MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY:VIGIL 5:00 PM

SUNDAY: 8:00 & 9:30 AM

11:30 AM & 5:00 PM

WEEKDAYS: 7:00 AM MASS

SATURDAYS: 8:00 AM

PUBLIC HOLIDAY 8:00 AM

HOLY DAYS: As announced

FIRST FRIDAY: 7:00 AM

Adoration: 7:30 AM—8:45 AM

Benediction: 8:45 AM

Mass: 9:00 AM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday: 4:15 - 4:45 PM and by request

BAPTISM/MATRIMONY

Contact the Pastor during office hours Mon.—Fri. 9 AM—3PM

ORGANIZATIONS/COMMITTEES

Parish Pastoral Council Chris Kierce, Vice Chairman

Parish Finance Council Elaine Coyne, Chairman

Bereavement Hospitality Anna Abbruzzee

THE SPIRITUAL CARE OF THE SICK AND AGED:

Please contact the Parish Office if you have a family member,

friend or neighbor who is unable to attend Church due to age or

infirmity. We will provide pastoral visits, with administration of the

Sacraments.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

All children not attending parochial school are expected to be en-

rolled in our Religious Education Program for grades 1-8. Enroll-

ment in the 9th and 10th grade Religious Education Program is

required of all students seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation.

St. Anthony Parish 10 Summer Street

Cohasset, MA 02025

Tel: 781-383-0219

Fax: 781-383-9948

Religious Ed: 781-383-0630

E-mail: saintanthonycoh@gmail.com

Website: www.saintanthonycohasset.org

Pastor Rev. John R. Mulvehill, S.T.D. Deacon Paul S. Rooney

Permanent Deacon Parish Staff

Barbara Dalrymple Office Administrator

Rosemary Sullivan Office Administrator

Adrienne MacCarthy Religious Education

Jane Reardon Religious Education

Kathleen Keyes Music Director/Organist

Bill Mezzetti Youth Director

Parish Mission Statement We, the parish family of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church welcome all, young and old, active or inactive, committed

or alienated, to enrich their lives by joining and participating in our faith community. We seek to reflect the light of Jesus

Christ by reaching out to serve all, and by sharing our joy and hope, as we continue our faith journey. May our lives,

inspired by the Holy Spirit, and nourished by the Eucharist, bear witness to our love for neighbors near and far.

ST. ANTHONY PARISH COHASSET, MA

Saturday, December 23

8:00 AM Edward Eugene McKeever—Memorial

5:00 PM Mary Malloy—1st Anniversary

Tuesday, December 26

7:00 AM Mary Wallace—Memorial

Wednesday, December 27

7:00 AM Nicholas R. Pitaro—1st Anniversary

Saturday, December30

5:00 PM Robert & Mary Londergan—Memorial

Sunday, December 31

11:30 AM Fidelio Rodrigues—Memorial

Dear Parishioners,

Sunday completes the short Advent season as we celebrate the

Fourth Sunday of Advent and quickly enter into the celebration

of Christmas, the nativity of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Christmas

season is a unique time of the year. There is no other celebration

during the year that is quite like it. It is a happy time that centers

on God, love, friendliness, family and friends. St. Luke in his

gospel says "the angel said to them, do not be afraid, for behold I

proclaim to you good news. For today in the city of David a

Savior had been born for you who is Messiah and Lord." This

simple proclamation by the angel is what brings us together to

celebrate Christmas day. In faith we know that the child is Christ

the Lord, the one who will redeem the human race from sin. This

child brings us out in large numbers to celebrate his birth and

rejoice in the joy that is Christmas We are happy to be able to

share this day of peace and joy with you, and pray that you will

continue to join with us in succeeding weeks as we pray for the

intercession of the Prince of Peace in our troubled and anxious

world.

Almost two thousand years ago the tiny Babe of Bethlehem

was born into a troubled world. Even now, two centuries later the

land made sacred by his feet still experiences unrest and turmoil.

Many of our homes and streets in our towns and cities are

troubled and disturbed. Perhaps this is the time to resolve to pray

that the Prince of peace might enter into troubled hearts and

homes, help us to bring an end to the ominous specter of

addiction which affects so many of our people, young and old.

Perhaps it is only the renewal of faith and love in our hearts

which will help us conquer the terrible threats to our homes and

our neighborhoods.

There is a story which was on the internet about a school

Christmas play produced by the children. The children in

Kindergarten were to line up, each holding a letter, the total of

which spelled out CHRISTMASLOVE. The little girl holding the

letter M was unaware that she was holding the letter upside

down, making the letter read W, even though the other children

noticing it began to laugh. Suddenly the audience realized that

the sign now read CHRIST WAS LOVE, and the audience broke

out in a loud cheer, for they knew that that was the real message

of Christmas.

Tomorrow, on Christmas day, there will be only one

collection taken up at all the Masses. This collection supports the

priests of the Archdiocese, who are retired and covers the

medical expenses of those who are sickly or disabled. All are

keenly aware of the spiraling costs of medical expenses, and can

understand the need for your generosity in this appeal. We are

proud of the fact that St. Anthony Parish, you, have been among

the most generous parishes in the Archdiocese in this appeal each

year. We also wish to thank all who contributed so generously to

the Giving Tree, helping to make Christmas a joy filled time for

so many through your thoughtful response.

All our Staff wish you a very blessed and peace filled

Christmas and thank you for choosing to share this day of peace

and love with us.

Sincerely,

Fr John R. Mulvehill

Week ending December 17

Last Week Fiscal Year to Date

Offertory Collection $10,197.00

Automatic Bank Offering $450.00

Total $10,647.00 $216,398.00

Budgeted Offertory $10,000.00 $250,000.00

Excess (Shortfall) $647.00 ($33,602.00)

Your financial support and generosity helps us build a strong

faith community and provide what many have come to expect

and enjoy.

We continue to ask for your help to achieve our weekly average

collection goal of $10,000.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

4th Sunday, of Advent December 24 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM

Christmas Vigil 4:00 PM Children’s Mass (Church)

4:00 PM Parish Center Mass

6:00 PM Choir Mass

(come early for caroling at 5:45 PM)

9:00 PM Vigil Mass

Christmas Day Monday, December 25

8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM

Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God

Sunday, Dec. 31 @ 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM

Monday January 1 @ 8:00 AM

This week, at all our Christmas Masses, our only

collection will be to support the retirement, medical and financial

needs of priests of the Archdiocese of Boston. On behalf of all of

our priests, thank you in advance for your generosity.

Rest in Peace May God bring into His Divine

Presence the souls of all who have died, especially

Mary Hartwell, Ellen Fallon, John Riley and June

Simeone.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT CHRISTMAS EVE

Altar Servers—This Weekend, December 23/24

5:00 PM Sean Durkin

8:00 AM Hannah Hession

11:30 AM Liam Tam, Peter Crumley

4:00 PM Hayes McCarron, Patrick McCarron

6:00 PM Anne Griffin, Mary Claire Griffin

9:00 PM Allie Olson, Drew Olson

Altar Servers—Next Weekend, December 30/31

5:00 PM Sean Durkin, Blake Martini

8:00 AM Sophie Grudinskas, Maddy Grudinskas

9:30 AM Liam Tam, Ella Dunkelberger

11:30 AM John Paul Buckley, Darbi Carmody

Ministers of the Word—This Weekend, December 23/24

5:00 PM Paul Cotter

8:00 AM Wendy Lanoue

9:30 AM Rick Daniels

11:30 AM Michael Coyne

Ministers of the Word—Next Weekend, December 30/31

5:00 PM Greg Helbock

8:00 AM Mike Pecca

9:30 AM Ed Graham

11:30 AM David Drinan

Eucharistic Ministers—This Weekend, December 23/24

5:00 PM Anna Abbruzzese, Margaret Cotter, Mary Rooney

8:00 AM Donna Abbadessa, Natalie Brandt, Margy Charles

9:30 AM John Carr, Susan Carr, Barbara Dalrymple

11:30 AM Donal Cahill, Sandra Murray, Donna O’Donnell

Eucharistic Ministers—Next Weekend, December 30/31

5:00 PM Carol Barrett, William Flaherty, Ann Helbock

8:00 AM Laura Chase, Joanne Cogill, Jean Hajjar

9:30 AM Barbara Donahue, Millie Kerrigan, Adrienne MacCarthy

11:30 AM Lorraine Curtin, Dan Duffy, Lanier Grassie

From the Deacon’s Bench

Be patient with yourself and your weaknesses.

Author—St. Pio of Pietrelcina

CONSIDER SHARING YOUR FAITH

Please contact us to volunteer @ 781-383-0630

Jane Reardon for Gr. 1-6 Ext 20 or Adrienne

MacCarthy for Gr. 7-10 ~ Ext. 019

GRADES 1, 3-6

Congratulations to the 3rd grade on a wonderful Christmas pageant.

There will be no classes from December 23rd thru January 2nd.

Classes will resume Wednesday, January 3rd. We wish you a

wonderful Christmas!

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HEAD’S UP…NEWS for grades 7-10:

GRADE 9 NEXT CLASS ~ January 7, 2018! Reminder Parents and

Candidates MUST attend the Rite of Calling Mass at 5pm that

evening, class will follow.

GRADE 10 Heads up parents: An email will be sent on 12/18 containing

important information for Confirmation; i.e. guidelines for choosing

a sponsor and a confirmation name as well as writing a letter to the

Bishop. ALL information MUST be returned NO LATER than

2/4/18.

For those in GRADES 7 & 8

NO CLASS 12/24 and 12/31.

HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

NEXT CLASS: JANUARY 7TH 2018.

Any Question or comments, please call: Adrienne MacCarthy

Thank you to all who contributed to the

sale of the Advent Wreaths and Candles.

It was very successful in raising money

for the food pantry.

The Confirmation Class sorted and bagged our

greatest assortment yet!! From clothes, sports

equipment, dolls and Legos to art supplies,

books and grooming products. The candidates

were witness to your extreme generosity.

Thank You to all those who helped fulfill a

child’s wish this Christmas. In addition to the

Christmas presents our Parish donated $2,400 in gift cards.

This is astounding! Thank You! Because of your generosity,

we were able to help 5 local families as well as the families we

help through Catholic Charities. Our 10th grade

Confirmation Class prays that your hearts are filled with the

spirit of Christmas!

III Kerry McCabe & Terence Durkin

DECEMBER 24, 2017

Prayer for Our Troops Almighty God and Father, hold our servicemen and

women in your loving hands. Protect them as they

protect us. Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need.

We ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior

Amen

Greetings Are you new to St. Anthony Parish? If so, we hope that you find us a

welcoming and inviting family of faith. If you would like more

information about entering more fully into our parish life and

ministry, we ask that you complete the form below and return it to

the Parish Office, 10 Summer St., Cohasset MA 02025. Thank you.

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