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SUNDAY MASSES Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m.

Sunday: 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

DAILY MASSES Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.

HOLY DAY MASSES 8:30 a.m., 7:00 p.m. or as announced

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SacramentsRECONCILIATIONFridays: Following the 8:30 a.m. MassSaturdays: 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. or by appointment.

BAPTISMBaptisms are held on the first and third Sundays, following the 11:30 a.m. Mass and the second Saturday, following the 4:00 p.m. Mass. All first-time parents are asked to attend a Baptism Preparation Class before scheduling their child’s Baptism. For class times, contact Sr. Ruth Hamel in the Parish Office.

MARRIAGEBased on Diocesan guidelines, couples should contact the Parish Office at least twelve months in advance of the intended date. A marriage preparation program is required.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK & PASTORAL MINISTRY TO THE HOMEBOUNDCall the Parish Office at (614) 267-9241. Available at any time.

FUNERAL MINISTRYFamily of deceased should contact the Parish Office as soon as possible.

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MASS INTENTIONSSATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 4:00 p.m. For the Intention of Trevor Crawford

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 8:00 a.m. Charles & Irene Cull † 9:30 a.m. For the People of the Parish 11:30 a.m. Kim Fields †

MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 8:30 a.m. Hank Nini †TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 4:00 p.m. For the Living & Deceased Members of the Frecker & Freriks Families 7:00 p.m. For the People of the Parish 10:00 p.m. For the People of VenezuelaWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 10:00 a.m. Elaine Hayes †

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 8:30 a.m. Eugene & Rita Bush †FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 8:30 a.m. For the Souls in Purgatory & For Peace on Earth

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 4:00 p.m. For Rita & Gregory Purnell (50th Wedding Anniversary)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 8:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish 9:30 a.m. Adrienne McCann † 11:30 a.m. Ellen Carroll †

† Deceased

PASTORAL STAFF Pastor Fr. Matthew Hoover ................................ [email protected] Permanent Deacon [email protected] Weekend Assistants Msgr. Anthony Frecker Pastoral Minister Sr. Ruth Hamel, O.P. [email protected]

FAITH FORMATION Adult Faith Formation Sr. Ruth Hamel, O.P. [email protected] Music Ministry Deanna Oppenheimer ............... [email protected] P.S.R. Coordinator Paulette Mudrey .......................................... [email protected]

PARISH OFFICE STAFF Phone: (614) 267-9241 Fax: (614) 267-7720

Parish Business John Bernard [email protected] Administrator Marketing & Mission Administrative Assistant Karen Cannell ......................................... [email protected] Facilities Manager Keith Altier

SCHOOL STAFF Phone: (614) 267-6579 Fax: (614) 267-2549

Principal Colleen Kent ................................. [email protected] Assistant Principal Rick Logue [email protected] OfficeManager Marina Hachwa [email protected] Preschool Erika [email protected] Secretary PeggyHeffernan ........................ [email protected] School Age Child Care Mary Louise West [email protected],(614)267-0239

PARISH SUPPORT SERVICES Faith-Based Counselor Mary Ann Jepsen .... [email protected],(614)309-2270 Planned Giving Liaison Kelly Noll [email protected],(614)352-1655

ADVISORY COUNCILS Finance Council Chairman Brian Byrne ..................................... [email protected] Parish Council President Heather MacKinnon ......... [email protected] School Board President Brian Conway [email protected]

LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE – DECEMBER 28 & 29, 2O19MASS TIMES 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

EXTRAORDINARYMINISTERS

Bob SteinbauerDon MuenzMark KelseyBetty KelseyBobbi Mitch

Cathy CostelloMary Lu Harrison

Don HarbaughDiana WinklerJeanne Stoker

Peg TippetKeith KidnerEileen Kidner

Pete EichelLaura Julian

Molly Dodane

Anna LohrerDave Wall

Christine DemkoElizabeth Hart

Bob PoirierJulie Kaminski

LECTOR E.J. Davis Barb Nini Jody Foltyn Laura Wise

ALTAR SERVERS

Ian Fountain Rosalie Gengras

Mia Gill Grace Green

Catherine IntiharParker Jenkins Rosie Kessinger

Kylie Doon Caroline Dunham

Leo Dush Toby Dush

Patrick Moore Isaac Nguyen Grace Ortega

James Packard

USHERSE.J. Davis

Mike HatzoJohn Groeber

Chris MahlerRalph MathewsMichael Girard

John LongbrakeSean O’NeilJeffOrtegaJohn Ryle

Bob PoirierBob TaylorJeffDoon

Brian Byrne

WELCOME DESK Pat ConwayDiana Marie Winkler

Suzanne SmithRonnie Hiss

Lynn BoardwineJen Bennett

Michelle Sap

Janine OmanAnne CampbellCarolyn Smith

HOSPITALITY SUNDAYAll are invited for fellowship and refreshments followingallSundayMassesonthefirstweekendofeach month.

THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 22, 2019

PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTSAT MASS – JANUARYPlease check the schedule to see if there is a weekend Mass in January that you/your family are able to carry

uptheoffertorygifts.Intheoffertoryprocession,thebreadandwinearepresented (offered)by the faithful toGodbefore theyareconsecrated.Members of the parish are invited to bring up the gifts at the Mass(es) of their choosing, throughout the year. To participate in this ministry, email the parish office at [email protected] or go to www.bit.ly/ICPresentationofGifts and sign up for the Mass or Masses at which you and your family wish to carry up the gifts.

DECEMBER CONTRIBUTORSTO THE SANCTUARY LAMPSThe Sanctuary lamp burns constantly to proclaim the real presence of Jesus in the Tabernacle. For the month of December, the Sanctuary candle in the Adoration Chapel was donated by the Spinosi Family. The Sanctuary candles in the church were donated by the Sullivan Family, the Little Family and the Dennis Mong Family. Our thanks go to these families for their generosity.

IN OUR PARISH MAY THEY REST IN PEACE: Please remember in your prayers Al Dorinsky, who died this week. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may your consoling love be with his family and friends

ANNIVERSARIES: We congratulate John and Linda Bednar, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 20, 2019.

GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF TIME WITH JESUS AND YOUR SISTERS IN CHRIST!Give yourself the gift of the Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference on Saturday, February 15, 2020, from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Ohio Expo Center. Come to pray, learn and rest with your sisters in Christ from around the diocese. Register now for early bird pricing at www.columbuscatholicwomen.com. Don’t miss this day of amazing grace!

DIAPER DRIVE!The Knights of Columbus are collecting diapers on the weekend of January 18-19 to benefit families who havechosen life over abortion. January is the March for Life

month and all donations will serve the Pregnancy Decision Health Center in Columbus, Ohio. Diaper sizes 3 and 4 have been identifiedas the greatest need. Cash donations will be accepted online at https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=M6AQXZXDPC2WU&source=url or by using the QR code below. Many families face challenges and hardships with a pregnancy and having a child. By providing this service, we not only lighten their burden, but also show our support for life. Please drop offdonations in thegathering space beforeandafterallMasses. The Knights will be available to take donations andansweranyquestionsyoumayhave.

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2019The mystery of Christmas is a drawing near to God, or rather God drawing nearer to us. Scripture reminds us that the condition for

entering the kingdom of God is to become a child in relation to God (Catholic Catechism 526). Only when Christ is fully formedinuswillthemysteryofChristmasbefulfilled.Wemustseek, and desire a deeper relationship with him. This became possible for us at Christmas, the birth of Jesus, a marvelous exchange!Thomas a Kempis explains it like this:

The one who has from eternity been in the bosom of the Fatheris now resting on his mother’s knees.God is so close to youthat he lets himself be embraced like a childand held like a baby at the breast-for“theWordbecamefleshanddweltamongus.”How is it possible for him to be more like youand more closely related to you?Look,hehasyourfleshandbones!God has become your brother.

If God really entered our history, then history must be fundamentally changed. God is my brother and your brother and this changes everything! We are Christ’s brothers and sisters, men and women who became related to God. This relationship with Jesus is something immeasurable, so that we can never value it highly enough. Then let Christ Jesus be formed in us more and more! Let us humble ourselves and be “born of God!” This is indeed a day of rejoicing. “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests!”A Holy and Blessed Christmas to you!Fr. Matt

MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASONYou are cordially invited to join us for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist during this Christmas season. With warm wishes for a blessed and fruitful season of miracles, love and thanksgiving, may 2020 draw you closer to Jesus Christ that you may experience all the rich blessings He has for you.

CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAYTuesday, December 24 4 p.m. Christmas Eve: Children's Choir – Organ, Trumpet, and Violin; Prelude Begins at 3:40 p.m. 7 p.m. Christmas Eve: Contemporary Ensemble and Choir – Keyboard, Guitars, Flute; Prelude begins at 6:30 p.m. 10 p.m. Christmas Eve: Traditional Choir – Organ, Trumpet and Flute; Prelude begins at 9:30 p.m.Wednesday, December 25 10 a.m. Christmas Day: Cantor – Organ and Trumpet; Prelude begins at 9:40 a.m.

NEW YEAR’S EVE AND NEW YEAR’S DAYTuesday, December 31 4 p.m. Vigil of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of GodWednesday, January 1 9 a.m. Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

“Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord.” “ “

“Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory.”


Fiscal Year 7/1/2019-6/30/2020 • Offertory Report 12/15/2019

12/15/2019 YTD 2019/2020Recorded Envelopes/Checks $ 26,604.60 $ 551,270.07Loose Cash & Checks $ 603.12 $ 14,798.75TOTAL RECEIVED $ 27,207.72 $ 566,068.82Weekly Operating Expenses $ 25,000.00 $ 600,000.00Weekly Overage (Shortage) $ 2,207.72 ($ 33,931.18)

Families Receiving Envelopes 1,059Envelopes Received 217Families on EFT 310

Manage your electronic contributions online! Visit www.iccols.org and click“Offertory&Stewardship”undertheGivingmenu.ThankyouforyourfinancialsupportofourCatholicfaithhereinourparish.

“My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19

TIME, TALENT & TREASUREFostering Stewardship as a Way of Life SOCIAL CONCERNS

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL5TH SUNDAY COLLECTIONSt. Vincent de Paul will hold their 5th Sunday Collection onDecember28and29.Weaskyourcontinuedfinancialsupport for their charitable works. The need is great! You may use the envelope in your packet or members will be at the church doors after all Masses next weekend to accept your donations.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSESNatural Family Planning classes at St. Paul the Apostle Parish begin on January 26, 2020. The full course of NFP classes in the FEMM (Fertility Education & Medical Management) model will be offered 6:15-8 p.m. and continue at those same times on February 16 and March 15. Engaged and married couples may register at www.columbuscatholic.org/nfp-program or contact NFP Coordinator Jennifer Fullin at 614-241-2560 or [email protected]. Couples are asked to register by January 22, so materials will be ready at the first class.

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE2020 CATHOLIC MAN OF THE YEAR.The Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club is accepting nominations for the Diocese of Columbus 2020 Catholic Man of the Year. Bishop Robert Brennan will present this annual award on Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Men’s Luncheon. The Catholic Man of the Year is awarded to one layman who, through his daily actions, words, and prayers, exemplifies the “good and faithful servant.” The recipient will have the opportunity to share his personal testimony during the ceremony. Nominations will be accepted through December 31, 2019.Fordetails,nominationinstructionsandtherequiredonline nomination form, go to catholicmensministry.com/cmoy. Submit your nomination and let us know why your husband, father, son, uncle, brother or friend is the Catholic Man of the Year!

NEW YEAR’S EVE MASS DECEMBER 31“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, His love endures forever!” 1 Chronicles 16:34. A Praise and Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated at St. Therese Retreat Center located at 5277 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43213. The Rosary will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by praise and worship songs with prayer teams and Confession available. Mass is at 7 p.m. celebrated by Fr. Jim Coleman. Fellowship will follow after Mass. Sponsored by the Columbus Catholic Renewal. Please bring a dish to share. For more information, visit www.ccrcolumbus.org or call (614) 500-8178.

LUNCH & LEARNThe Martin de Porres Center (2330 Airport Drive, Columbus) hosts a lunch and conversation on Wednesday, January 8 at 11:30 a.m. about using art to shine a light on the current refugee crisis around the world. Artist Rosy Avoscan, Laurie Van Balen of Columbus Crossing Borders, and DSOP Justice Promoter BarbaraKane,OPwilldiscusstheircurrenteffortsandwaystohelp. You can also view Rosy's current art exhibit "Am I Us or Them" during the program. Lunch and program are free, but please register at https://martindeporrescenter.net/programs/ or (614) 416-1910.

GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFTOF FINANCIAL PEACE!


Our worship space is beautifully decorated for the holiday season with poinsettias purchased with donations from parishioners who wish to honor deceased family members, loved ones and friends. We offer prayers for

the souls of all those lost as we recall the beautiful memories of their time with us.

Catherine Canty Adkins

Albin Alberini

Fred Anderson

Kelly Kirkpatrick Andrews

Atzberger Family

Paul Bertram

Frances Biegun

George Brauner

George J. Brauner

Mary E. Brauner

Frank Brown

Burkhart/DeVol Families

Butts Family

Jack Butterfield

Eugene & Dauherita Bush

Christopher Campbell, Sr.

Betty Canty

Jean and Denny Clark

Deceased Members of the Clark Family

Moynell & Jan A. Clark

Philip Cleary

Cockrell and Bryan Families

Chuck Conn

Ray Cook

Dora & Umberto Colussi

The Joseph Conti Family

Lisa Crawfis

James E. Crawford

Katherine Crawford

Miles Crawford

Charles and Irene Cull

DelSignore/Bevilacqua Families

Deceased Members of the Demko Family

DeSeno and Tawney Families

Megan Farrell DeVendra

George Durbin

John R. Echenrode

Mary T. Echenrode

Deceased Members of Elovitz Family

Jack and Marie Fallon

Steven Farkas

Brian Farrell

Patricia Farrell

William Ferguson

Kim Fields

C. Edward Flood

Vi Fowler

Donald Fracasso

Lydia Fracasso

Adelbert and Rose Marie Fraise

Deceased Members of the Gallagher Family

Brian Lee Girard

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Girard

Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Girardi Family

Deceased Members of Goodrich Family

Rev. Eugene Green

Mr. & Mrs. James Green

Christopher Harper

James Harper

Michael Harper

George Hart

Deceased Members of the Hawkins Family

Cory Hays

Bob Hicks

Mary Louise Hicks

Joe, Clara & Greg Hill

Vincent & Marie Hoersten

Frederick P. Holcomb

Nora P. DorrianTom Drawdy

Beverly A. DuffyJohn C. and Betty J. Duffy

George & Genevieve DurbinBob Echenrode

Mary T. EchenrodePhyl & Bill Eikleberry

Rose ElfleinJack and Marie Fallon

Steven FarkasBrian Farrell

Patricia FarrellC. Edward Flood

Marge & Butch FlorioViva Fowler

Donald FracassoLydia Fracasso

Adelbert and Rose Marie FraiseJoe Gantner

Brian Lee GirardMr. & Mrs. Robert GirardNicholas Girardi Family

Deceased Members of Goodrich FamilyBenjamin Grayem

Mike GrayemSr. Agnes Louise Green

Rev. Eugene GreenMr. & Mrs. James Green

Gene GreeneJohn Michael Griga

Anthony GroeberBrian HarperChris HarperJames Harper

Michael HarperDennis Hartsough

Deceased Members of the Hawkins FamilyLinda Heilmann

Mary HeinkFlorence Henderson

Robert HindmanMarie & Vincent Hoersten

Helen & Henry AddisonBrian Adkins

Catherine AdkinsAl Albano III

Albin AlberiniJoann AndrackiZenon Andracki

Kelly Kirkpatrick AndrewsStephen Berichon

Daniel BestBevilacqua Family

Boch and Stoker Families Alma & Ray Bockelman

George BraunerGeorge J. BraunerMary E. Brauner

Frank BrownBob & Pat Butts Family

Monica CacchilloChristopher Campbell, Sr.

John Campbell Elizabeth Canty

John CantyMary Canty

Kathy CarpenterMary & Joe Cegala

Kathryn, Jim, Jimmy & Johnny ClarkCockrell and Bryan Families

Donald ColussiDora & Umberto Colussi

Charles ConnPauli Connelly

Joseph Conti FamilyMary Cotter

Robert & Margaret CotterLisa Crawfis

Charles and Irene CullEdward & Frances DavisMegan Farrell DeVendra

Mary & Steve DeVolJohn Dimond III

John DonnellyJohn E. Dorrian


Frederick P. Holcomb Jr.Noah Hummer

Win & Earl HummerHunsinger & Smith Families

Theresa HuterSeth Jenkins

Virginia, Louis & Tom JulianMary & Vincent Keller

Irene & Albert KemmerlingGeorge H. Kielkopf

Lawrence & Ann KielkopfKirschbaum & Blackstock Family

Ronald KyserBrian Lange

Deceased Members of the Lapworth FamilyRoger Laub

Ann LaughertyCarl (Pete) & Louise Lippert

Little & Rarick FamiliesTom Litzinger

James LongenbakerSuzann LongenbakerCharles & Anna Lynch

Joseph LynchRobert Mahler

Frank & Ann MapleSam & Hilda MartinMarie & Jack Mason

Rich MayoMcGarity Family

Ed, Lorraine, and Bob McMahonAl & Roslyn Messer Family

The Meyer FamilyRalph & Martha Mong

Phyllis MortonMaria Myers

Hank NiniDonna Noga

Mary Louise NugentAnne Obergfell

Harold & Florence O’ConnorPaul J. and Mary A. O’Dea

Msgr. Paul J. O’DeaStephen A. O’Dea

Carla Cathleen O’NeilEugene H. Ossege

Bob OvermanJoseph Oxley, Sr.

Holly Hatheway Passmore Robert & Joan Poirier

John Pollick FamilyCatherine E. Purnell

Robert C. PurnellBubba Raphael

Thomas J. RaphaelLeona Rausch David Ream

Deceased Members of the Regan FamilyElizabeth & Thomas Reidy

Mary RettemyerJerry Robinson

Bob RoehrerDeceased Members of the Sapp Family

Floyd SarffMarion & James Schlegel

Jim SchultheisJohn, Rita, John Jr., Dan Schultheis

Bill ShannonPhilomena Shaw

Sara SheeranVirginia Sheeran

Robert Sicuro Vera SimpsonWard Simpson

Rob SloanFr. James T. Smith

Michael Malone SmithMichal Smith

Michael Sue SondermanMyron & Louise Spazzarini

Vera StaleySylvia & Steve Stephens

Elizabeth StewartMr. & Mrs. William Suchy

Sweeney FamilyDonald Swepston

Elizabeth SwepstonJanis SwepstonRoger Swepston

Mr. & Mrs. Emit TaylorJonathan Taylor

Terbosic & Potonia FamilyMarilynn TestaThomas Testa

Clarence and Margaret TheadoJack Theado

Mary Ann TheadoMr. & Mrs. Bill Ulrey

Dan WelkerPatricia Wojnowski

Wolf & Nugent FamiliesWyckoff FamilyPayton YoungRudolph Zych


414 E. North Broadway, Columbus, OH 43214 614.267.9241 www.iccols.org

Register today! Visit https://bit.ly/RegisterforICAlpha

Alpha is an opportunity to explore the Christian faith in a friendly, relaxed, open environment. It is open to all adults who are interested in encountering Jesus in a new and personal way and exists to reinvigorate active Catholics and encourage dialogue with others who may not know - or have fallen away from - Christ. Alpha consists of 10 weekly sessions featuring food, a short video and small group discussion. There is no pressure. EVER.

Alpha is for anyone searching for a deeper meaning in life. It is for those without a faith tradition, those who haven’t been to church in years and those who attend church regularly. ALL ADULTS ARE WELCOME!

Who is Jesus? January 14

Why Did Jesus Die? January 21

How Can I Have Faith? January 28

Why and How Should I Pray? February 4

Why and How Should I Read the Bible? February 11

How Does God Guide Us? February 18

How Can I Resist Evil? February 25

RETREAT — 8 a.m.-3 p.m.—THE HOLY SPIRIT February 29

Why and How Should I Tell Others? March 3

Does God Heal Today? March 10

What About the Church? March 17

Questions about Alpha or want to be a part of the all-volunteer committee? Email Martha or Jim Bowling at:

[email protected] [email protected]

Sessions are Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Marian Hall. Please plan to participate in all 10 weekly sessions and the retreat. Childcare is available for all Tuesday evening sessions!

Each Alpha session begins with food, followed by a short DVD presentation by Nicky Gumbel, an Anglican priest. After the video, small group discussions are facilitated by Hosts and Helpers.


$966,687Expenses previously reported in thecampaign finance report dated April 2019

$700Quieting Room Carpet

$36,703Diocesan Assessment* for FY2018-19campaign collections

$54,276Electrical contract for church

CAMPAIGN EXPENSES

Thank you to all of the parish families who have made new pledges -- and those who continue to payon existing pledges - for our "United in Faith and Tradition. Building for the Future." capital campaign.We are most thankful for your support. If you have yet to make a gift, please visit our web site atwww.iccols.org and choose Capital Campaign from the "Giving" on the homepage.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW?

dimmers on lighting in the sanctuary and nave ofthe church;new lighting on the statues in the side chapels;highlighting for the Stations of the Cross; and updated lighting in the choir loft.

New electric! At this time, we are adding a new, state-of-the-art, electrical panel to the sacristy which will add:

During the Strategic Planning process of 2017, $8.4 MMworth of capital needs were identified including churchrestoration, parish office renovation and expansion, anew production kitchen and dedicated cafeteria and anaddition to the Parish Education Center. As ofDecember 1, we have raised 23.8% of the funds forthese projects.

In addition, finishing touches on the tabernacle areaare forthcoming. Stay tuned...

23.8% pledged

*6% Diocesan tax on all receipts

$8.4 MMof capital needs


SCHOOL NEWS & ACTIVITIES

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL NEWSOn behalf of the entire school staff, Merry Christmas to all families and may the true JOY of Christmas be with you during this beautiful season.

Kindergarten Preview will be held Thursday, January 9, 2020. This program is designed for prospective incoming Kindergarten students. We will have two informational sessions, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Learn details about our Kindergarten program, our Catholic school, opportunities for scholarships, and take a school tour with our Student Ambassadors. You are invited to bring your future kindergartner as our teachers will have something special planned for them. Please call and let us know you are coming! (614) 267-6579.

Registration for the 2020-21 School Year begins January 6, 2020 for current families and January 13 for new families. Please check the school website (www.ic-school.org) for registration details. This includes new and returning preschool families.

Ed Choice Scholarship Informational Meeting will be held Wednesday, January 22 at 7 p.m. in Room A. Administrators from IC and OLPareinvitingourfamiliestocometogethersoquestionscanbeaddressedregardingthisimportantscholarshipopportunity.Pleaseinvite your friends that are currently not enrolled in our schools so they, too, can learn about these scholarships.

COMPASSIONATE SUPPORTCourage offers compassionate support for men and women with a same-sexattraction who want to live chastely in accordance with the Church’s teachings. Meetings are on the 1st Sunday of the month. EnCourage is a program which offerssupportforfamilymembersandfriendsofmenandwomenwhoexperiencesame-sex attractions. Meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday monthly. Information regarding either of these programs, endorsed and facilitated by the Diocese of Columbus, is available at (614) 296-7404, [email protected], or on the Courage International website at https://couragerc.org/.

SAVE THE DATE!The IC Women’s Club Annual Martin Luther King Blood Drive is on Monday, January 20, 2020 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. If you last donated on or before Monday, November 25, 2019 you may be eligible to donate. You can

now schedule an appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: IC or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

The Fourth Sunday of Advent Catechism Corner “The Father’s only Son, conceived as man in the womb of the Virgin Mary, is ‘Christ’ that is to say, anointed by the Holy Spirit, from the beginning of his human existence, though the manifestation of this fact takes place only progressively: to the shepherds, to the magi, to John the Baptist, to the disciples. [Cf. Mt. 1:20; 2:1-12; Lk. 1:35; 2:8-20; Jn. 1:31-34; 2:11] Thus the Whole life of Jesus Christ will make manifest ‘how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power.” [Acts 10:38] (CCC, 486) The Catechism of the Catholic Church

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) “Jesus was born in a humble stable, into a poor family.202 Simple shepherds were the first witnesses to this event. In this poverty heaven’s glory was made manifest.203 The Church never tires of singing the glory of this night: ‘The Virgin today brings into the world the Eternal/ And the earth offers a cave to the Inaccessible./ The angels and shepherds praise him/ And the magi advance with the star,/ For you are born for us,/ Little Child, God eternal!”204 (CCC, 525) “The Word became flesh so that thus we might know God’s love: ‘In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.72 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life’.”73 (CCC, 458) “The Church thus confesses that Jesus is inseparable true God and true man. He is truly the Son of God who, without ceasing to be God and Lord, became a man and our brother: ‘What he was, he remained and what he was not, he assumed,’ sings the Roman Liturgy.95 And the liturgy of St. John Chrysostom proclaims and sings: ‘O only-begotten Son and Word of God, immortal being, you who deigned for our salvation to become incarnate of the holy Mother of God and ever-virgin Mary…you who are one of the Holy Trinity, glorified with the Father and the Holy Spirit, save us!”96 (CCC469) These excerpts from the Catechism of the Catholic Church speak about the mystery of our salvation, the Trinity, eternal life, and God’s infinite love for us. Take some time today and throughout this week to ponder these truths. Ask God for an increase in His gifts of Faith, Hope, and Love [Theological Virtues] so that “you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” [Eph. 3:18-19] [202: Cf. Lk 2:6-7. ; 203 Cf. Lk 2:8-20. ; 204 Kontakion of Romanos the Melodist.] [72 1 Jn 4:9. ; 73 Jn 3:16.] [95 LH, January 1, Antiphon for Morning Prayer; ct. ST. Leo the Great, Sermo in nat. Dom. 1, 2; PL 54, 191-192. ; 96 Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Troparion “O monogenes.”]

Reconciliation: The Sacrament of Healing and Restoration. During this season of Advent we are given the opportunity to examine our lives and to assess our relationship with God and others. If we are separated in any way, if our relationships are strained or broken, God asks us to be reconciled and be restored to wholeness.

Penance helps aid us in the restoration process. Ultimately, God is our healer and restorer. And God uses our cooperation with His grace to bring these about in and through us.

There will be an opportunity this week to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation, on Wednesday, December 18th at 7 pm in the church.

Check out FORMED.ORG this week for Christmas programs WATCH: “Mary of Nazareth” Ignatius Press Films Run Time: 2hrs. 41mins. [This movie is not rated, but was created with an adult audience in mind. It may contain violence indicative of the life and times of the saint or character portrayed. We would recommend Parental Guidance and that parents preview it before watching with children.] “The Story of the Nativity: The Truth of Christmas” Augustine Institute [Join top scholars, inspirational speakers, and popular authors as they explain the story behind the story of the birth of Jesus.] Run Time: 59 mins. “Joseph of Nazareth: The Story of the Man Closest to Christ” Run Time: 1 hr., 37 mins. Brother Francis: “O Holy Night, The King is Born: What Christmas Is About” Augustine Institute—For Children – Run Time: 26 mins. Opening the Word--4th Sunday of Advent—December 22, 2019 – Run Time: 6 mins., 28 secs.

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The virgin shall conceive, and bear a son.

Finally! We come to a set of Advent readings that point straight as an arrow toward the day of hope’s arrival. True, this story of King Ahaz refusing the counsel of his advisor Isaiah happened seven centuries before the time of Jesus. But Isaiah always had an ear cocked to the future, his gaze fixed on celestial visions and undreamt of possibilities. His prophecies bulge with wonderful potentials and also fearful suffering ahead. Each step of human history is a step toward one or the other. King Ahaz says no to visions of any kind. He’s more concerned with military strategies than prophetic births. He’d have paid more attention if Isaiah had counseled: “Move your troops farther north” or “Make a treaty while you still can:’ Ahaz wasn’t anxious to know how God figured into the scheme of things. All he knew was, Emmanuel was not a manual for political success.

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On one side of history stand King Ahaz and his kind. Such people seek to control the future and make use of religion only so far as it gets them what they want. On the other side of history are folks like Paul. Paul surrenders to God’s service and allows himself to be used purely for divine purposes. Because Paul has full confidence in the God he’d come to know in Christ Jesus, Paul is willing to go anywhere, do anything, and be anything God might desire. So Paul could be apostle, slave, migrant preacher, tentmaker, miracle worker, arrested criminal, epistle writer ... all the way to beheaded felon for Christ’s sake. Paul is, in Christ, a genuinely free man. That kind of freedom is rarely seen. Most of us are enslaved by other roles: breadwinner, responsible adult, churchgoer, mortgage payer. On second thought, Paul’s slavery is rather attractive.

» What distinguishes the burdens you carrybecauseyoumustandthoseyoucarryforlove’ssake?

MATTHEW 1:18-24

When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded.

Christmas has many starting points. You could say it started with the annunciation of the Lord or Joseph’s dream. Maybe it started years earlier when some astronomers from the East studied the sky and saw a new star that fascinated them. Maybe it really began centuries ago when Isaiah had his weary conversation with King Ahaz and told him Emmanuel was the answer he was looking for. Perhaps Christmas began with the establishment of the ruling house of David. Or it could have started when a new nation was promised to a man from Chaldea called Abram. Perhaps Christmas was already in the mind of God when sin first corrupted the paradise that was creation. Maybe it was always abundantly clear, from a celestial perspective, that what humans broke, only God could fix. All we know is, because everyone played their part on cue, we’re celebrating Emmanuel again this week.

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