December 24, 2017 Bulletin - St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church

ST.PATRICK Roman Catholic Church

PASTOR Rev. Larry Solan PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Jim Klein DEACONS Dick Brown Matt Kasper Jim Bachta Tom Tenpenny ROSARY Monday–Friday ..... 6:30am SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK 1st Tuesday of the month after 7:00am Mass RECONCILIATION Saturdays, 3:00–4:00pm (or by appointment) ROSARY FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Tuesdays, 3:00pm DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS Wednesdays, 3:00pm EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Thursdays 8:00am—7:00pm MASS SCHEDULE Monday–Friday ..... 7:00am Saturday ............ 4:30pm Sun. 7:45, 9:30, 11:30, 5:00pm Phone 719-598-3595 Fax 719-599-5741

The Nativity of the Lord

December 24, 2017 6 4 5 5 B r o o k Pa r k

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

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Center for Formation and Mission

Understood simply, Eucharistic Adoration is adoring or honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Christ. In a deeper sense, it involves “the contemplation of the Mystery of Christ truly present before us”. By worshipping the Eucharistic Jesus, we become what God wants us to be! Like a magnet, the Lord draws us to Himself & gently transforms us. In its fullest essence…Eucharistic Adoration is “God & Man reaching out for each other, at the same time”. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: “Of all devotions, that of adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the greatest after the sacraments, the one dearest to God & the one most helpful to us.”-Saint Alphonsus Liguori Come spend one hour with Our Lord.

6455 Brook Park Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm Sunday 9am-1pm Center Hours 6:30am to 9pm Telephone (719) 598-3595 Fax (719) 599-5741 Email [email protected] Web Site www.stpatscs.org Staff email address = 1st initial & [email protected] Pastor Fr. Larry Solan……………………... 102 Parochial Administrator Fr. Jim Klein...…….. 119 Deacons Dick Brown…………………………… 103 Jim Bachta……………………………107 Matt Kasper………………………….. 144 Tom Tenpenny………………………...304 Business Administrator Mike Wolf………….143 Accounting Janet Gagnon………………………... 110 Marlene Kniesche…………………….. 116 Admin. Asst./Facilities Scheduler Marie Baughman…………………….. 104 Asst. to Pastor Mary Ann Lamecker……….108 Project & SET Coord. Marie Nicole Strahan.111 Stephen Ministry Ann Christensen….……….118 Pastoral Care Peg Shannon………………..113 Children’s Formation Coordinator Paula Seuffert…..……………………. 139 Assistant to Children’s Formation Coordinator Irene Knudsen………………………... 140 Director of Youth/YA Ministries Jackie Lon Staton………….…………101 Assistant Director of Youth/YA Ministries Hannah Smith…...…………………….105 Director of Adult Faith Formation Eric Siverts…………………………… 106 RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Martha Kasper………………………. 109 Director of Music Jolita Frank….………….. 115 Director of Liturgy & Funeral Coordinator Andrew Moulds………………………. 146 Receptionist Desk………………………….. 100 Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Summer LaMay……………………….302 St. Vincent de Paul Outreach………...…….117

Our next Family Holy Hour will be held on January 18th at 6pm. Please join us!

Sacramental Informaon

sŝƐŝŽŶ^ƚĂƚĞŵĞŶƚ We are the Body of Christ. We are the people of God. We are responsible to bring Christ to all.

Baptism: A Baptism Preparation Class is required for all parents & godparents. The next class is Thursday, January 4th, at 6:30pm. Call the Parish at 598-3595 x104 for information about baptisms or to register for a class.

Weddings, Annulments, Convalidations— The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony: Congratu-

DŝƐƐŝŽŶ^ƚĂƚĞŵĞŶƚ We are a Roman Catholic community united by faith in God, nourished by Jesus through the Word & the Sacraments & empowered by the Holy Spirit. We strive to meet the spiritual & physical needs of our growing parish family & community through prayer, faith formation, evangelization, stewardship, fellowship & social justice.

ZĞĂĚŝŶŐƐĨŽƌƚŚĞtĞĞŬŽĨĞĐĞŵďĞƌϮϰ͕ϮϬϭϳ Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 [2a]/Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38 Monday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29 [2a]/Acts 13:16-17, 2225/Mt 1:18-25 Midnight: Is 9:1-6/Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13 [Lk 2:11]/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14 Day: Is 52:7-10/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6 [3c]/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 Tuesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 & 8ab, 16bc & 17 [6]/Mt 10:17-22 Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12 [12]/Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:5--2:2/Ps 124:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8 [7]/Mt 2:13-18 Friday: 1 Jn 2:3-11/Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 5b-6 [11a]/Lk 2:22-35 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:12-17/Ps 96:7-8a, 8b-9, 10 [11a]/Lk 2:36-40 Next Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 [cf. 1]/Col 3:12-21 /Lk 2:22-40 ©Liturgical Publications Inc

lations! You have made the decision to be married in the Catholic Church, please contact Deacon Dick at x103 or Deacon Matt x144. They will explain & guide you through the process. We look forward to working with you. Funerals: For any assistance at the time of a death of a loved one or friend & to make arrangements for a Funeral Mass or Vigil, please contact the parish office at 598-3595 x146. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick: Please contact the Parish office at the onset of serious illness to request a priest. Anointing immediately after Mass, on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Sick & Homebound: Call the Parish Office to request home visits or hospital visits &/or for the Eucharist to be brought to the homebound. Because of privacy acts, we need you to let us know when you need assistance, a priest or just a friend.

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Nursery is available downstairs off the Bonzel Hall. Do your little ones find it hard to sit still during Mass? We offer childcare in our Nursery for children 4 months to 4 years of age. We have toys & activities to keep your children entertained. We are located downstairs just off the Bonzel Hall. All our Nursery Staff have been trained & background checked to meet the Bishops requirements for keeping children safe. If you would like to work in the nursery or for more info, contact AJ at 719-332-8727. Help is needed! Our Gathering Space is equipped with speakers so the Mass can be heard even if you have to step out of the Sanctuary.

Submit bulletin blurbs & bulletin inserts to Marie Baughman at [email protected] or to the Parish Office. Deadline for the bulletin is Monday at 10am. Bulletin inserts need to be submitted 1week in advance of the weekend to be inserted in the bulletin for approval. Thank you!

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ĂůĞŶĚĂƌŽĨǀĞŶƚƐ The office reception desk is open on Sundays from 9am–1pm to have someone to answer questions about the parish, welcome & assist new parishioners & accept paperwork for the office staff.

The Parish offices will be closed Fri., Dec. 22 – Tues., Dec 26. Saturday, December 23 9:00am Holiday Food Basket Distribution—Bonzel Hall

4th Sunday of Advent Mass 3:30pm No Reconciliation 4:30pm Mass—Sanctuary/No Nursery Sunday, December 24 Parish Offices & Church Building Closed

4th Sunday of Advent Masses 7:45am Mass—Sanctuary/No Nursery 9:30am Mass—Sanctuary/No Nursery 10:00am RCIA Dismissal—Bishops Rooms 11:30am Mass—Sanctuary/No Nursery Coffee & Doughnuts—CANCELLED

Christmas Vigil Masses 4:00pm Mass—Sanctuary & Bonzel & Fitzpatrick Halls /No Nursery 6:00pm Mass—Sanctuary & Bonzel & Fitzpatrick Halls/No Nursery 8:00pm Mass—Sanctuary/No Nursery 10:00pm Mass—Sanctuary/No Nursery Monday, December 25

Christmas Day Mass 9:30am Mass—Sanctuary/No Nursery Parish Offices & Church Building Closed

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Tuesday, December 26 7:00am Mass—Sanctuary Parish Offices & Church Building Closed Wednesday, December 27 3:00 Divine Mercy Devotions—Sanctuary Thursday, December 28 7:30am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament—Sanctuary 5:00pm Reconciliation during Adoration— Sanctuary 6:30pm Praise & Worship—St. Cecilia Friday, December 29 9:00 Bulletin Inserts—Pastors Room Saturday, December 30 3:00pm Reconciliation—Sanctuary 4:30pm Mass—Sanctuary/No Nursery Sunday, December 31 Parish Offices & Church Building Closed 7:45am Mass—Sanctuary/No Nursery 9:30am Mass—Sanctuary/No Nursery 10:00am RCIA Dismissal—Bishops Rooms 11:30am Mass—Sanctuary/No Nursery Coffee & Doughnuts—CANCELLED 5:00pm Vigil Mass for Mary, Mother of God—Sanctuary /No Nursery Monday, Jan. 1 Mary, Mother of God Parish Offices & Church Building Closed 9:30am Mass—Sanctuary/No Nursery The calendar is subject to change, please verify your program.

ĞůĞďƌĂƚĞĚ^ĂĐƌĂŵĞŶƚƐ Baptisms Fernando Lazo Martinez 12/16/17

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Taste & See the goodness of the Lord through one-time acts of Service & Works of Mercy at/through St. Patrick: Corporal Works of MerOne Times cy—Feed the hungry, give drink to Acts of Service the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, visit the imprisoned, bury the dead. Spiritual Works of Mercy—Counsel the doubtful, instruct the ignorant, admonish sinners, comfort the afflicted, forgive offenses, bear wrongs patiently, pray for the living & the dead.

Some conversation can be good for the soul – especially during this often-lonely time of year. Invite someone to a Lifetree Café hour. Hospitality: Warmly greet & seat people who come to worship before any of our weekend Masses. To give it a try, contact Jolita Frank 598-3595 x115/ jfrank@ stpatscs.org or Andrew Moulds 598-3595 x146/[email protected] Welcome Dinners: Help serve a simple dinner for new parishioners on a Saturday evening after Mass. Contact Dominique Kelly at [email protected]/531-0067. Padrinos: Shadow a Baptism “Padrino” who assists families at a weekend Mass who are having their children baptized. Contact Consuelo at consueloviv@gmail. com or 651-8866. Coffee & Doughnut Fellowship: Come meet/welcome fellow parishioners after Mass! If you want to help with this ministry, contact Rachelle muddysnkrs@ Yahoo.com Love-to-Learn tutoring ministry invites you to sit in on a tutoring session. Could it be for you? Contact Linette – 232-8812. Funeral Meal Ministry invites people to try out their ministry. Bring a dish when called or help set up &/or clean up. Contact Eva Wolf at [email protected] Food Pantry: Provide an emergency food box & dignity to clients at our food pantry on a Friday afternoon or leave your donations in the baskets at the top of the stairs in the gathering space. Food needs are listed in this bulletin. Contact Rachelle [email protected] Traveling Chalice sign up to receive a wooden chalice at Mass as a sign of your commitment to pray for vocations (to the priesthood & religious life & marriage & single life) for a week. Schedule your time to support & witness to vocations: Barb at 598/7501/[email protected] Meals for the Homebound: Bring a meal to someone who is temporarily homebound due to illness or injury. Contact Rosie LeBlanc 548-1389/[email protected] & ask to be put on the call list.

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Mass Intenons Saturday, December 23

4th Sunday of Advent Masses 4:30pm for:+Joseph Kobi by: Gisela Kobi Sunday, December 24 7:45am for:+Juel Kjeldsen by: The Kjeldsen Family for: Missa pro populo (Mass for the People of God) 9:30am for:+Bob Rincek by: The LeBlanc Family 11:30am for:+Joey Lucero by: Richard & Cecilia Vladez Christmas Masses 4:00pm for:+Lolita Cortez by: Martha Moret 6:00pm for:+Tommy Joe Drury by: the Piffarerio Family 8:00pm for:+Virginal Dunn by: Judith Shackelford 10:00pm for: +Jorge Chavez by: Norma Herrera Monday, December 25 9:30am for:+Helen Armijo by: The Green Family Tuesday, December 26 7:00am for: Mary Dugenske (Special Intention) by: Ed & Kitty Wednesday, December 27 7:00am for:+Bobby Rineck by: The Le Blanc Family Thursday, December 28 7:00am for:+Monserrate Silva by: The Mediavilla Family Friday, December 29 7:00am for:+Rita Markwell by: The Le Blanc Family Saturday, December 30 4:30pm for:+Joseph Kobi by: Gisela Kobi Sunday, December 31 7:45am for:+Juel Kjeldsen by: The Kjeldsen Family 9:30am for:+Rudy Gonzales, Sr. by: Dn. Rudy & Nora Gonzales for: Missa pro populo (Mass for the People of God) 11:30am for:+Thora Netzel by: Leonard Netzel 5:00pm for:+Cathie Molli & Sandi Barton by: Marlene Kniesche For Mass intentions, please call the Parish office.

WĞŽƉůĞǁŚŽŶĞĞĚWƌĂLJĞƌ Hal Elrod, Betty Fuller, Karen Egan, Donna Bunck, Cindy Ware, Josephine Banuet, Eileen Dellow, Richard Voelbel, Sr. Marlou Ricke, Lindsy & Mel Binstock, Herman Jasper, Cyrilla, Vince Kierney, Phyllis Bluml, Sr. Joanne Moeller, Shirley Munhollon, Joe Solms, Sean Gagnon, Nancy Gillotti, Julie Oberlin, Catherine Wilson, Michael Coolidge., Nancy Lanning, Roy Salem, Kay & Paul Turner, George Vecchio, Vince Guillory, Dennis Slattery .

Mass Schedule 4th Sunday of Advent: (No Nursery) Sat., Dec. 23rd - 4:30pm Sun., Dec. 24th - 7:45am, 9:30am & 11:30am (No 5:00pm) Christmas Eve: (No Nursery) Sun., Dec. 24th - 4:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm & 10:00pm Christmas Day: (No Nursery) Mon., Dec. 25th - 9:30am Holy Family: (No Nursery) Sat., Dec. 30th - 4:30pm Sun., Dec. 31st - 7:45am, 9:30am & 11:30am (No 5:00pm) Mary, Mother of God: (No Nursery) Sunday, December 31st - 5:00pm Monday, January 1st - 9:30am

<ͲϱƚŚ'ƌĂĚĞFormaon Sunday Gospel Reflection: Today’s gospel, the fourth Sunday of Advent, describes how Mary totally embraces the will of God and accepts that she is to be the mother of Jesus. “Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word. ‘ Then the angel departed from her” (Luke 1:26-38) On The Way Home From Mass: Talk about the surprise (and fear) that Mary must have felt when an angel of the Lord appeared to her with the message that she was to be the mother of God. Discuss how strong her faith must have been and how we can show our faith in a modern world  

Parent’s Corner: Share with your children the times that you felt that God had sent you a message, maybe about a vocation or family matter. Describe how you followed those “directions” in your life and what effect they had on you.

God’s will be done. Names may also be placed in our intention jar in the back of the Sanctuary.

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Saints of the Week: Dec. 24: St. Peter Nolasco Dec. 25: Solemnity; Christmas, the Birthday of Jesus Dec. 26: St. Stephen, First Martyr Dec. 27: St. John, Apostle and Evangelist Dec. 28: The Holy Innocents, Martyrs Dec. 29: St. Thomas Becket Dec. 30: Blessed Vicente Vilar David

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&ĂŝƚŚFormaon / Enrichment our youth program gets 50% of the proceeds. EDGE & One-Eight Green St. Patrick T-Shirts Available-We now have them in stock. To get yours, please Middle School see Jackie or stop by the office. Youth Ministry: We invite all who St Patrick Youth, attend our Catholic schools to join our proColorado Springs https://ww.facebook.com/ grams! Building the parish community is an stpatsyouthcos important part of faith formation! St Patrick Young Adult Ministry https://www.facebook.com/stpatsya Watch the bulletin & your email for details about our program. Our Website Also, please join Flocknote (our http://stpatscs.org/faith-formation/ texting notification service), if you youthministry haven’t, as this is the best way to Find Us on Twitter and Instagram keep up with last minute details. Follow us on Twitter: @StPatsYouthCOS Text STPATSEDGE to 84576. *There is no Follow us on Instagram: stpatsyouthcos

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IMPORTANT! - If your teen will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2018, they must take part in a faith formation program, such as EDGE, during the ‘16/’17 faith formation year. This is according to the bishop’s guidelines for receiving a Sacrament. EDGEDec 27th, 3rd- No Session- Christmas & New Year’s Break One Eight- Confirmation Dec 27th, 3rd- No Session- Christmas & New Year’s Break

LIFE TEEN – High School Youth Ministry: We invite all St Mary’s High School teens to join our program! Building the parish community is an important part of faith formation! Dec 24th, 31st - No Life Teen Jan 7th - Life Teen Resumes Jan14th- No Life Teen- MLK Weekend Jan 21st- Life Teen Resumes Please watch your email, text, & the bulletin for updates. 2017/2018 incoming freshman are invited to join all high school events. Watch the bulletin & your email for details about our programs. Also, please join Flocknote (our texting notification service), if you haven’t, as this is the best way to keep up with last minute details. Text STPATSLIFETEEN to 84576.

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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Are you searching for… A deeper relationship with God? A sense of belonging in a faith community? A greater fulfillment of your mission in life? Have you been curious… Ever wonder about the difference between the Catholic & Protestant Bibles? Ever wonder why priests cannot marry? Or why women are not ordained? Thank You to our Parishioners for all you Ever wonder how Catholics relate to do to support our Teens! Mary & the saints? Ever wonder about the Catholic moral Contact Jackie Lon for more info: life or what Catholics believe about [email protected] . same-sex marriage, homosexuality, or ĚƵůƚƐ contraception? Get answers to all of your questions Explore the Gospel of St. Matthew about the Catholic faith. JOIN US in the Mark your 2018 calendar for a 12 week Fitzpatrick Hall on Tuesdays at 6:30pm. in-depth Biblical Walk through the Gospel Call Martha if you would like further of Matthew, starting Monday, January 22 at 9am – NO assignments, quizzes or pa- information on RCIA: 719-661-9286. pers to write – just read and study Mat>ŝŐŚƚŚŽƵƐĞĂƚŚŽůŝĐDĞĚŝĂ thew for the sheer love of Jesus and his Church. This class will be led by Margit Lighthouse Catholic Media-The kiosk in McCarthy. (She has 33 years of adult the gathering space has been filled with Faith Formation experience.) The cost for NEW CDs on the Advent Season and 12 sessions is $90. This course is endorsed Christmas. Current presenters include by Bishop Michael Sheridan. Bishop Barron, Fr. Larry Richards and the Share the Word meets every Wednesday Venerable Fulton Sheen. We are also at 9:30am in the Fitzpatrick Hall to read now offering books on “Catholicism” by & discuss the upcoming liturgical readings Bishop Barron and Scott Hahn and for the weekend. “Peter” by Dr. Tim Gray. Donations are appreciated so we can continue to obtain new materials. After you have listened to them or read them and been inspired, share them with someone else. More topics are available on the www.formed.org website. The parish code is 3cb73.

Support our YOUTH by wearing a Catholic T-Shirt! You can now order the tshirts we offer at our sale days, online & we still get part of the revenue from the sale! Simply go to www.romanticcatholic.com & place your order. When you check out be sure to use the Promo Code StPatrickCS” (no spaces) & you will receive free shipping & 5

^ƚĞǁĂƌĚƐŚŝƉŽĨdŝŵĞĂŶĚdĂůĞŶƚΕsŽůƵŶƚĞĞƌƐĂƌĞŶĞĞĚĞĚ͊ Adult Choir: Love to sing? The choir wants you! Join us in singing to the Lord at one of our 5 weekend Masses. The only requirement is to love to sing & be able to carry a tune. No musical training required. Instrumentalists & cantors are also needed. All choir members meet for rehearsal once a week on Tuesday evenings at 7pm. For more info, ask any choir member or contact our choir director, Jolita Frank at 5983595 x115. Youth & Children’s choirs: Celtic Cherubs, Emerald Singers & Trinity Singers. Call the parish office or email [email protected] for more info.

Altar Server Ministry: Altar Server Ministry: faithfully serves during the parish’s liturgical Masses with piety & respect. St. Patrick altar servers have the ability to progress from beginner, server, acolyte & acolyte captain, with recognition during Mass for each level of achievement. We provide TWO training sessions per year, which are listed in the bulletin & parish calendar. For more info contact Mr. Alex Valentine (719) 330-6818. Join us!

Altar Linens Ministry: serve our parish by laundering the various church linens used for our Eucharistic celebrations. They work from home & follow specific guidelines for their proper care. This ministry has a limited time commitment & no meetings to attend. New members are always welcome. Your time requirement is approximately two-three times in six months. For more info contact Kathi at 282-0729.

Baptism Padrinos: Our ministry is one of hospitality & welcoming for families who have a child receiving the Sacrament of trained volunteers focused on the Baptism. Padrinos assist with security & well-being of our parishlogistics so that families can be “truly preHospitality Ministers & Greeters: welioners & guests during Mass & at come people to the church & help with the other large parish-wide events such sent” during the Sacrament. This ministry does not require a huge time commitment; flow of the Mass. Greeters meet you at the as the annual picnic. door with a smile & offer help to any We are radioed up & in constant contact outside of a training class, you serve at newcomers; Hospitality Ministers welcome with the nursery, video & each other. We the Mass you normally attend. We welyou into the Sanctuary & help you find a are trained & ready to be the focal point come anyone who would like to ‘shadow’ a Padrino at a Baptism & discover if this is seat on a crowded day. They help to for all unusual events that could happen make the Mass flow smoothly—assisting during Mass. We do not replace profes- the ministry for you! Contact Consuelo at with collections, presentation of the Gifts, sional 911 responders; but we are trained [email protected] or 651-8866. Communion & special celebrations-always in emergency response procedures to proLo-Gluten Hosts are available at St. Patkeeping an eye out for children. They of- vide assistance before the professionals rick. Please see the Sacristan BEFORE Mass fer parish bulletins & continually welcome arrive. Please consider joining the team. to request a lo-gluten host to be consecrated new people. It is a great way to meet Contact Rod Lippert at [email protected] & the location of the Extraordinary Minister everyone joining in the celebration. If you who will be distributing them. (Father only Extraordinary Ministers of would like to volunteer, contact Jolita at consecrates the number of hosts requested at Holy Communion (EMHC): 598-3595 or [email protected]. We each Mass.) share the Precious Body & Preneed you, please join us during Mass! cious Blood of Christ during EuSound Ministry: enables the charist (Communion) at Mass.. The ministers DŝŶŝƐƚƌLJŽĨƚŚĞtĞĞŬ assembly to fully participate in also share the Precious Body of Christ to the Mass by hearing the Word the homebound & in hospitals. Volunteers Called & Gifted Spiritual Gifts Disof God, both spoken & sung. must be at least 16 years of age, a prac- cernment Program: A more in-depth Ministers must be of Confirmation age. No ticing Catholic, have received the Sacraway of finding a fit in St. Patrick’s assortprevious experience is necessary we will ment of Confirmation & if married, had ment of ministries is through this program. train you on everything you need to know. their marriage blessed in the Church. It is It takes a look at the “charisms” which are Then we will sit with you at the sound one of the most fulfilling ministries you can spiritual graces given to us to use for the board during Mass until you feel comfort- do. If you would like to be trained as an sake of others. During his visit to the U.S.A able running the system by yourself. We EMHC, please contact Andy at 233-9218 in Sept. of 2015, Pope Francis said that are always willing to answer any quesor email andrew.ziny @yahoo.com the Church’s mission is about hearing a tions. Interested? Contact Jim at 598-9299 personal call to go forth & show concern Sacristans: minimize distractions from or email [email protected] . for others. Discerning your charisms is one Mass by proper placement of all items Video Ministry: project visual required for the Liturgy. They also verify way to recognize your call & how you will be able to go about fulfilling it (at the aids, including words, for each that the required positions for EMHC & parish or in the community). Small groups Mass. We focus attention on the Lectors are filled. The Sacristan should in which together people prayerfully disaltar area. We have video min- arrive 20 minutes prior to the start of cern which of these gifts they have are isters who operate our equipment to do Mass, assist during Communion & return the projection & others who specialize in everything to its proper place after Mass offered at St. Patrick. Participants of the small groups meet for 5 sessions, take a serving at funerals. Training is provided & (25 minutes). The Sacristan is also a we meet twice a year to work together. trained & mandated Extraordinary Minis- spiritual gifts inventory, & have the opporFor more information about this ministry, ter of Holy Communion (EMHC). If you are tunity for a personal gifts interview & supcontact Dennis at 314-5876 or email Den- interested in serving in this ministry, contact port in further discernment. For info, visit www.siena.org. For programs or [email protected] We need you! Tom Tucker at 719 964 7363 or email: tions, contact Ann Christensen at [email protected] . 3595x118 or [email protected] The Emergency Action Team (EAT): Volunteers Needed: We are

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Christmas is a gi that is given freely without queson, without need, without want, guilt, price or warƌĂŶƚ͙ŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐŝƐůŽǀĞƚŚĂƚĞŵďƌĂĐĞƐǁŝƚŚŽƵƚũƵĚŐŵĞŶƚ͕ǁŝƚŚŽƵƚŐƌĞĞĚ͕ďƵƚǁŝƚŚŵĞƌĐLJĂŶĚĐŽŵƉĂƐƐŝŽŶ͘ ŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐŝƐĨŽƵŶĚŝŶƚŚĞůŽǀŝŶŐƐŵŝůĞŽĨĂŶŝŶŶŽĐĞŶƚĐŚŝůĚ͖ŝŶƚŚĞƐĞĞŵŝŶŐůLJƌĂŶĚŽŵĂĐƚƐŽĨŬŝŶĚŶĞƐƐƚŚĂƚ so oen go unnoced. Christmas is found not in the carols and music, but in the love for which they were wri#en and for which they are sung, played and heard. Christmas is the joy that not just eclipses all pain, stress, anxiety, anger and hatred, it enfolds and from the destrucveness of this world, it begins to build, ŶƵƌƚƵƌĞĂŶĚĚĞǀĞůŽƉĨĂŝƚŚ͘ 



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DĞƌƌLJ ŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐ This is My prayer for you this Christmas…this is My greatest gi that I can give to you. The fulfillment of hope, and the promise of love without queson, without limŝƚƐĂŶĚǁŚŝĐŚŝƐŶĞǀĞƌĞŶĚŝŶŐ͘͘͘DLJƉƌĂLJĞƌĨŽƌLJŽƵƚŚŝƐŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐŝƐƚŚĂƚŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐ ŵĂLJďĞŬŶŽǁŶŝŶĂůůƚŚĂƚLJŽƵĚŽ͕ŝŶĂůůƚŚĂƚLJŽƵĚĞƐŝƌĞĂŶĚŝŶƚŚĞƌĂĚŝĂŶĐĞƚŚĂƚ ƐŚŝŶĞƐĨŽƌƚŚĨƌŽŵLJŽƵƌƉƌĞƐĞŶĐĞ͊

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&ĂŵŝůLJ>ŝĨĞ New Pictorial Directory: Bettinger has one more week of photo appointments to be taken at St. Patrick. Please schedule you appointment for the week of Jan. 2227. Our directory won't be complete without you!! You may schedule your appointment by calling 303-400-6023 or go to www.bettinger photo.com. If you do NOT want your information listed contact Marie Nicole Strahan 598-3595x111 or [email protected]

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Meeting dates are: Jan. 7,14, 21 & 28. If you are interested in volunteering for this wonderful ministry please contact Laura at [email protected] or Jessica at [email protected] .

Safe Environment Training (SET)

continues every Third Thursday of the month. A new schoolyear has begun & along with that comes a new Safe Environment Training Update/Refresher for the 2017/2018 fiscal year (7/1/176/30/18). If you have had the FoundaKids & Co. Playgroup is a fun way for tional Safe Environment Training (the 2 both parents & young children to socialize hour training), then you would need to in a positive & supportive setting. We have the 2017/2018 Update/Refresher meet the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the to be able to volunteer with the children of month from 9:30-11:30am in the parish our parish. If you haven’t had any type of Winter Cancellation Policy: nursery. To join our email list, contact The- Safe Environment Training & plan to volunresa at Theresakidsco @gmail.com As winter weather approaches teer with the children of our parish, then we want to remind everyone of The Young at Heart Luncheon: We you would need to take the Foundational the St. Patrick Cancellation PoliSafe Environment Training. meet the third Thursday of each month cy for winter. If D-11 closes for the day, See below for times & if you have quesat a different restaurant to enjoy food, all programs/events that day will also be tions, please call Marie Nicole at 598conversation & laughter. All Seniors are cancelled. Daily Mass at 7am will be 3595x111. Welcome. See you in January 2018! celebrated regardless of D-11 closures. Third Thursdays-Safe Environment Senior Social Ministry: Guys & Gals Cub Scouts Pack 268 is an Training (SET): Every 3rd Thursday of over 50, come join us for a morning of energetic, boy-centered Cub the month. fun & games on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays Scout pack meeting at St. Pat6-6:30pm 17/18 Update to Safe of the month. We meet in the Bonzel rick. Boys in 1st- 5th grades inEnvironment Training terested in developing skills, leadership & Hall at 9am for social time, munchies & 6:30-8:30pm Foundational Safe citizenship values in a faith-centered Pack games—like Mexican Train Dominoes & Environment Training are encouraged to join. Interested? Con- Bunco. Please bring a "small amount" of 8:30-9pm 17/18 Update to Safe tact Marisa at 785-341-1158. Join us! finger food to share (fruit, pastry, etc.). Environment Training Beverages will be provided. Location: Room 122 (lower level) American Heritage Girls It may surprise you to learn that as many Knights of Columbus: (AHG) Troop CO1876-Faith/ Britten Family, November 2017 as 40% of children who are sexually Service/Fun! Premier Nationabused are abused by older, or more Family of the Month al Character Development Propowerful children. Children who have Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the gram for Girls! American Heritbeen sexually abused by other minors age Girls (AHG) Troop CO1876 is off to Britten family as Council 9993 November the start of another great year! We meet 2017 Family of the Month. The Britten family share many of the same problems as children who have been victimized by adults. weekly on Monday evenings at 6:15pm – has been attending St. Patrick Parish since 2010. They have 2 daughters, Sharleene The importance of proper supervision of 7:45pm (except holidays, etc.). We would (35) & Jade (33), & one son, John (27). children cannot be overstated, but is espelove for you to join us & find out what we cially critical when there is an age or size Brother Tom joined the Order in June 2017 are all about. For more info about Ameridifference between them. Report concerns & quickly became a 3rd Degree Knight in can Heritage Girls visit the website the Council. He currently participates in the about a child's safety & wellbeing to the www.americanheritagegirls.org. Please contact Kim Adams for more info regard- Council’s monthly pancake breakfasts, minis- Colorado Child Abuse Reporting Hotline: ing our troop at St. Patrick: ahg.co1876@ try fair, Thanksgiving Food Basket delivery, 1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437). corporate communions, & other Council activ- Remember: doing nothing is doing somegmail.com (email) or 357.3983. ities. Eva attends service at St Patrick’s on an thing! almost daily basis, recently became a member of the Knights of Columbus Women’s Auxiliary, & supported the Thanksgiving Food Basket delivery. Sharleene & John continue to live in the Colorado Springs area, & Jade has established herself in Fort Collins, after completing her BA in Art. Thank you, Tom & Eva, for the many ways Parish Nursery: The nursery offers a you & your family have inspired & safe & loving environment for children 4 contributed to the months to 4 yrs. old during all weekend St. Patrick Parish, Masses & during many programs throughthe Diocese of out the week. All employees are backColorado Springs, ground checked, SET & CPR trained. If you & Council 9993. would like to work in the nursery or need

St. Patrick Girl Scout Troop:

has openings for girls ages 5-18. We meet Mondays from 6:308pm in room 128. If you are interested in joining Girl Scouts or have any questions, please join us for our meetings or call Deana at 522-1798.

more info, contact AJ at 332-8727.

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ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͕DŝƐƐŝŽŶĂŶĚ^ŽĐŝĂůKƵƚƌĞĂĐŚ Lifetree Café (LTC) “Overcoming Hardship” is the topic. He was born without eyes & is confined to a wheelchair, but he hasn’t let that prevent him from realizing his dreams. See his inspirational story on Tuesday, Dec. 26th from 6–7pm. Thank you, Third Space Coffee (5670 N. Academy Blvd – behind Arby’s & Taco Bell) for providing a place in Colorado Springs for meaningful, respectful conversation. Come early & enjoy something from their menu! Future topics: on our welcome tables or www.lifetreecafe.com. Questions: Ann at 598-3595 ext. 118 or [email protected]

Stephen Ministry: “Why, God?” Every Christian goes through periods of struggling with questions about faith. Often this can be very painful. If you are going through a rough time in your spiritual life right now, a Stephen Minister would like to care for you. For more info about Stephen Ministry or to request a Stephen Minister, please call Ann at 360-3524.

Beyond Grief Group: You have done it all, shared your story, feel the healing, yet miss being with those in a similar situation. We now offer the “Beyond Grief Group Luncheon”, the 3rd Thursday of each Our library is OPEN whenever we have month at 12:30pm in the Fitzpatrick Hall. trained volunteers available. But we need Please join in fellowship, bring a salad or many more volunteers to staff the library dessert to share. Our next luncheon is Jan. 18th in the Fitzpatrick Hall. Please register before & after weekend Masses! Addiwith Pat at 439-7683 or Mary Ann at 244tionally, we'd like to have more volunteers who would help other parishioners during 1598, so we can properly prepare.

& after Faith Formation programs. Please Love to Learn Tutoring consider giving a little of your Ministry: would like to wish our time. There's no absolute scheduled comstudents, volunteers, parents, St. mitment. Contact Kathryn at 282-1228. Patrick staff, parish & community Thank you. a holy & beautiful Advent & Christmas St. Vincent de Paul Society: Season. We have much to be grateful for of St. Patrick is an outreach minis- & it all starts with the birth of our Savior & Lord. Merry Christmas to all! try that serves the Northern half of Colorado Springs & partners Emergency Action with many public & private agencies to Team—911 assist the poor in our community. VincenAnytime anyone witnesses a tians go out in pairs to visit the needy in possible emergency, notify their homes making Christ present to them. the EAT on duty immediately. They are There they listen, offer humble advice, trained to assess the situation and deterrender assistance & pray. If you know of mine what needs to be done (i.e. calling anyone in need of a St. Vincent de Paul 911 etc). When EAT calls 911 during visit, please ask them to call our Contact Mass, video ministry may put up a 911 Line at the parish office 598-3595, x117. has been called screen. This is to give We are always looking for volunteers to assurance 911 was called and keeps from visit with those in need. If you're interested inundating the 911 switchboard. Howevplease call Brandt Laird at 896-0027. er, if it happens in the back of the church we may not display this screen. If you are Contemplative Prayer: The fruits of ever in doubt, please call. contemplative prayer include a taste for silence in one’s life & an ability to “let go” in the course of daily activity. The St. Patrick Contemplative Prayer group practices the Centering Prayer method in which we spend time in silence with God—opening our minds, hearts & whole beings in Advent preparation. We meet on Thursday evenings: Jan. 4 & 18 at 6:30pm in Rm 121. For more info: Steve 282-1924 or [email protected]. We hope you can join us!

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Take a Senior to Mass Ministry: This ministry is seeking more Volunteer Drivers, using a simplified application process. Do you want to make a difference for Parishioners often confined to home? Please contact Dn. Dick at 598-3595x103 or Mike Sauser at 235-1798.

Food Pantry: All if us involved with the Food Pantry wish you a very Merry Christmas & Blessed New Year. As disciples of Christ we are called to share our abundant blessings with others. Thank you! We are in constant need of canned fruits, vegetables, meats, tuna, stew, soups of all kinds, as well as peanut butter, jelly/jams, cereal, spaghetti noodles & sauce, pasta sides, rice-a-roni, boxed potatoes, complete boxed meals, condiments, salad dressings & tea. Our needs also include toothpaste, shampoo, bar soap, diapers & paper grocery bags. Thank you & God bless!

Fair Trade Coffee & Chocolate is available in the parish office during regular business hours. The Respect Life Crafters knit & crochet baby blankets for expectant mothers that come into Catholic Charities. Shawls & lapsized afghans are also made for the sick & homebound with an attached prayer card. We are always accepting yarn of any weight & color, all material, batting & thread. The Crafters also make blankets that are taken to the Sick of our parish. We particularly appreciate ½ yard or longer pieces of fleece & flannel. Please drop off any yarn or fabric donations to the church office. Questions? Call Carol at 481-8338.

Did you know that you can drop off used eye glasses at the reception desk of our parish office?

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ƌŽƵŶĚƚŚĞŝŽĐĞƐĞ The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

book study starts Jan. 4 for 6 sessions; Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:30am, & Thursdays evenings, 6:30-8:30pm, in St. Francis Registered Families………………...………2942 of Assisi Parish classrooms D&E. $10/person Registered Members………………………7419 Attendance….………………………..…….1496 or couple. This is a video series from the C.S. December 9/10, 2017 Lewis Institute. No matter how new or familContribution Number Total Amount iar you are with The Screwtape Letters, this lecture series will be helpful. It is designed to Regular Offertory 333 $ 19,164.16 Holiness is a Challenge for us all, Loose 0 $ 2,115.90 open up the Letters for you, highlighting the whatever our specific vocations. We are Total 333 $ 21,280.06 central themes & underlying issues, leading called to be holy in all aspects of our to a clear grasp of C.S. Lewis’s insights into This weekend’s tithes: lives. This is an ongoing process, often how the forces of evil work against human 4th Sunday of Advent slowed by setbacks. When the saints beings. Discussion on the book will be faciliSt. Aloysius Girl's School, Uganda—St. were alive, they did not regard themtated by Lyn Rooney, MA Biblical TheoloAloysius is a school of about 350 girls gy. Participants are responsible for obtainselves as saints; rather, they knew they (grades 7-12) & is run by the Daughters of ing their own book. Space is limited. Conwere sinners — and they strived to be Mary, the first indigenous order of Catholic tact [email protected] or call 719-648saints. The process of becoming holy is, sisters in sub-Sahara Africa. Our donation 1194. even for saints, painful and filled with will help make school improvements such as Volunteer Opportunities at Catholic struggle. Know you are a sinner; strive to construction of a wall fence around to school Charities: For all opportunities, contact the be a saint. for security. volunteer office at (719) 866-6286. Janet Gagnon, [email protected] or Marlene Kniesche, [email protected] .

Do you feel you may be called to the priesthood, sisterhood or brotherhood? For more info about vocations, contact Bishop Sheridan at the Diocese of Colorado Springs, CO at 719-636-2345.

The Nativity of the Lord Our Christmas donation is made to two organizations this year—the Rocky Mountain Community Land Trust and the DamienDutton Society for Leprosy Aid. The Community Land Trust is a local nonprofit organization that has been serving our community for over 20 years by helping low -income individuals & families with their housing needs—to include affordable rentals & affordable home ownership. Our donation to the Damien-Dutton Society for Leprosy Aid will be used in direct aid to leprosy patients for education, rehabilitation & for research to eradicate this disease, now called Hansen’s disease.

Upcoming Tithes: Catholic Extension—Dec 30/31 St. Patrick Emergency Fund—Jan 6/7 Women Partnering—Jan 13/14 La Puente—January 27/28

Lord’s Dinner Outreach Worker Seeking volunteers to help with the referral & information table at the Lord’s Dinner Sunday evenings. Hosted at Sacred Heart church, the Lord’s Dinner is a Sunday evening meal for those who need it cooked & served by area churches. Marian House Soup Kitchen needs volunteers for the Monday team, 7am-10am, prep shift or 10am-1:15pm, food service shift, or the 7am-1:15pm full day shift. The Wednesday team needs 7am-10am food preparation volunteers. English as a Second Language (ESL) seeks Childcare Assistants, in most need are Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:30am-1:30 pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Also, Mondays & Wednesdays at Our Lady of Guadeloupe from 11:30am-1:30pm & Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Atlas Prep High School. This is an enriched childcare program which includes reading to the children.

This bulletin is available on our website www.stpatscs.org

Attention Business Owners! Did you know that our weekly bulletin is now available 24/7 on two websites? It now appears on www.parishesonline.com, as well as on our own parish website at www.stpatscs.org. All bulletin ads now include a free web link & web listing page! And so a new print bulletin ad also means new web ads, too! So, we are seeking new sponsors & we need your help! Our advertisers keep our bulletins available & its weekly retention/readership is remarkable. If you would like to become a sponsor, or know someone who would, please contact Dan Parker at 303-910-6512 or at [email protected] for pricing & details. Thank you & we genuinely appreciate your support! 10