OLY ROSS - MMACULATA

Mt. Adams Cincinnati, Ohio

“The Church of the Steps”

Merry Christmas Happy New Year 2019

OLY ROSS - MMACULATA

“The Church of the Steps”

Father Len Fecko, Pastor

30 Guido St. Cincinnati, OH 45202

Phone: 513-721-6544 Fax: 513-721-6177

Parish Office Hours: 8:30 am—3:30 pm M-F

Website: www.hciparish.org

Office Email: holymac30@fuse.net Bulletin email: hcibulletin@gmail.com

Pastor’s Email: holymacpastor@fuse.net

WORSHIP & SACRAMENTAL SCHEDULE

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE: Monday: 6:30 p.m. T-W-F: 8:00 a.m.

Thursday Communion Service: 8:00 a.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday 3:00-3:30 p.m. (or by appointment)

SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please call Parish Office

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM & SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Check website or call Parish Office

PARISH STAFF: Pastor: Father Len Fecko

Deacon Tracy Jamison

Pastoral Assistant: Elaine Fuell

Office Manager: Letty Hater Schroer

Receptionist: Sharon Bertsch

Special Projects: Amy Obermeyer

Choir Director: Richard Redmon

Maintenance: Eric Turner, Debbie Yacchari

Wedding Music & Liturgy Coordinator:

Blake Callahan

PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Steve Nickolas, Chair

Mike Brill Georgia Curran

Gregg Herrmann Susan Miller

Alice Rogers-Uhl Tina Russo

Mario Zuccarello

FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Kathy Mayer, Chair

Dennis Daugherty Marilyn Ormsbee

Eric Koren Pete Prokop

Bill Moran Eric Soper

Heather Turner

MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY

December 22 VIGIL MASS FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

4:30 p.m. Mass: Mary Ann Sweeney (Conor, Alice, & Eleanor Sweeney)

SUNDAY

December 23 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

8:00 a.m. Mass: People of the Parish

10:30 a.m. Mass: Greg Hinkle (Gary Van Hart)

Mi 5:1-4a

Heb 10:5-10

Lk 1:39-45

MERRY

CHRISTMAS

CHRISTMAS EVE

4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass: Living and Deceased Members o of the Parish

10:30 p.m. Mass: Living and Deceased Members o of the Parish

CHRISTMAS DAY

10:30 a.m. Mass: Living and Deceased Members of the Parish

WEDNESDAY

December 26 ST. STEPHEN, the First Martyr

8:00 a.m. Mass: Richard & Terry Burkhart & Family (Yvonne Rich)

Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59

Mt 10:17-22

THURSDAY

December 27 ST. JOHN, Apostle and Evangelist

8:00 a.m. Communion Service

1 Jn 1:1-4

Jn 20:1a, 2-8

FRIDAY

December 28 THE HOLY INNOCENTS, Martyrs

8:00 a.m. Mass: Norbert Borgman (Jan Borgman) 1 Jn 1:5—2:2

Mt 2:13-18

SATURDAY

December 29 ST. THOMAS BECKET, Bishop & Martyr

VIGIL FOR THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH

4:30 p.m. Mass: Ron Kolady (Kolady Family)

SUNDAY

December 30 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH

8:00 a.m. Mass: Roy Kreissl (Rhea Hinkle)

10:30 a.m. Mass: People of the Parish

1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28

1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24

Lk 2:41-52

MONDAY

December 31 ST. SYLVESTER I, Pope

6:30 p.m. Mass: People of the Parish

1 Jn 2:18-21

Jn 1:1-18

TUESDAY

January 1. 2019 THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

WORLD DAY OF PEACE

9:00 a.m. Mass: People of the Parish

Nm 6:22-27

Gal 4:4-7

Lk 2:16-21

WEDNESDAY

January 2 STS. BASIL THE GREAT AND GREGORY NAZIANZEN

Bishops & Doctors of the Church

8:00 a.m. Mass: People of the Parish

1 Jn 2:22-28

Jn 1:19-28

THURSDAY

January 3 THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS

8:00 a.m. Communion Service

1 Jn 2:29—3:6

Jn 1:29-34

FRIDAY

January 4 ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON, Religious

8:00 a.m. Mass: People of the Parish

1 Jn 3:7-10

Jn 1:35-42

READINGS

You gave your Son to the world In the bleakness of that stable

Love was born that day Pure love

Undiluted Poured out for all

Who call on Your name Such Grace Undeserved

Deserves a response In the life that we lead Forgive our ingratitude After all you have done Draw us to your Word

Give us a new song to sing That will resonate

throughout this world And begin with us today. Amen

From the very beginning was Your Word

Which spoke this world into being Your Word

Which thunders from the skies Your Word

Which flows like mountain streams Your Word

Which whispers in morning breeze Your Word

Revealed through kings and prophets Your Word

Revealed through Angels' praise Your Word

Revealed in humble service Your Word

Revealed through a tiny child Your Word

Alive from the beginning of all things And to eternity.

Merry Christmas! We welcome our regular parishioners, those who are home for the

holidays, and all visitors to Holy Cross-Immaculata Parish! Thank you for choosing our

historical parish for the great feast of the Nativity of the Lord. Visitors are invited to join us

any time you are in Cincinnati—whether it be for special occasions with family or friends, or

just for a weekend visit. We are especially grateful to our parishioners who worship with us

regularly and who support the parish week after week.

Holy Cross-Immaculata Parish continues to be a landmark in Cincinnati. Visitors from

around the world stop in for prayer and reflection each day. Thousands of pilgrims pray the

steps on Good Friday, people from around the tristate join us the first weekend in August

for our festival, and dozens of couples choose to get married here because of the beauty of

the church and the rich heritage that is part of this community. We are proud to share our

faith and love in our Lord Jesus Christ with everyone who visits any time of the year.

Although we are a small community, we do our best to maintain our historical buildings.

We are lucky to have staff members and volunteers who respond whenever we need help

to make improvements. This year our parishioners responded generously when we asked

for financial help that was needed to install a new heating and air-conditioning system for

the church, the parish offices and the rectory living quarter. No longer do we have to worry

about the banging of the pipes in the winter or the noise of the air-conditioners in the

summer.

If you are visiting for the holidays, we hope that you will open your hearts and respond by

making a generous contribution to Holy Cross-Immaculata Parish. Information about the

new Tree of Life Honor & Memorial Society is included in this bulletin for those who would

like to make a lasting contribution to the parish. Any support you choose to offer is always

greatly appreciated.

In the joy and love of our Savior Jesus Christ, Father Len Fecko, Pastor

Thank You to all who made donations toward the purchase of flowers and greenery

in order to make our church look beautiful for Christmas

Donated by: In Memory/Honor of: + No Designation

Anonymous

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Boberschmidt Deceased Members of Austin & Boberschmit

Families

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Brill Phyllis Fryman; Agnes Brill; David Fryman;

Russ Brill

Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Bross

Mrs. Mary Capannari

Mr. & Mrs. Walter Carroll Nelson Carroll; Mary Carroll; Walter Carroll;

Betty Carroll; Kitty Carroll

Miss Molly Clarke Jim Renner; Bette Farrell

Mrs. Mary Ann Comer Thomas Comer; Mary Beth Comer

Mr. Michael T. Comer Thomas J. Comer; Mary Ann Comer;

Mary Beth Comer

Mrs. Norma Crowley James Crowley; Nickie Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Curran Edna Windholtz; Carl Windholtz; Dan Dugar;

Lucille Dugar; Mary Lou & Dan Windholtz

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Daugherty Mr. & Mrs. Irving Widmyer; Mr. & Mrs. Jack Dwyer

Mr. & Mrs. Harold Daugherty

Mr. & Mrs. William Donovan Nelson Carroll; Mary Louise Carroll; Kitty Carroll

Harry Donovan; Selma Donovan

Mr. & Mrs. James Eigel

Ms. Nancy Feldman

Mr. & Mrs. James Goldschmidt Jack & Julie Jacob; Elmer & Irene Goldschmidt

Mr. & Mrs. John Gregory Brooke Posey; Jay Rudd; James Routt; Joe Rudd;

Lee Wyatt; Joann Rudd

Messer Collin, Grant & Ms. Marin Hater Richard Hater; Nana Reifel

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Herrmann Richard Owens; Juanita Owens

Mrs. Rhea Hinkle Gregory Hinkle; Odell Hinkle

Christmas Remembrance

Donated by: In Memory/Honor of: No Designation

Ms. Jean Huesman Paul Huesman Sr; Charles Huesman Jr;

Donald Huesman

Mr. & Mrs. Pete Jurs

The Kohrman Children Carl & Babe Kohrman

Mrs. Nancy Kolady George & Mary Christina Cox; Ron F. Kolady

Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Kortekamp

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Linz Harry Stickley; Andrew Collins Linz

Mr. & Mrs. Don Mayer James Main & Lillian Main; Rudolph Bozic;

Joanne Mayer; Al Mayer; Phil Main; Jelena Bozic

Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Meier The Meier Family; The Blau Family

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Moran Deceased Members of the Gallagher &

Moran Families

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Nickolas

Mr. & Mrs. Tom O’Brien Deceased Members of the O’Brien &

Wuatelet Families

Mrs. Bess Platen Tom Platen

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Prokop Cathy & Tom Lynch; Helen & Peter Prokop;

Terence Lynch

Mrs. Paula Rao

Mr. & Mrs. Terry Reynolds

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Scales

Mrs. Marlene Schultz Dr. Edward Schultz

Mr. & Mrs. Bob Schroer August & Joan Schroer; Cliff & Edith Reifel

Mr. & Mrs. Philip Spadaro

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Stanley Deceased Crowley & Stanley Family Members

Dr. & Mrs. Jim Steiner

Mr. & Mrs. Eric Turner

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Zenz Tom Zenz; Art Maier

Flower Contributions

The Tree of Life Honor & Memorial Society is

a way you can provide a lasting memory for

family members or friends who have died or

honor the members of your family who have

considered Holy Cross-Immaculata to be their

spiritual home.

For a donation of $1,500, you can designate one

leaf on the Tree of Life in honor of someone you

love.

As we kick off the Tree of Life Campaign, we will

accept installment payments $300 or $500

beginning in January, 2019.

Your memorial leaf will be added to the tree by

Easter and you will be eligible to take part in the

celebration that is being planned in May.

Please contact the parish office for more

information about the

Tree of Life Campaign.

In an effort to save parish resources and maintain the confidentiality of

parishioner financial contributions to the parish, we will provide end of year

statements on a request basis only.

If you would like a 2018 end-of-year statement please do one of the following:

Email Letty at holymac30@fuse.net

or

Call the parish office at 513 721-6544

Parishioners who donate through electronic giving

will receive a donation statement from Faith Direct.

Thank you for your generosity to our parish this past year.

COLLECTION REPORT

Dec. 16 & 17, 2017

Sunday Collection $3396.00

Votive Candles $81.00

Total Revenue $3477.00

Christmas Flowers

$1591

Please Join Us January 6th after the 10:30 Mass

Something New for 2019!

On the first Sunday of each month, parishioners are invited

to gather after the 10:30 Mass in the parish center for

hospitality. Everyone is welcome! Each month we will bless

those who are celebrating a birthday during the month.

BEGINNING JANUARY 5

OUR SATURDAY MASS

WILL BE AT 4:00 P.M.

Monday January 7, 2019

7:00 p.m.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE!

Thanks to Richard Redmon and the parish Choir for the outstanding music during the season of Advent and for the Christmas celebrations.

Also, thanks to Theresa DeBrunner for her help at the 4:30 Mass.

Available In Church

Thank You to Our Sponsor

Parishioner Bill Williams

Weekend of December 29 & 30, 2018

Saturday 4:30 Sunday 8:00 Sunday 10:30

Sacristan: Dennis Daugherty Cliff Reifel Brenda Herrin

Server: Keith Giessler Lyla & Isabella Soper Keith Giessler

Lector: Marsha Herrmann Jim Goldschmidt, Don Capannari Warren Bertsch, David Haynes

EM: Susan Daugherty Eric Soper Glen Graf, John Graf

EM: Kevin Harris Linda Capannari Jenny Graf, Ann Nickolas

Counters: Sharon Bertsch, Elaine Fuell, Amy Obermeyer

Weekend of January 5 & 6, 2019

Counters: Sharon Bertsch, Elaine Fuell, Amy Obermyer

Saturday 4:30 Sunday 8:00 Sunday 10:30

Sacristan: Georgia Curran Jerry Fuell Kathy Mayer

Server: Kalyn Obermeyer Bob Schroer Andrew Poole

Lector: Karen Kohrman Jerry Fuell, Jim Steiner Warren Bertsch, Kelly Zilli

EM: Georgia Curran Elaine Fuell John Graf, Jenny Graf

EM: Susan Daugherty Sally Simon Glenn Graf, Ann Nickolas

HOLIDAY HUMOR

A news station excitedly reported a sighting of an unidentified flying object on Christmas Eve. The news reporter described it, of course,

as a U-F-Ho-Ho-Ho.

How do snowmen get around? On their icicles!

Here’s a surprising fact: the crew that pulls Santa’s sleigh—Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and of course, Rudolph, are all likely to be female! Think about the pictures you’ve seen depicting Santa’s sleigh and his loyal reindeer: the reindeer always have their antlers, right? Well, male reindeer actually shed their antlers after the mating season at the beginning of December, whereas female reindeer have antlers throughout the entire winter. So, if those pictures of Santa’s reindeer are accurate, the jolly old man has a very feminist employment policy!

MORE HOLIDAY HUMOR

CHRISTMAS AT THE OTHER POLE

You would think that spending Christmas in Antarctica would be cold, and perhaps a bit boring. But the scientists and workers who live there have given the continent its own traditions for the holiday season.

Since Antarctica is in the southern hemisphere, December falls in the middle of summer. So, while temperatures still tend to hover below freezing, workers can more comfortably head outside for some fun. One holiday tradition is the Christmas Eve “Race Around the World” where runners compete in a two-mile race that circles the South Pole, hitting every time zone in the world along the way. The winner receives a five-minute hot shower, which is a luxury compared to the two-minute showers normally allowed.

To ring in the New Year, workers at the South Pole Station hold a ceremony to readjust the pole. Antarctic ice sheets drift about 30 feet every year, requiring a “new” South Pole for the new year.

At Christmas time, a judge asked a defendant, “What are you charged with?” The defendant replied, “Doing my Christmas shopping a little early.” Confused, the judged said, “That’s not a crime. How early were you doing your shopping?” The defendant replied, “Before the store opened.”

DO YOU BELIEVE IN SANTA CLAUS?

An honest politician, a generous lawyer, and Santa Claus were all riding in a hotel elevator. They noticed a $100 bill on the floor, but only one of them picked it up and turned it in to the front desk.

Which one?

Santa Claus, of course—the other two don’t exist!

A little girl thanked her grand-father for the violin he gave her for Christmas. “it’s the best gift I’ve ever gotten, Grandpa!” she exclaimed.

“Really?” her surprised grandfather asked.

“Oh, yes,” she said, “because every time I start playing it, Mom and Dad give me $2 to stop!”

A little boy was in his yard one holiday season, yelling over and over, “I want a new bike for Christmas!”

A neighbor who was walking by heard him and said, “Santa Claus isn’t deaf, you know.”

The little boy replied, “No, but my Grandma and Grandpa are - and they are inside visiting my Mom and Dad.”