RESURRECTION CHURCH BULLETIN

DECEMBER 19, 2021

1. We pray for the sick of our parish, especially:

FR. THOMAS LYNCH, SR. DANIELLE BARAN CR, FR. MORTY O'SHEA, EILEEN HARRIGAN and JOSEPH MORNINGSTAR.

2. We pray for the deceased of our parish.

3. All Parishioners and Visitors including children are REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS IN CHURCH.

4. Live stream masses will be:

Saturday, December 18th at 5:00 pm and

Sunday, December 19th at 10:00 am and 11:15 am.

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TICKETS ARE NECESSARY FOR CHRISTMAS EVE ONLY

To properly prepare and keep everyone safe and comfortable, we are requiring TICKETS for entry at the Christmas Eve Masses ONLY.

A Flocknote went out on December 17^th to sign up for Christmas Eve Masses ONLY. The Masses are already sold out.

There is no Sign-Up for Christmas Day or Sunday, December 26^th Masses. Because of special circumstances, THERE IS THE OPTION TO FULFILL YOUR CHRISTMAS OBLIGATION ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26th when mass attendance will be lighter.

Please see the Christmas Mass 2021 schedule below:

Saturday, December 18th

8:00 am † Harrigan / Balfe Families

5:00 pm † Deborah Edgar

Sunday, December 19th

7:30 am † The Watson & Fox Families

8:45 am † Members of Stack & Marren Families

10:00 am † Margaret Funck

11:15 am † Tommy Turiano

12:30 pm † Granucci Family

Monday, December 20th

8:00 am † Linda J. Lizotte, Robbie L. Northrop Jr, Cameron C.Perrelli

9:00 am † Carol W. Johnson

Tuesday, December 21st

8:00 am † Joseph O'Connor

9:00 am † Michael P. Negri

Wednesday, December 22nd

8:00 am † Mary C. Seitz

9:00 am † Thomas & Gloria Murray

Thursday, December 23rd

8:00 am † John & Christine Donohue

9:00 am † Quirk Family

Friday, December 24th

8:00 am † Edward Egan

9:00 am † Kathryn & John McNamara

4:00 pm † Francine Gannon

4:05 pm † Harvey Humphrey (LCH)

6:00 pm † Mary McCready

6:05 pm † Golden Family

10:00 pm † Marie and George Doty

Saturday, December 25th

7:30 am † Parishioners of Resurrection

8:45 am † Dylan Jean Lucas

10:00 am † Marguerite MacAulay

11:15 am † Timothy Murphy

12:30 pm † Casino-Santorelli Family

12:35 pm † Andrea Phillips, Christopher Phillips (LCH)

JESUS IS BETTER THAN SANTA

Santa lives at the north pole

JESUS is everywhere.

Santa rides in a sleigh

JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.

Santa comes but once a year

JESUS is an ever present help.

Santa fills your stockings with goodies

JESUS supplies all your needs.

Santa comes down your chimney uninvited

JESUS stands at your door and knocks... and then enters your heart.

You have to stand in line to see Santa

JESUS is as close as the mention of his name.

Santa let you sit on his lap

JESUS let you rest in his arms.

Santa doesn’t know your name.

JESUS knew our name before we did.

Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly

JESUS has a heart full of love.

All Santa can offer is Ho Ho Ho

JESUS offers health, help, and hope.

Santa says "You better not cry"

JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you."

Santas Little helpers make toys

JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.

Santa may make you chuckle but

JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.

While Santa puts gifts under your tree

JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.

Confessions

In Our Lady’s Chapel Confessional

Saturday, December 18th4 pm - 5 pm
Monday, December 20th 11 am - 12 noon
Monday, December 20th 3 pm - 4 pm
Monday, December 20th 7 pm - 8 pm
Wednesday, December 22nd 9:30 am - 10:30 am

*No Confessions December 23rd and

December 24th*

Today's Gospel

Gospel: Luke 1:39-45

Mary paid a visit to Elizabeth, whose baby stirred in her womb upon hearing Mary's greeting. Elizabeth filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb." Elizabeth was deeply overjoyed that the words God had spoken to Mary had now been fulfilled.

The Christmas Giving Tree is located at St. Josephs’ Altar of the church and is beautifully decorated with hand-made ornaments. Please take an ornament (or two) and return a Christmas gift for a needy boy or girl. Gifts should be unwrapped with the ornament securely taped to the package.

Respect Life gifts of diapers, baby presents and blankets are also needed. Drop off Gift Cards to the rectory Mon- Fri 9 am - 4 pm. Do Not Leave Gift Cards in Church. Gifts can be placed under the tree now until December 20th.

TOY DRIVE WISH LIST

Toddlers: Books, Educational Toys, Dolls, Cars/Trucks, Action Figures, Balls, Musical Toys, Clothing

Ages 5-11: Art Supplies, Books, Board Games, Puzzles, Hand Held Video Games, Dolls, Dress-Up Costumes, Action Figures, Legos, Building Blocks, Remote Control Cars, Clothing

Ages 12-18: Books, Board Games, Puzzles, Hand Held Video Games, Personal DVD Players, Movies, Jewelry, Watches, iPods, Crafts/Art Supplies, Science Kits, Sporting Equipment, Make-up Sets, Clothing/Accessories (Hoodies are always popular) If you purchase a gift that requires batteries, including the batteries with the gift is greatly appreciated.

Our Thanks to Alyson Walsh, chairlady, for overseeing this worthy cause.

As Advent comes to a close, one of the best ways to prepare for Christmas is to revisit the story of the Nativity - the true meaning of Christmas.

You can read the story of the first Christmas in both the Gospel of Matthew (1:18 - 2:12) and the Gospel of Luke (2:1-20). What better way to end the season of Advent than to take time as a family to read about the Holy Family!

We can get so used to all the secular images of Christmas that we can easily forget what it really looked like. As fun as it is to celebrate with presents and elves, reindeer, and Santa - the first Christmas was even more magical!

After spending some time reading through the Christmas story, click the video below to watch children explain the story of the Nativity in their own words, as their parents act it out. :)

The POTS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON is just days away and we are still in need of these important items:

Pies-Pumpkin, Apple, and Pecan

Fruit Cocktail cups (cases of 24)

Large boxes of individually wrapped of mini muffins, cookies, and brownies (ie Entemann’s Little Bites)

Large bags of candy

Cases of Apple juice (8 oz.bottles)

Cases of Water (16 oz. bottles)

Please click on the link to sign up: POTS Food Donations

Please bring all NON-Perishables to the church lobby at any time.

Pies should be brought to the church on Christmas Eve morning from 8-12 pm

Thank you for your support.

The POTS Leadership Team