MISSION OF ST. TIMOTHY PARISH No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church,

No matter your current family or marital situation, No matter your personal history, age, income, background, gender, race, ethnicity or spirituality,

No matter your own self-image of holiness or virtue - You belong to Jesus Christ and you belong to us!

You are invited, accepted and respected here at St. Timothy Parish. We want to share our Roman Catholic way of faith and life in Christ with you!

1351 Paige Place, Lady Lake, FL 32159 • (352) 753-0989 • Fax (352) 753-9602

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MINISTRY EVENTS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2016 09:00 AM Family Mass Hosted by Grade 6 .............. Church 10:30 AM Faith Formation.......... ......................... All Rooms MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2016 10:00 AM Exodus ....................... ..................... Rooms 5 & 6 10:00 AM Legion of Mary ........... ............................. Room 7 12:30 PM Handbell Rehearsal ... .............................. Church TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2016 Following 8:30 AM Mass ... Reconciliation ................. Church 09:00 AM Women’s Karing Krafters ......................... Room 3 09:30 AM Rosary Makers........... ............................. Room 7 07:00 PM AA & Alanon .............. ......... Rooms 1, 2, 3, 5 & 7 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2016 09:30 AM Charismatic Prayer Group ............... Rooms 5 & 6 09:30 AM Spanish Prayer Group ............................. Room 1 11:00 AM Charismatic Intercession Group .............. Room 7 12:30 PM Handbells ................... .............................. Church 01:30 PM Centering Prayer........ ............................. Room 5 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016

Happy Thanksgiving Office Closed

11:30 AM Parish Hall FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Ministry Building and Church Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2016 03:00 PM Reconciliation .......... ............................. Church

MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY — ................... NOVEMBER 19, 2016 4:00 PM Mary Grabowski Julie Miller and Terry Ewell 6:00 PM Tom Reddy Joan Bordi SUNDAY — ..................... NOVEMBER 20, 2016 7:00 AM Michael Fusco Chester Buck 9:00 AM John Hanosek Gloria Parra

(9:00 Mass has Sign Language interpreter) 11:00 AM Joseph and Anna Kabat Theresa Fahr 5:00 PM For the Parish MONDAY—— .................... NOVEMBER 21, 2016 7:15 AM Gerald Jacques All the Abused Children 8:30 AM Robert Piotti Patricia Koscelnik TUESDAY—— ................... NOVEMBER 22, 2016 7:15 AM Lawrence McGovern Barbara Huston 8:30 AM Sara Bevilacqua Rosann Collins WEDNESDAY—— ............. NOVEMBER 23, 2016 7:15 AM Sharon O’Meara Poor Souls 8:30 AM Eucharistic Mass Association THURSDAY—— ................ NOVEMBER 24, 2016 7:15 AM Kevin March Jay and Catherine Johnson FRIDAY——— ................... NOVEMBER 25, 2016 7:15 AM Philip Moricone Amy Varbanick 8:30 AM Sue Novotny Special Intention All Priests and Deacons SATURDAY —— ............... NOVEMBER 26, 2016 8:30 AM Pamella Clarke Lillian Degnan

PRIVATE MASS ASSOCIATION

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016 ................................ Jean Diak SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2016 ............................. Tina Fleege

DAILY RECITATION OF THE ROSARY Recitation of the Rosary at 6:45 AM Monday-Friday, Prior to the 7:15 AM Mass and at 8:00 AM Monday –Saturday, Prior to 8:30 AM Daily Mass.

Join us for

Christmas at TC

A Fine Arts Showcase Wednesday, December 7th

6pm – 8pm Trinity Catholic Courtyard &

Marino Gymnasium Free cookies & hot chocolate

Fun for the entire family!

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My deepest thanks to all parishioners of St. Timothy parish for all you do to increase charity and to take on sacrifice.

Fr. Ed

I THOUGHT YOU WOULD ENJOY THIS TRUE STORY BY FLOYD SHILANSKI:

“I gave a talk to high school students in a program designed to keep pregnant teens and troubled kids in school. I found it very difficult to address this multicultural group and talk about things that could motivate them for the future. I wasn’t making any headway until I started talking about what I do so well, helping people with money. I took out a stack of $2 bills and I started giving them out. The kids started to wake up because it was free money. The only thing I asked them after they took the money was not to spend it on themselves. I told them that they each had children that are unborn, and maybe if there is anything in this world that could help move them forward, it is the fact that someone cares enough to do this. Three days later, I received a crumpled piece of paper in the mail. It was from a girl who heard my talk. She wrote:

Dear Floyd,

“Than you very much for taking time to come and talk to my class. Thank you for giving me a crisp new $2 bill. I will cherish this forever and I have written my child’s name on it and it will never be used for anything else but something that she wants or needs. The reason I am writing you is because the day that you talked to our class I had made a decision that morning. I had cleaned out my desk, paid whatever bills I owed the school and I was going to take mine and my unborn child’s life because I really didn’t think anyone cared. The fact is I will probably stick around a while, because there are people like you that care about people like me that don’t even know me. Thanks for caring.”

Submitted by Paul Burch from correspondence sent to him from Fr. Scott Seethaler, CAP

Thank You FROM THE FAMILY OF

THERESA KOENIGSAMEN The family of Theresa Koenigsamen would like to thank the St. Timothy family for all their love and support. Our mother's life was truly enriched by her commitment and service to St. Timothy's. Please keep her in your prayers.

ANNUAL ST. TIMOTHY THANKSGIVING DINNER—NOVEMBER 24 Tickets for the Annual St. Timothy Thanksgiving Dinner are on sale in the Parish Office. Tickets are $15.00 each Doors open at 11:30 AM-Dinner will be served promptly at 12:00 PM

PURCHASE EARLY SO YOU DO NOT MISS OUT!

No Life Night due to retreat.

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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY ITEMS FOR NEXT WEEK: Rice, Soup and Cereal

Toilet Paper, Detergent and Personal sized toiletries

are always welcome (Please do not donate any items past their expiration date.)

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SECOND HOME THRIFT STORE PICK UP

St. Vincent de Paul Society will have a truck parked in the south parking lot from 7:00 -11:00 AM Thursday, December 1, 2016 (change of last Thursday of the month to accommodate Thanksgiving), to accept any donations you can bring here.

If you have a major appliance or a piece of large furniture that you would like to donate to SVDP Second Home Thrift Store, please call

12:45 MASS BEGINS DECEMBER 25, 2016

Sunday 12:45 PM Mass will be offered from December 25, 2016, through April 30, 2017. Volunteers are needed in the following Ministries:

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Readers Sacristans Ushers If you are not already trained for the Ministry training will be provided. If you currently serve in a Ministry but wish to serve at the 12:45 Mass, arrangements will be made.

Please call Pat Schaefer at 753-0989 to Volunteer.

The rulers sneered at Jesus and said, "He saved others, let him save himself if he is the chosen one, the Christ of God." Even the soldiers jeered at him. As they approached to offer him wine they called out, "If you are King of the Jews, save yourself." - Lk 23:35-37

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. .

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 20, 2016 Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3/Ps 122:1-5/Col 1:12-20/Lk 23:35-43 Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Ps 24:1-6/Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19/Ps 96:10-13/Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4/Ps 98:1-3, 7-9/Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Friday: Rv 20:1-4, 11--21:2/Ps 84:3-6, 8/Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7/Ps 95:1-7/Lk 21:34-36 Next Sunday: Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-9/Rom 13:11-14/Mt 24:37-44

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TODAY’S MUSIC Gathering Song: .. MI 729 Offertory Hymn: What Wondrous Love Is This ........ MI 479 Communion Song: Behold the Lamb ........................... MI 333 Jesus, The Lord ............................ MI 731 Closing Song: Crown Him With Many Crowns ..... MI 738

ST. LEO ABBEY OBLATES OF ST. BENEDICT The Benedictine Oblates will not be meeting in November or December.

This is a diverse group from all backgrounds and faiths, devoted to sp iritual growth through following the Rule of St. Benedict,

striving to bring the Benedictine way to the world through prayer, work and peace. For information, contact Ann Marie Porta at 750-9009

Trinity Catholic High School is giving a group entrance/scholarship exam (HSPT) on Saturday, December 10th in the TC cafeteria.

Entrance exam for Class of 2021 (current year 8th graders): 8:30 a.m. check-in. Your application for admission & application fee must be received before taking this test.

Practice exam for Class of 2022 (current year 7th graders): 8:30 a.m. check-in. Your application & practice exam fee must be received before taking the test.

Snacks and a gift bag will be available upon arrival. NO CALCULATORS NEEDED

To register &/or for more information, call Linda Steer, Dean of Enrollment Services,

at 352-622-9025 ext. 1107.

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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP The Grief Support meeting will not be held this Thursday due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Telling God "Thank you" is important! Gratitude is wholesome and a healing force. A thankful heart deepens our faith and enhances the quality of our lives. We wish you all a very happy and enjoyable Thanksgiving Day!

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED

Lois Rossman Marion Hayes

Mary Argo Rosemary Acquisto

HANDBELL CONCERT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 - 2:00 PM

The Magna Campana Handbell Choir and the Bells of St. Timothy's handbell choir will perform a concert of Christmas music at St. Timothy in The Villages on Sunday afternoon, December 11 at 2:00 PM. This is the third time these two handbell

choirs have performed together. The program will include some traditional Christmas music as well as some secular and humorous songs. Magna Campana is in its fourth year of operation. The ringers come from a variety of church and community handbell choirs in Lake and Sumter counties. They are conducted by Jeffrey Shaw, Music Director of St. Paul's Church in Leesburg. The Bells of St. Timothy are part of the Music Ministry at St. Timothy and are under the direction of Melanie O'Donnell, Assistant Director of Music. Come out and enjoy the unusual treat of hearing two bell choirs performing together. Tickets for the concert are $5 and are available at St. Timothy Church.

THANKSGIVING DAY PRAYER

Lord, we thank you for the goodness of our people and for the spirit of justice that fills this nation. We thank you for the beauty and fullness of the land and the challenge of the cities. We thank you for our work and our rest, for one another, and for our homes. We thank you, Lord: accept our thanksgiving on this day. We pray and give thanks through Jesus Christ our Lord. R: Amen. —from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers.

LIVING ADVENT WREATH

We will have a Living Advent Wreath. Beginning next week, November 27, please bring in green plants in no larger than a 4” pot to place on the altar to create a Living Advent Wreath.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE

Our giving tree for the poor and needy in our area will go up on the weekend of November 19/20 in the Narthex. For those who do not use this entrance, there will be tables set up in the North and South entrances of the church with tags on them. Each tag will have a number identifying the family, the first name and age of the child. Each child will have a

total of 4 tags on the tree, which includes: 2 separate tags for clothing; a tag for a $25 shoe gift card; a tag for a gift card or toy of their choice. It is very important that you tape the tag with the information face up on the top of the wrapped package or attach to the bike, then place them under or near the tree in the Narthex. Gift cards can be placed in the red box next to the tree. We request that once you take a tag, please make a copy of it, or write down the information, as we have no way to track lost tags without the family number and the child’s name. Please be advised that we are the only area organization that provides gifts to teenagers up to the age of 17. Please consider taking tags for these children as this may be the last Christmas they receive gifts. Also, it would be very helpful if each tag has a gift receipt enclosed in case the family needs to exchange the item, or in the case of gift cards, an “activation confirmation” and for Payless gift cards an “inquiry receipt”. The gifts need to be returned to the Giving Tree NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14. Thank you in advance for your generosity in supporting this most worthwhile project. If you have any question, please contact Peggy Harrop @ 751-5604.

BULLETIN EARLY SUBMISSIONS

We are entering the season where, because of holidays, bulletins are required to be submitted “early.” The November 27 bulletin was submitted prior to this bulletin being distributed. Thank you for your cooperation with early submission dates.

OUR CATHOLIC APPEAL 2016 WE MUST BUILD OUR LIVES ON THE ESSENTIALS . . .

Following reflects the November 11, 2016, report of pledges to the 2016 Our Catholic Appeal. 2016 Goal for Our Catholic Appeal is $597,751. Participation Goal is 65% of our Parish Families. To date, 2,414 of our 4,642 families (52%) pledged $547,741.61 (91.6% of Goal). Fr. Ed sincerely appreciates all who have pledged to meet our financial goal.

We ask St. Faustina to intercede in the fruition of this goal.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS VIEW OF ACTIVITIES

COMING EVENTS

November 19/20: Christmas Magnet sales at all Masses. We need all brothers to participate. Please be at position 15 minutes prior to Mass and after Mass until relief arrives.

MISSIONARY ROSARY MAKERS

If you would like to honor Our Lady in a special way, plus assist in the work of domestic and foreign missions, come see us Tuesdays at 9:15 AM. We will teach you how to make rosaries. All

materials are provided. In your own home, in your spare time, you can help us make a difference. Hope to see you soon!

WOMEN’S GUILD

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON AND RAFFLE DRAWING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016

KATIE BELLE’S 11:30 AM Doors Open 12:00 PM Lunch $15.00 per member $25.00 per non member Reservations must be in by November 21, 2016.

RESERVATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CHURCH OFFICE

UPCOMING CONCERTS St. Timothy parishioners are being treated to two evenings of

entertainment during the month of December:

Friday, December 2, 2016 Concerts at 4:00 and 7:00 PM

Homeless Heart Christmas Tour

Starring: Maureen McGovern, “The Morning After”

Florence LaRue of the 5th Dimension Freda Payne, “Band of Gold”

Fill your heart with the gift of giving. Your concert ticket will help Catholic Charities of Central Florida support homeless and

emergency family services. Tickets: $25.00 Each

Thursday, December 15, 2016 Concerts at 4:00 and 7:00 PM

Maestro Bill Doherty’s Christmas Spectacular

Tickets: $12.00 Each

Tickets for both concerts will go on sale in the Church Office on Tuesday, November 8

Special Savings Buy one ticket to each concert for $35.00.

ST. TIMOTHY GIFT SHOP 352 350 8037

Located off the vestibule in the Church. See Page 9 for Gift Shop Hours.

The Advent Season "Little Books" from the Diocese of Saginaw, MI, are now available for $2.00. We also have the "Oplatki" Christmas Eve wafers, Set of 4 w/ prayers $2.00; the 2017 GUIDE for Liturgy of the Hours $2.50; and the 2017 GUIDE for the St. Joseph Daily Missals. $2.50

We accept only CASH or CHECKS. We do not accept credit or debit cards.

ST. TIMOTHY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 25 WEEK CLUB—2016-2017

It is once again time for the popular 25 week club. Over the past five years, this drawing has raised over $23,000 for our charity fund. It is both a painless and fun way to raise dollars for charity.

For those unfamiliar with its operation, the club consists of members of St. Timothy council and parishioners who pay $20.00 for a share in 25 weekly drawings to win $50.00.

Name: Phone: Address:

Mail with $20.00 check payable to Knights of Columbus by December 7, 2016 to: KC 25 week club, PO Box 1177, Lady Lake, FL 32158-1177 First five drawings will be December 2 at the Corporate Communion breakfast. You need not be present to win.

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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES This Sunday at 9:00 AM Mass, Father will bless the marriages of St. Timothy Couples celebrating their wedding anniversaries with us. We ask God’s

blessings on: Roger and Louise Vanasse 66, Tom and Carol Dietrich 63, Mike and Marge Gotstein 61, Don and Judy Larson 61, Ed and Mary Jo Petulla 61, Jim and Ann Fay 60, Felix and Gloria Kostro 60, Donald and Peg Stary 60, Ray and Barbara Casterline 59, Bill and Barbara Schuler 59, Jim and Donna Arnold 58, Joseph and Anna Cardinale 58, Tom and Jean Collins 58, Edward and Irene Wlekinski 58, Jim and Terry Cummins 57, Nicholas and Helen Xenos 57, Bob and Nancy Dimicco 56, Joseph and Frances Savitski 56, Michael and Pauline Aridano 55, Joe and Anne M Gruce 55, Bob and Rita Diette 54, Charles and Michele Staub 54, Fuzzy and Carol Ste. Marie 54, Tony and Betty Baccelliere 53, Joe and Cheryl Fiorentino 53, Mike and Linda Gargano 53, Bob and Pat Keeney 53, Ferd and Pat Paciolla 53, Pete and Phyllis Ryden 52, Pat and Marge Welk 52, Tom and Donna Bartolmeo 51, Joseph and Gale Indelicato 51, Alexander and Maria Schrader 51, Vincent and Dianna Tepiippe 51, Earl and Doris Cherubini 50, Gary and Sharon Civiletti 50, Robert and Rosemary Ruzicka 49, John and Elizabeth Caffrey 48, Bob and Linda Chiostri 48, William and Patricia Giordano 48, Steven and Vivian Rosia 47, Pete and Janice Amaral 46, Bob and Judy Dougherty 43, Donald and Kathy Frey 43, Mike and Terry Criscione 42, Albert and Dorothy Cooper 37, Gilberto and Kathleen Bordoni 35, Bob and Eleanor Monell 35, Art and Leanne Connor 32, Jeff and Suzy Hall 30, Joseph and Mry DiBernard 24, Warren and JoAnn Litavsky 18, Bruce and Linda Day 11, and Jim and Maryann Smith 1.

PRAYER ON YOUR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY O God, we thank you that you have given us another year of life together. We thank you for the love which grows more precious and for the bonds which grow more close each day. We thank you for the happiness we have known together; for the sorrows we have faced together; for all the experiences of

sunshine and of shadow through which we have come, up to today.

We ask for forgiveness for any failure on our part; for any times when we became difficult to live with; for any lack of sympathy and understanding; for anything which spoiled even for a moment the perfect relationship which marriage should be. Spare us to each other to go on walking the way of life together, and grant that for us it may be true that the best is yet to be: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

FORGIVEN: The Transforming Power of Confession is available on FORMED. The latest addition to the Augustine Institute library of sacramental

preparation programs, FORGIVEN carefully explains the Church's teaching on the Sacrament of Reconciliation, including a practical "walk through" of what happens in the confessional and how every moment connects to Scripture, Tradition, and God's passionate desire to be with us. If you have not checked out www.formed.org yet and created your own personal account, don’t miss out any longer. Use our parish code: QKR887 (must use capital letters) to have FREE access.

OUR MOTHER’S ATTIC

115 S. MAIN STREET (RT. 301) WILDWOOD HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

SATURDAY 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Resale shop benefitting the Soup Kitchen, Food Pantry and local Outreach programs. Your donations are appreciated. Drop-offs are welcomed Monday through Friday until 3:30 PM

and Saturdays until 1:30 PM. For pick up of large items, please call 689-0128 for scheduling. Please visit our store to shop and donate your household items

ST. PAUL CATHOLIC COMMUNITY WILL HOST THE

ADVENT RETREAT FOR MEN COME, O COME EMMANUEL

WITH VIANNEY CUNNINGHAM, T.O.R. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 2016

Gather for Friday Mass at 8:30 AM. Enjoy a continental break-fast in the Holy Family Room following Mass. Retreat starts at 9:30 AM and ends at 2:00 PM. The Retreat day includes lunch. Those who wish to remain for the Sacrament of Reconciliation after Retreat closes may schedule it with Fr. Cunningham.

RSVP BY NOVEMBER 25—-SEND INFORMATION BELOW WITH $25.OO RETREAT FEE TO

ST. PAUL CATHOLIC COMMUNITY : ADVENT RETREAT FOR MEN 1330 SUNSHINE AVE. LEESBURG, FL 34748

Name _____________________________________________ Phone or Email: __________________________________________________ Parish _____________________________________________ For more information contact: Sr. Ruth Platte, Adult Faith Formation—352-787-6354 ext. 251 $25.00 fee per person payable to —-St. Paul Catholic Community (Address is Above). Scholarships are available for those who have need).

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Visit our Website: www.sttimothycc.com

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Saint Timothy Parish is to be a Catholic

Community of faith called together by our Baptism and bound to each other through love. We respond to the call of Jesus by

celebrating His presence in prayer and worship proclaiming His word, calling His people to personal ministry thus affirming their

gifts, building His community through loving service and by reaching out to all people.

WE PLACE PRAYER, PEACE AND JUSTICE AT THE HEART OF OUR MISSION

Mass Schedule Monday—Friday: 7:15 and 8:30 AM Saturday: 8:30 AM Saturday Vigil: 4:00 and 6:00 PM Sunday: 7:00, 9:00, and 11:00 AM; and 5:00 PM Holy Days of Obligation Holy Day: 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 AM Holy Day Vigil: 4:00 and 6:00 PM

Deacon Robert Basye Deacon John Bellacicco Deacon Rich Kaseta Deacon Kevin Mukri Deacon Russell Anderberg, Retired Deacon Dick Bigelow, Retired Deacon Fred Giel, Retired Deacon Ron L’Huillier, Retired Deacon George Mattison, Retired Deacon John Sullivan, Retired Deacon Bob Turbitt, Retired

Baptism Preparation Class for Parents (call Parish Office) Marriage Four Months Advance Notice Anointing of the Sick Call Parish Office for appointment New Parishioners Please call Parish Office Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Confessions: Tuesday: ............... 9:15 AM Saturday: .............. 3:00 PM (Or anytime by appointment)

ST. TIMOTHY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1351 Paige Place, Lady Lake, FL 32159

(352) 753-0989 • Fax (352) 753-9602 Very Rev. Ed Waters, Pastor

Rev. Paul Chemplamparampil CMI, Parochial Vicar Rev. Leo Perera, Hospital Ministry

Rev. Robert V. Fucheck, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Gerard Cunningham, Retired Rev. Ray Leurck, Retired Rev. Peter Mitchell, Retired Rev. Gerald Shovelton, Retired

William Burns, Pastoral Associate

NATIONAL FEAST The Continental Congress proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving in 1777. A somber event, it specifically recommended “that servile labor and such recreations (although at other times innocent) may be unbecoming the purpose of this appointment [and should] be

omitted on so solemn an occasion.” Presidents Washington, Adams and Monroe proclaimed national Thanksgivings, but the custom fell out of use by 1815, after which the celebration of the holiday was limited to individual state observances. By the 1850s, almost every state and territory celebrated Thanksgiving. Many people felt that this family holiday should be a national celebration, especially Sarah Josepha Hale, the influential editor of the popular women’s magazine Godey’s Lady’s Book. In 1827, she began a campaign to reinstate the holiday after the model of the first Presidents. She publicly petitioned several Presidents to make it an annual event. Sarah Josepha Hale’s efforts finally succeeded in 1863, when she was able to convince President Lincoln that a national Thanksgiving might serve to unite a war-torn country. The President declared two national Thanksgivings that year, one for August 6 celebrating the victory at Gettysburg and a second for the last Thursday in November. Neither Lincoln nor his successors, however, made the holiday a fixed annual event. A President still had to proclaim Thanksgiving each year, and the last Thursday in November became the customary date. In a controversial move, Franklin Delano Roosevelt lengthened the Christmas shopping season by declaring Thanksgiving for the next-to-the-last Thursday in November. Two years later, in 1941, Congress responded by permanently establishing the holiday as the fourth Thursday in the month.

PRIMARY SOURCES Very little is known about the 1621 event in Plymouth that is the model for our Thanksgiving. The only references to the event are reprinted below: “And God be praised we had a good increase… Our harvest being gotten in, our governor sent four men on fowling, that so we might after a special manner rejoice together after we had gathered the fruit of our labors. They four in one day killed as much fowl as, with a little help beside, served the company almost a week. At which time, amongst other recreations, we exercised our arms, many of the Indians coming amongst us, and among the rest their greatest king Massasoit, with some ninety men, whom for three days we entertained and feasted, and they went out and killed five deer, which they brought to the plantation and bestowed on our governor, and upon the captain and others. And although it be not always so plentiful as it was at this time with us, yet by the goodness of God, we are so far from want that we often wish you partakers of our plenty.” Edward Winslow, Mourt’s Relation: D.B. Heath, ed. Applewood Books. Cambridge, 1986. p 82 http://www.plimoth.org/learn/multimedia-reference-library/read-articles-and-writings/thanksgiving-history

PASTORAL CARE Bereavement Ministry-Liturgy Deacon Rich Kaseta .............. 391-5703 Jennie Courter, Coord. Lit. .... 751-1009 Bereavement Ministry-Grief Support Mary Ehrnman ....................... 753-9853 Michele Jeror ......................... 259-1594 Ministry to the Sick Deacon Ron L’Huillier ............ 753-0989 Gerri Mukri ............................. 633-2686 Ministry to the Sick—Home Visits Gerri Mukri ............................. 633-2686 Knights of Columbus Jim Sparaco ........................... 259-6119 Marion Sparaco ...................... 259-6119 Bill Grieco (4th Degree).......... 674-9497 St. Vincent de Paul Office ....... 753-1455 Monday - Thursday . 9:00 AM—3:00 PM Friday ...................... 9:00AM—12:00PM Second Home Thrift Store Pick Up Last Thursday of Month . 7:00-11:00 AM Respite Care Deacon Dick Bigelow ............. 630-3952 Roseann Kory ........................ 750-2819 Kay Cosentino ........................ 259-3567 Respect Life Deacon John Sullivan ............ 750-6175 Barbara Stewart ..................... 753-6376 LITURGICAL LIFE Altar Care/Worship Environment Mary Holmes .......................... 753-5060 Altar Linens Lorraine Beller ........................ 750-5054 Marie Lavoie ................... 508-523-0663 Altar Servers Andrew LoFaro ...................... 753-0989 Ruth Kinstle ..................... 410-404-5912 Choir, Cantors & Hand bells Bill Doherty ............................. 753-0989 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Comm. Robert Strack .................. 845-548-9502 Readers Carmen Guzman .................... 750-3236 Sacristan Donna Boswell ....................... 750-3002 Ushers Joy Holmen ............................ 750-9679

BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS Bulletin articles must be submitted to bulletin@sttimothycc.com by noon on Monday prior to the Sunday you wish the item published. Submissions must be approved by the Ministry Coordinator or Publicity Chairman. Early submission dates are announced in the Bulletin.

ST. TIMOTHY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH—MINISTRIES

PLEASE BE MINDFUL! When entering Church, please be mindful that many people are praying. If you wish to greet someone do so in quiet tones so as not to disturb another’s prayer time.

HANDICAPPED The entry on the north side of the Church which is covered with a red awning is handicap accessible. Handicapped seating is provided in

the front pews. If you are unable to enter the lines for reception of Communion, please sit in the very first pews and the Priest/Deacon/Minister of Holy Communion will come to you with Holy Communion.

Thank you for your assistance.

If there is an emergency during Mass, the Head Usher will call 911. Please DO NOT call 911 from your personal cell. The Church has a direct line.

SERVICE ANIMALS While Service Animals are welcome in Church to accompany disabled individuals, anyone with a service animal should sit in the Narthex by

the doors. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD The Church Office accepts payment for Masses and Candles by credit card. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express.

PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE Many parishioners are extremely sensitive to scented shampoos, perfumes, deodorants, laundry detergent and other scented products. Please do not wear

them in Church. Thank you.

St. Timothy Catholic Church

CANDLES Six-day candles for the candle stands are available in the Gift Shop (see hours above) or in the Church Office 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday to Friday for $5.00 each (please bring exact amount). Other candles burn the red glass at the

bottom requiring costly replacement. Please do not burn any candles other than the ones sold in the Gift Shop and Church Office.

In the event the store and office are closed, please see Fr. Ed for candles.

LAST SUPPER PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL

The Chapel is available for quiet adoration in the presence of the Eucharist. Cards with information on how you may access the Chapel are

available in the Church Office (9:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday – Friday). Please, DO NOT leave any items, Rosary,

prayer cards, booklets, etc., in the Adoration Chapel.

When entering the Last Supper Adoration Chapel, it is necessary to place your full palm against the key pad before entering code.

While at prayer, please pray for an increase in the call to priesthood.

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SPIRITUAL LIFE Benedictine Oblates Ann Marie Porta ..................... 750-9009 Marian Movement of Priests Prayer Cenacle Angelo Musone ...................... 751-2520 Charismatic Prayer Deacon Bob Turbitt ................ 753-3298 Legion of Mary Rita Diette .............................. 750-2877 Bob Filan ................................ 259-8846 Servants of Mary Donna Curtis (Prioress) .......... 750-4307 Spanish Prayer Group Carmen Guzman .................... 750-3236 FAITH FORMATION ..................... 753-0989