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First Sunday of Advent November 29, 2020

Non Territorial Parish 4435 E Patterson Road

Dayton, OH 45430-1033 Phone: (937) 429-0510

web site: www.qac-ohio.org

Pastor: Rev. Tom Schroer, S.M. Pastoral Associate: Deacon Greg Cecere

This Week’s Live Stream URL: https://youtu.be/MiaTy5VuyLU NOTE: Nursery Service available each Sunday in Si Lounge!

Contact Erica Rudemiller, lerudemiller@gmail.com

A Member of the Marianist Family

We share this bread and cup.... ....and we proclaim our willingness to build a community of love, and to be the holy people God calls us to be.

(QAC Vision Statement)

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From a Marianist Community of student brothers open to visitors for Sunday Eucharist, Queen of Apostles Community emerged as a non-territorial parish on August 28, 1973.

Continuing in the tradition of the Marianist Charism, we come together each week as a family of Catholic, Christian believers, to worship our God in the Eucharist with song & praise and to share in the breaking of the Bread. In so doing, we proclaim our willingness to build a community of love and to be the holy people God calls us to be.

If you are visiting and worshipping with us for the first time, we extend to you our warmest welcome. Our prayer is that your worship experience will be uplifting and Spirit filled. We hope you will visit us often and worship with us!

If you would like more information about us or are interested in joining our Community, please fill out the form on the back cover and drop it in the collection basket! NOTE: If the form on the back is missing, email qacohio@sbcglobal.net with your name, phone number, address and we’ll contact you.

Marianist Doxology May the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be glorified in all places

through the Immaculate Virgin Mary.

QUEEN OF APOSTLES COMMUNITY (QAC)

“THE SPIRIT” & SUNDAY HOMILIES ON LINE: Visit our QAC website at qac-ohio.org. On the main page, you’ll find ‘The Spirit of QAC’ under ‘Our Community.’ ‘Homilies’ are listed under ‘Sunday Bulletin.’

Stewardship & Giving

First Sunday of Advent: “Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time will come.” - Mark 13:33. We all take things for granted. In particular, we take time for granted. We make our lives too busy. We plan our time, our days, weeks, months, even years in advance. Remember, our time on earth is a gift. None of us knows how long we will be here. Start today and begin thanking God for each and every day. Take time in silence, every day, and listen to how God is calling you right now to help build His kingdom on earth.

QAC FINANCIAL SUMMARY - OCTOBER 2020 Monthly (Actual) Year to Date (Actual) Year to Date (Budget) Collections $ 11,919 $ 52,536 $ 74,967 Other Income $ 101 $ 341___ Total Operating Income $ 12,020 $ 52,877 Operating Expense $ 22,030 $ 67,934 Income-Expense $ (10,010) $ (15,057) Report now EXLUDES the following YTD non-operating items: Total Excluded Expense $ 10,000 Excluded Income $ 25,476

Thank you for your generosity!

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November 29th - First Sunday of Advent

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Presider............................... Fr Tom Schroer, S.M. Assisting...............................Deacon Greg Cecere Liturgy Cantor.......................Kevin Skinner Music Director......................Teesie Lupp Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2b-7: Isaiah speaks for a hopeful but disappointed people, much like us. They have such hopes, yet the signs of fulfillment are difficult to see. The frustration is so intense that they claw and tear at whatever separates them from God—and they beg God to “rend the heavens,” to rip them open and “come down.”

1 Corinthians 1:3-9: Hope is the great comfort of knowing that God will keep the promises made to us in Jesus. The hopeful Christian’s life is very different from the one who has no such expectations. Genuinely hopeful Christians will be blameless—not fearful or startled or presumptuous—on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Mark 13:33-37: If we live in expectation of good things, they will come—for we will create them. If we are on the watch for signs of the reign of God, we will see them—for we will be a sign of that reign. If we look for goodness, we will find it—because we will be doing a good thing. And if we expect Christmas to make the world a better place this year, the world will already be a better place.

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Service Music (Mass of Christ the Savior) Gathering ............................... Awake, O Sleeper ............................................. Kevin Skinner Penitential Rite ...................... Spoken Blessing of the Advent Wreath ..................................................................... Bulletin, Pg 11 Gloria ..................................... NONE 1st Reading............................Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2b-7 ... ..........................Mike Herbert Responsorial..........................Lord, Make Us Turn to You ................................ Kevin Skinner 2nd Reading .......................... 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 ............................. ...................Mike Herbert Gospel Acclamation ............... Mass of Christ the Savior Gospel ................................... Mark 13:33-37 ............................................................... Fr. Tom Creed..................................... Spoken ................. ........................................................ Fr. Tom Sign of Peace......................... ............................. .... ......................................... Kevin Skinner Universal Prayers.................. Response: “Lord, Hear Our Prayer” ................. ..Mike Herbert Preparation of the Table.........Instrumental Holy, Holy .............................. Mass of Christ the Savior Memorial Acclamation ........... Mass of Christ the Savior Doxology/Great Amen ........... Mass of Christ the Savior Lord’s Prayer ......................... Spoken Lamb of God .......................... Mass of Christ the Savior Communion ........................... Eye Hs Not Seen .............................................. Kevin Skinner Meditation .............................. None Sending Forth ........................ Find Us Ready .................................................. Kevin Skinner

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*** PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES BEFORE LITUGY BEGINS ***

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

* * * COMMUNITY INFORMATION * * *

A PRAYER OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION: Lord Jesus Christ, you promised to be with your church always, until the end of time. We long to experience your presence more deeply and more intimately, even when we cannot gather in person as church to celebrate Eucharist.

We believe that you are present when we gather to worship.

We believe you are present in your ordained minister and in your sacred word when the scriptures are proclaimed.

And we believe you are present when your sacred body and blood become our food and drink. Our relationship with you is truly grace.

When we are not able to be physically present at the Eucharist with the community, help us to strengthen and deepen our relationship with you as we seek to encounter and serve you, not only prayer but in all we meet, especially in the poor and needy of our world. Amen

PRAYER INTENTIONS: During this health crisis time, you are invited to email any prayer intentions to our Community. If you have intentions you’d like made known in a more specific way, let me know so I can share them with QAC and let me know whether or not you’d like your name included... email qacohio@sbcglobal.net.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SHELTER: As the weather cools, most needed are cold weather clothing (coats, boots, sweaters, gloves, warm socks, hats, long underwear, etc.) for children, men, and

LOW GLUTEN HOSTS are available at our Masses. If you are in need of the low gluten host because of gluten intolerance, come to the Eucharistic minister standing to the right of the tabernacle when Communion distribution begins.

Birthdays (Nov 29th -Dec 6th) 29th - Maggie Bochenek 30th - Phil Herman & Benjamin Seibert 1st - None Listed 2nd - Joe Andrews & Anne Stallkamp 3rd - Chalsi Campbell 4th-5th None Listed 6th - Mitchell Hilty

Anniversaries (Dec) 1st - Ruthann & Barry Kain 2nd - Pat & Dan Huser 16th - Dave & Janet Merrelli 17th - Lisa & Ian Berry 21st - Lois & Don Bigler 23rd - Peggy & Gary Cashero Anne & Roger Stalkamp 28th - Barb & Jack Evenson 29th - Nimfa & Jack Simpson

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women. Of course, they still have use for other donations like shelf-stable food and new or gently used clothing, bedding, towels, etc., and toiletries and underwear are also always needed.

The Social Justice Committee thanks everyone who supports our weekly collection for St Vincent de Paul and especially those who donated a turkey or ham during November. As a reminder, next Sunday will be the collection of fresh produce for the shelter.

OOPS! WE MISSED A BIRTHDAY on NOV 23RD! Belated Happy Birthday wishes to Chris Bohmer-Stewart especially as it was a very significant one! DECEMBER ISSUE OF THE SPIRIT: Will be online tomorrow (11/30).

QAC COMMUNITY VIRTUAL TOWN HALL: Will take place during the second week of December. Date and time to be determined

LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETINGS: The next meeting will be held Thursday, December 3rd at 7:00pm via Zoom. If you wish to attend, contact Terri Blanken or Tyler Campbell for the link. Submit agenda items to Terri by Wednesday (12/2).

2020 CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CCHD): Thank you for your generous support last week for the collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development! If you missed the collection, it’s not too late to give! Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections.

QAC MEMBERS AND THE PANDEMIC: We are now in the eighth month of direct impact of the pandemic. The Social Justice Committee has funds to help those in our community who may have been financially impacted such that they could use some assistance based upon the pandemic. Some members of QAC have made donations which have been designated by the donors to be dedicated to meeting needs of QAC members who have been adversely impacted by the pandemic. Social Justice Ministry is grateful for the kind donations.

If you are struggling to balance potentially increased expenses caused by the pandemic while suffering decreased income due to the shelter/isolate at home rules imposed for safety by the State of Ohio, we would like to help. If you need assistance with groceries, other essential needs, or if you are housebound and unable to purchase necessities as a sole caregiver, please let us know if we can help. If you think our Social Justice Ministry may be able to help, please contact the Community Ministry (either Chris Sitko or Sharie McKenny). Your situation will be held in confidence.

ADVENT GIVING TREE: Is in the vestibule beginning today. Tanya & Eric Groff have agreed to continue this QAC tradition. Giving Tree ornaments are available for you to take beginning the first Sunday of Advent. We’ll be supporting Elizabeth’s New Life Center, the Dakota Center, Good Life Ministries Life Recovery Center, and the Malawi Scholarship Program (through Change And Be Changed). Gifts for these charities can be returned thru Dec 31st. Questions? Contact Kevin Murnane at kmurnane98@hotmail.com

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SUBSTANCE DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP: Meetings (open to all) - every Tuesday, 6:30-8:00pm, Si Lounge Family Room. Please contact Terri Blanken, 937-723-0151, if you have questions.

BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING DAYS ARE HERE: If anyone at QAC is upgrading her/his computers, we (Elisabeth & Thomas Hangartner) would love to have the old laptops for Malawi. Jack Simpson has been very helpful in the past by checking the machines out before we take/send them to Africa...so please see Jack if you have a computer or two for us! Thank you! Thomas & Elisabeth Hangartner

EXPECTATION, YEARNING, ANTICIPATION, PREPARATION, WAITING…Once again we mark the arrival of Advent. This holy season trumpets God’s extravagant love for us, a love beyond reckoning. Into our beautiful yet wounded world comes Emmanuel, God-with-us, carrying the promise of fresh hope to enliven our hearts. No matter how broken or seemingly hopeless our world may sometimes seem, the Advent messages are rich with joyous expectation and longing, insisting that God can and does bring forth life where none seems possible. ― Sr. Chris Koellhoffer IHM, Pope Francis: Living Advent With Joy and Peace: Encouragement and Prayers

ADULT FAITH ENRICHMENT: Adult Faith Enrichment will present Advent Reflections on December 6th and 20th. Programs will be via Zoom from 9:00-10:00AM. Email Kelly Bohrer for the link to Zoom in (kbohrer2@hotmail.com).

* * * OUTSIDE OUR COMMUNITY * * *

REMEMBER OUR DEPLOYED SERVICE WOMEN & MEN, AND ALL FIRST RESPONDERS & VOLUNTEERS IN YOUR PRAYERS: “Lord, protect our military as they sacrifice for us; bless them and their families for their continuing selflessness, as well as all First Responders. Protect all these who willing risk their own health and safety for all of us.” Please remember them all in your prayers, most especially those deployed in combat areas.

CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION: for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is once again providing needs-based tuition assistance to elementary school students for the 2021-2022 school year. Applications will b accepted through February 8, 2021. For more information and to apply, please visit catholicbestchoice.org.

ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS AT THE CATHEDRAL BASILICA: – Sun. Nov. 29, 3:00 p.m. The annual Advent Carol Service sung by the choir of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, featuring seasonal choral music with the “O Antiphon” chants and handbells to mark the beginning of the Advent season, will be this Sunday, November 29 at 3:00 p.m. There is no charge for admission. Free-will offerings will be accepted.

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ADVENT: The 2020 edition of The Ultimate Guide to Advent from The Catholic Telegraph is now available! The guide is free, downloadable and filled with everything from

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faith traditions to favorite recipes, events for families, movie and music recommendations and more. It’s interactive, with links to click, gifts to buy, coloring pages to print and prayers to pray. To get the

guide delivered to you free via email, please visit thecatholictelegraph.com/advent-guide.

A LITTLE HUMOR: Why do so many people smile in December? It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year.

THE LIVE-STREAM URL CHANGES EACH WEEK: All the current and past live streams can be reached by the link on our website located on the Home Page just below the photo of Fr.

Chaminade: https://tinyurl.com/y5y64jqb

Thank you for your continued prayers and financial support of our QAC Community!

Attendance: November 22nd, 2020 - Online - 78 / In Chapel - 39

QAC LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBERS: Terri Blanken - terriblanken723@gmail.com Tyler Campbell - campbell.jtyler@gmail.com Gregory Cecere - qacohio@sbcglobal.net Barry Chmiel - BChmiel@aol.com Joan Ivory - ivory_joan@yahoo.com Tom McCrate - thomas.mccrate@gmail.com Kenneth Moran - kmoranaf@gmail.com Marilyn Nagle - marilynjnagle@yahoo.com Erica Rudemiller - lerudemiller@gmail.com Fr. Tom Schroer - tschroer1@udayton.edu

QAC Holiday Masses Christmas Eve - 4:00pm

No Services on Immaculate Conception, Christmas or New Year’s Eve or Day This Year

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YEAR B - December 6, 2020 - 2nd Sunday of Advent Presider: Fr. Tom Schroer, S.M.

Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8 Visit: http://www.usccb.org/

VOCATION VIEWS ‘Be watchful! Be alert!’ The call towards a vocation can come at an unexpected

day and hour, prepare your heart to always say ‘yes’ to God. (Mark 13:33) Please pray for vocations to the lay ministries, priesthood, diaconate, dedicated

religious life and dedicated single life.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK & HEALING SERVICE WITH PRAYER

Sacrament of the Sick (Anointing): 2nd Sunday - March, July, November Healing Service with Prayer (No anointing): 2nd Sunday - January, May, September

Come Now, O Word of God

Fill our minds, that we may hear your wisdom; Touch our lips, that we may speak your truth;

Hold our hearts, that we may always follow you; Come now, O Word of God.

With Permission

* * IMPORTANT INFORMATION * *

BAPTISMS: Planning on having your baby baptized during Mass or after Mass, contact Deacon Greg (429-0510) AT LEAST 2 MONTHS before the baptism date. You must also attend a Baptism class (call Deacon Greg)... you don’t have to wait until your child is born to attend! If no reservations made one week prior, class is canceled.

Classes for 2020: Dec 22 Classes for 2021: Jan 18 Feb 22 Mar 21 Apr 19 May 16 Jun 20 Jul 18 Aug 15 Sep 19 Oct 17 Nov 21 Dec 19

NOTE: NO BAPTISMS at Mass during Lent or Advent (before or after Mass is still your option)!

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QAC INFORMATION PLEASE … .. Pastor/Priest Coordinator: Fr. Tom Schroer, S.M., (429-0510), tschroer1@udayton.edu .. Pastoral Associate/Secretary: Dcn. Greg Cecere (429-0510), qacohio@sbcglobal.net. Office Hours: Tues-Sat, 8:00 AM-Noon) .. Adult Faith Enrichment (AFE): Kelly Bohrer, kbohrer2@hotmail.com .. Altar Server Coordinator: Sharon Herbert (256-6417), sharon-herbert@sbcglobal.net .. Baptism Coordinator: Dcn. Greg Cecere, qacohio@sbcglobal.net .. Communications Coordinator: Marilyn Nagle, (298-8908), marilynjnagle@yahoo.com .. Community Coordinator: Terri Blanken (937-708-8486), terriblanken723@gmail.com .. Community Ministry: Sharie McKenny (436-4721), sharon.mckenny@gmail.com Chris Sitko (429-4173), Csitko24@aol.com .. Director of Music: Teesie Lupp (305-7996), trlupp@yahoo.com .. Hospitality: Marti Quakenbush (429-9224), marti.quakenbush@gmail.com .. Eucharistic Bread Baker Coordinator: Ruby Bauer (426-7260) .. Eucharistic Minister Coordinator: Amie Herbert, amherbert@sbcglobal.net .. Fellowship: Donut & Bagel Sunday - Gary & Peggy Cashero, pgcashero@gmail.com .. Finance Coordinator: Tom McCrate (848-7712), thomas.mccrate@gmail.com .. Interpreter Coordinator for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing: Michelle Petrie, (409-2992), mpettree@aol.com .. L.I.F.E. Group: Emmy Hamilton, (654-1573), emmy.hamilton0625@gmail.com .. Liturgy Coordinator: Amie Herbert, amherbert@sbcglobal.net .. Membership: Marilyn Nagle, (298-8908), marilynjnagle@yahoo.com; Joan Ivory (689-8259), ivory_joan@yahoo.com, information/applications. .. Ministry of Consoling Coordinator: Steve Guilfoos, (429-4512), sguilfoos@woh.rr.com .. QAC Office Phone & FAX: (429-0510/429-0881), Email: qacohio@sbcglobal.net .. QA Seniors: Ruby & Chuck Bauer (426-7260), charles.bauer6402@att.net .. RE & Youth Ministry Coordinator: Erica Rudemiller, lerudemiller@gmail.com Office Hours: By appointment (please use email above) .. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): Joan Ivory (689-8259), ivory_joan@yahoo.com .. Social Justice Coordinators: Kevin & Linda Murnane, kmurnane98@hotmail.com .. Spiritual Care Team: Terri Blanken (374-0696), Bob Buescher (286-9774); Linda Folmar (439-2630) .. SPIRIT Newsletter: Linda & Kevin Skinner, qacspirit06@att.net .. Stewardship Committee: Kevin Skinner (937-272-7363) .. Web Master: Bill Perry (429-5807), wfperry@gmail.com .. Weddings, Funerals, etc.: Dcn. Greg Cecere (429-0510), qacohio@sbcglobal.net .. Wedding Coordinator: Sharon Herbert (256-6417), sharon-herbert@sbcglobal.net

SERVERS / GREETERS SCHEDULE

Date Distributors Greeters \ 29th Peggy & Gary Cashero Dec 6th Peggy & Gary Cshero 13th TBD

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QAC INFORMATION REQUEST FORM, ANNOUNCEMENTS & SI LOUNGE RESERVATIONS

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT QAC OR WANT TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY, please give us your name, phone number and email address and we will contact you.

Name: Address: Phone: Email:

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ANNOUNCEMENTS - to be placed in Bulletin for the following:

Organization/Group:

Submitter/Telephone:

ANNOUNCEMENT: Please run in Bulletin for these dates: You may email your announcement to Deacon Greg at qacohio@sbcglobal.net

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SI LOUNGE RESERVATION: Please reserve Si Lounge for the following:

Program/Date(s) Required:

Room(s) Needed/Times:

Contact Person/Phone Number:

Or call in your reservation to the QAC Office at 429-0510. If you have any questions, please call Deacon Greg on Tue-Sat (8:00 AM-Noon), the QAC Office, 429-0510.

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BLESSING OF THE ADVENT WREATH - 2019

Presider: The wreath…a circle expressing God's unending eternity. The evergreens…symbolize God's unchangeableness and our immortality. The candles, one for each week of Advent, represent the thousands of years during which humanity awaited the Redeemer. The blue candles remind us of long expectation. The rose candle symbolizes joy and hope in awaiting Jesus' birth.

Loving God, to you belong the seasons and the ages. You are the beginning and the end of all things.

Let us pray. Creator God, today we begin our time of

preparation for the birth of your Son. We ask you to bless this wreath and grant that, as we use it, we may receive your abundant graces. May the year before us be a gem in the crown which awaits us in your heavenly home. We ask this through Christ our Lord. ALL: AMEN.

(1st Candle is lighted).

Presider: (As the wreath is sprinkled with holy water) May this light remind us of Jesus who is the true Light of the world. Let us call upon him for whose coming we prepare and for whom we wait, for he is God from God, Light from Light, True God from True God.