St. Mary of the Assumption

119 Broad St., Waterford, NY 12188-2397

Augustinian Friars

Father David J. Kelley, O.S.A.

Pastor

Father Michael H. Stanley, O.S.A.

Associate Pastor

Parish: 237-3131 • Fax: 237-9625

Mrs. Mary Rushkoski -Principal, St. Mary’s School

School: 237-0652 Fax: 233-0898 Hall: 235-2585

Eucharistic Liturgies

Saturday: 4:00p.m. (Fulfills Sunday Obligation)

Sunday - 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Weekdays - 7:45 a.m.

First Friday - 7:45 a.m. (Monday through Saturday)

(and 11:00 a.m. when School is in session)

Holy Days - 7:45 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Christmas and New Year's Mass Schedules to be

announced in bulletin.

Civil Holidays - 7:45 a.m.

Staff of St. Mary of the Assumption

James H. Glavin - Trustee

Robert D. McInerney - Trustee

Sue Smith - Parish Secretary

Gary Miles - Sacristan - Sexton

Stanley C. Muraski - Music Director

Robert J. Landry - Cemetery & Maintenance

Cathleen Olmstead - Adult Education/

Faith Formation Coordinator

Parish Membership

Every member in parish 18 years of age and older

should be formally registered with a set of

envelopes. Registration forms can be found in the

parish office.

www.stmaryswaterford.org

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 7:15 to

7:35 a.m. and 3:00 to 3:45 p.m.

Sacrament of Baptism

Baptism of adults and youth follows the Church’s

traditional “Catechumenate,” a gradual

acquaintance with Catholic life leading to

Baptism, Confirmation, and First Holy

Communion at the Easter Vigil. Baptism of

infants and pre-school children is celebrated on

the third Sunday of each month at 10:30 AM

(except during Lent), and at the Easter Vigil.

Parents (or expecting parents) must be registered

parishioners, call at least six weeks in advance,

and participate in a brief parent preparation held

regularly. Please call parish office for more

information.

Sacrament of the Sick

In case of an emergency, at any time. Whenever

someone is in the hospital, seriously ill, or

confined at home, please notify the parish office

DECEMBER

COMMUNION BREAD In Memory Of

ANTHONY & HELEN MEROLA Given by Family

WINE

In Memory of ANTHONY & HELEN

MEROLA Given by Family

DECEMBER

SANCTUARY CANDLES

In Memory of CHARLES & EMMA

LIBERTY Given by Family

St. Mary of the Assumption

Parish

Served By The Augustinian Friars

Sacrificial giving 12-07-14

Offertory; $7941.00

Thank you for your continued support of the parish.

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

MASS INTENTIONS

MONDAY DECEMBER 15

7:45 TOM OWEN Barb & Children

VINCENT RODRIGUE Roy Family

TUESDAY DECEMBER 16

7:45 LEON HUGHTO son James

ROBERT DeCHIARO Amy,Cristal, Julie, Jessica, &

Shannon

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 17

7:45 COMMUNION SERVICE

THURSDAY DECEMBER 18

7:45 ARMAND BEDARD Family

HARRY SENECAL Reene & John McDonald

FRIDAY DECEMBER 19

7:45 HELEN CARRIGNAN godchild

BROUILLETTE FAMILY Family

SATURDAY DECEMBER 20

7:45 LIVING & DECEASED OF THE PARISH

4PM JOHN SWASEY Family

DAVID DESSUREAU Mom, Dad, & brother Don

SUNDAY DECEMBER 21

8 CHARETTE & GERVAIS FAMILY Peg & Family

RICHARD SUNKES Wife Rita

10:30 WILLIAM & GRACE POTTS William&Carol

Hervieux Potts & Judith Hervieux

ROBERT GENIER Wife & Family

DECEMBER

15 Advent Confession Times

7 PM St. Mary’s, Waterford

18 Advent Confession Times

6:30 PM St. Augustine’s , Troy

23 School Christmas Mass 9:30 AM

21 Special Confession time Sunday 1-2pm

24 Office Closed

24 CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES 4– 6– 8 PM

25 CHRISTMAS DAY MASS 10 AM

26 Office Closed

PRAY FOR OUR SICK: PLEASE KEEP THE SICK IN YOUR PRAYERS: Bill Varcasio, Sarah Miller, Steve Erb, Lauren O’Brien, Ellen Sheehan, Sr. Marjorie

Dolorosa, Mary Ellen Candido, Mark Rochin, Jan Mates, Heidi Dominick, Nathan Wright, Rene Bedard, Fran Wheeler, Viven Wiesner, Donald Nolan, Stephen

Haslon, Alan Huggins, Ayven Trestick, Marie Maynard, Don Clark, Christopher King, Eleanor Pollier, Mike Drobnack, Dorothy Purcell, Michael Harrison,

Margaret Zellers, Thilde Rafferty, Eric Class, Pat Riley, Mary Hines, Anthony Collette, Scott Howe, Harvey Bailey, Joseph Normile, Mary Scarchilli, Mary Ellen

Candido, Leo Charpentier Andy St.Germain , Beatrice Brouillette. Gerry Johnson , Sandy Murphy , Ginny Hill , Helen Degnan, Stan Hogan, Tim Butler ,

George Beaulac, Mary Scarchilli. PLEASE HELP US TO UP-DATE , call the office @ 237-3131

ADVENT CONFESSION TIMES

This year our Deanery is planning to have

several opportunities for parishioners to go to

confession at each of the assigned times and places.

There will be 3 or 4 priests available to hear

confessions.

Hope you will take advantage of all the Advent

Confession Times.

December 15 St. Mary’s , Waterford

7:00 PM

December 18 St. Augustine’s Troy

6:30 PM

Third Sunday of Advent

Gaudete Sunday derives its name from the

opening prayer of the Mass for this day, where

we pray,

"Gaudete in Domino semper" (Rejoice in the

Lord always). So in the midst of Advent fast-

ing and devotions, we rejoice because the time

we have been preparing for is almost at hand.

You may see rose-colored vestments and

additions to the church environment due to

this special Sunday.

A day like this is always good to remind us

not to take ourselves too seriously. The life of

a Christian is not always easy, but it is one of

joy. If we keep our heads bowed too long, no

one will be able to see the smiles on our faces.

May the joy of the Lord be yours on this

Gaudete Sunday! The Lord is coming, soon

and very soon!

24 OFFICE CLOSED

CHRISTMAS EVE SCHEDULE 4 PM MASS Christmas Memorial Intentions

6 PM MASS Christmas Memorial Intentions

7:30 St. Mary’s Choir Prelude

8 PM MASS Christmas Memorial Intentions

25 SOLEMNITY OF CHRISTMAS

10:00 AM MASS

NEW YEAR’S EVE

31 OFFICE CLOSED

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

4:00 PM Vigil Mass

JANUARY 2015

NEW YEAR’S DAY

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

8:00 AM Mass

10:00 AM Mass

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