We Welcome all Visitors! Welcome to St. Stanislaus Parish. We are happy you chose to be with us today. If you are traveling, we pray for your safe journey. If you live in the Wilmington area, we hope you will return soon to worship with us.

St. Stanislaus Catholic Church 4849 Castle Hayne Road ~ Castle Hayne, NC 28429

Phone: 910-675-2336 Fax: 910-675-3116 Website: ststanislauscatholic.org

Parochial Administrator Fr. Roger Malonda Nyimi Ext. 12

Deacon Deacon Jeff Jolly Ext. 14 Parish Secretary and Bulletin Editor

Rebecca Clements Ext. 26 ststans4@ec.rr.com Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Christmas Week Mass Schedule Tuesday Christmas Eve 5:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Christmas Morning 9:00 a.m. Thursday 12:00 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturdays at 3:45 p.m. After the 8:30 a.m. daily Masses, or by appointment

Mass Intentions

Sun. 12/22 9:00 a.m. † Cristopher Rendano by Dad, Mom & Patrick Rendano Tues. 12/ 24 5:00 p.m. † Larry Seese by Deacon Jeff & Bev Jolly Tues. 12/24 8:00 p.m. † Paul Burey by Nancy Burey Wed. 12/25 9:00 a.m. † Al Rendano by Deacon Jeff & Bev Jolly Thurs. 12/26 12:00 p.m. † Sophie Mazur Morris by Theresa & David Mazur Fri. 12/27 8:30 a.m. Ziggy & Bozena Bekier’s 37th Wedding Anniversary Sat. 12/28 5:00 p.m. For the Intentions of our Parishioners Sun. 12/29 9:00 a.m. † Charlie Lipari by Ludi, Lena and Gene Lipari

First Reading — You will be given this sign: The virgin shall conceive and bear a son (Isaiah 7:10-14). Psalm — Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory (Psalm 24). Second Reading — God has called us to belong to Jesus Christ (Romans 1:1-7). Gospel — The son born of Mary shall be called Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins (Matthew 1:18-24). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Today’s Meditation

On this final Sunday of Advent our scriptures focus on the historical birth of Jesus, who is son of David and Son of God, child and king, Jesus and Emmanuel. Isaiah the prophet begs Ahaz to ask for a sign, to allow God to offer him reassurance of the survival of the Davidic dynasty. The king hypocritically refuses to “tempt the LORD” in that way (Isaiah 7:12), but the prophet foretells the birth of

a son, an heir to the throne, who will prove the Lord’s enduring protection of God’s chosen lineage on the throne of David. The child will be called Emmanuel. Matthew’s reference to this history in his description of the birth of Jesus highlights the contrast between the faithless refusal of trust shown by Ahaz, and the complete trust in God shown by Mary and Joseph in bringing about the birth of Jesus Christ. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Our Mission Statement

In recognition of God’s love and presence in every human being, the members of Saint Stanislaus Parish embrace the challenge to serve God and all His people. In fellowship with one another, we nurture our Catholic Faith through the celebration of the sacraments and reflection on the word of God. As a welcoming and culturally diverse Faith Community, we strive to proclaim and live the good News of Jesus Christ while providing for the spiritual and physical needs of those less fortunate.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Tuesday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Wednesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Thursday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Friday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Saturday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-5; Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23

Parish Planner

Sun. Dec. 22 10:15 p.m. FIG Bake Sale Decorating of Church

Tues. Dec. 24 Have A Blessed Christmas!

Wed. Dec. 25 Parish

Thurs. Dec. 26 Office

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Tues. Dec. 31 Closed

Wed. Jan. 1 Have A Happy New Year!

Liturgical Ministries Schedule Our Ministry Schedules are available to view

at our website: ststanislauscatholic.org click View Now

Tuesday December 24

5:00 p.m.

Tuesday

December 24 8:00 p.m.

Saturday

December 28 5:00 p.m.

Sunday December 29

9:00 a.m.

S Mary Seese Volunteer Larry Cash Carolyn Cash

Volunteer Volunteer

Tom Radewicz Mike S.

G. Youth Mania Swart Pat Schlegel Shirlyn Lane

R-1 R-2

D. Cool Youth

Francis Reck Jane Harper

Jack Fera Nathan H.

Ludi Lipari JoAnn T.

Host Cup Cup

Elaine H. Bobbie B. Volunteer

Rose B. Ludi L. Jack Fera

Kathy Y. Rose Bickert Charlene P.

Carolyn Cash Larry Cash Suzanne M.

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Alex K. Lincoln S.

Chelsea M.

Alex K. Lincoln S.

Sub Blake B.

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Louis S. Volunteer Youth Youth

Mike Masone Dave Bickert Ed Albrecht Wendy Fera

Mike Masone Dave Bickert Ed Albrecht Volunteer

Louis Stanley Tom Radewicz Dennis Kudro Volunteer

Wednesday

December 25 9:00 a.m.

Dennis Kudro Rae Kudro

Mary Rendano

Nathan H. Jacob H.

Gerry Slater Maria Choi Volunteer

Tessa H.

Dennis K. Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer

Please contact me in the office at 675-2336 to have a loved one placed on our prayer list to enable me to update the list of those who need our prayers. Thank you very much, Rebecca

May all those in need of our prayers and their caretakers

feel God’s Love for them!

Our Prayer List

Anthony Apostolico Saul Ayano Guss Baca Kaylee Marie Barats Sharon Battistelli Bozena Bekier Kara Bennett Francis Berrie Mary Berrie Sinead Berrie Tyler Bonnett Rita Cadigan Gwen Canady Betty Cascone Nathan Clemente Teresa Coleman Bob Collins JoAnne Condra Henry Cowart Max Dahlmann Leighton Diorec Jean Dousharm James Dudley Tea Dudley Janice Dukovic Cathy Finucane Owanna Fishgold Stella Florence J.D. Grainger Jr. Shirley Graham Brenda Grainger Fran Gurgul Irma Haney Celie Wirth Hardin Michael Hill Marsha Humphreys Grace Jenkins

Camilla Kawczynski Thomas Kelley Virginia Kistler Bea Kosmowski Betty LaFaze Kathleen LaVigne Cathy Lanunziata Katie Lemaire Kathleen Lenahan Stephen Likens Laura Longo Tim Ludlum Gloria Luyon Lachlan MacNeish Mary Malakian Larry Malakian Mia Marchesie Mike Masone Josephine McCoy David Moore Mike Muno Lois O’Connor Melissa Peirsall Mary Pelland Marie Rampersad Rosa Marie Santos Eveanne Schechter Larry Schmidt Pat Strickland Dakota Stouffer Gerritt Swart Polly Thompkins Kevin Vernon Mike Vorderburg Jean Vorderburg Armmanda Wilson Arynne Wilson

Stewardship of Treasure December 8, 2019

Debt Reduction $40.00 Diocesan Special Military $75.00 For the Poor $5.00 Immaculate Conception $548.00 Mass Intentions $10.00 Religious Retirement $722.00 Seasonal Flowers $10.00 Sunday Offertory 12-8-19 $4,051.00 Total $5,461.00

Thank You for your Support

May God Bless You Always, And in All Ways!

There is an appointed time for everything, and a time

for every affair under the heavens. —Ecclesiastes 3

We will reserve this space for the purpose of sharing with our parishioners some of the times in our lives when one of ours is born or we mourn a loss or to celebrate a time to laugh or a time to dance. Please let us know by calling Rebecca in the office at 675-2336, if there is something you would like to share.

The Main Sanctuary Candle will burn from Dec.27th through Jan.2nd

In Loving Memory of Kathy Spolarich and Donnie Spolarich

prayerfully offered by their family

Come and Join Our Team

If you can share a bit of your time, Father Roger would like to invite you to join the many who help to make our Liturgy the beautiful celebration that it is. We are in need of Sacristans for our Saturday evening Masses. We also need Ushers, Readers and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Father meets periodically to plan the Liturgy and he would like to have a Liturgical Coordinator for the Saturday evening Masses that would take part in this planning process. If you would like to participate in any of these Ministries please call the office at 910-675-2336 or Rae Kudro at 910-520-3200 for more information. We would be glad to help you in any way we can.

Advent Candle Lighting

This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday of Advent.

the candle symbolizes Peace The candles will be lit by the following

Saturday, December 21, Donna Gedridge Sunday, December 22, The Witkowski family

Cemetery Rules for Flowers & Wreaths

We ask that all artificial flowers not be pushed directly into the ground. Please use a metal container or PVC pipe with Styrofoam to prevent wind from blowing around your flowers. All wreaths should be secured. All flowers and wreaths should be removed no later than 30 days

after the holiday. Thank you very much!

FIG Youth Group News

The Followers in God Youth Group will be having it’s 5th Annual Christmas Bake Sale in the Church Hall this Saturday, December 21st and Sunday, December 22nd after Mass. What a great time to pick up some delicious treats to share with family and friends. They would be very grateful for any donations of goodies from our parishioners. Come and see our youth for a sweet treat. Thank you!

Evangelization News!

These excerpts each week come from the book Pillar of Fire Pillar of Truth.

God constantly uses material things to show his love and power. After all, matter is not evil. When he created the physical universe, everything God created was “very good” (Gen. 1:31). He takes such delight in matter that he even dignified it through his own Incarnation (John 1:14). During his earthly ministry Jesus healed, fed and strengthened people through humble elements such as mud, water, bread, oil, and wine. He could have performed his miracles directly, but he preferred to use material things to bestow his grace. In his first public miracle Jesus turned water into wine at the request of his mother, Mary (John 2:1-11). He healed a blind man by rubbing mud on his eyes (John 9:1-7). He multiplied a few loaves and fish into a meal for thousands (John 6:5-13). He changed bread and wine into his own body and blood (Matt. 26:26-28). Through the sacraments he continues to heal, feed, and strengthen us.

Christmas Mass Schedule

St. Stanislaus

Tuesday Christmas Eve Mass at 5:00 p.m. Youth Choir Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir will present seasonal songs Tuesday Christmas Eve Mass at 8:00 p.m. Adult Choir

St. Joseph, Burgaw

Tuesday Christmas Eve Mass at 8:00 p.m.

St. Stanislaus

Wednesday Christmas Day Mass at 9:00 a.m.

St. Joseph, Burgaw

Wednesday Christmas Day Mass at 9:00 a.m. (Spanish) Wednesday Christmas Day Mass at 11:00 a.m. (English)

Pastoral Council Chairperson — Cal Beasley 910-530-0508 Vice Chairperson — Marty Yakimovich 910-617-2805 Secretary — Cindy Geppert 910-663-4302 Fellowship Outreach — Ellen Graskoski 910-399-2810 Cemetery — Charlene Pete 910-675-9780 Evangelization — Joyce Lemon 910-262-2131 Communication — Cal Beasley 910-530-0508 Maintenance — Marty Yakimovich 910-617-2805 Dominic Bianco 910-675-0524 Liturgical — Rev. Roger Malonda Nyimi 910-675-2336 Faith Formation — Mike Szalkiewicz 910-264-7588 Youth Ministry — Mike Keith 910-264-5340 Finance — Larry Cash 910-470-1306

Finance Council Chairperson — Larry Cash 910-470-1306 Members: Bozena Bekier Debbie Cool Dennis Kudro Tom Radewicz

Knights of Columbus

Grand Knight — Calvin Beasley 910-530-0508 Meetings — First Tuesday of each month Rosary — First Sunday of each month Social — Third Wednesday of each month

Ladies Guild President — Rae Kudro 910-520-3200 Meetings — First Sunday of each month

Social Ministries Chairperson — Carolyn Cash 910-470-4916

Evangelization Contact — Joyce Lemon 910-262-2131

RCIA Contact Joyce Lemon 910-262-2131

Bereavement Committee Pat Krzyzewski 607-727-3488 Helen Rice 910-604-2499 Teresa Forman 914– 805-2339

Bible Study Coordinator — Helen Rice 910-604-2499 Sept.— May—Each Thursday 9:30 AM—In the Parish Hall

Helping Hands

Coordinator— Jack Fera 910-686-8168 Every Other Thursday

Liturgical Team

Rev. Roger Malonda Nyimi 910-675-2336 Coordinator — Rae Kudro 910-520-3200

Music

Adult Choir Director Sheila Hardison ststans-music@bizec.rr.com Youth Choir Director Cindy Geppert emrahllc2@gmail.com

Faith Formation Directors Maria Stanley 910-612-7287 Debbie Cool 910-443-0661

Safe Environment Team

Deacon Jeff Jolly 910-675-2336 Co-Chairperson Elizabeth Scharf Members: Miranda Witkowski , Tim Dominowski, Maria Stanley

Prayer Shawl Ministry Contact — Elaine Howard 740-359-6877 Meetings-Last Tuesday of the month, 9:00 a.m.

FIG (Followers In God) Youth Group Contact: Louis Stanley 910-259-8497 Meetings- each second Sunday of the month Sept.— April — 12:00 PM May-Aug.- After 9:00 AM Mass

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