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Parish Weekly News from REALM
Week at a Glance December 8th thru December 15, 2019 for St. Mary Parishioners
WEEK AT A GLANCE! (See bulletin or website for more information)
Readings December 15th can be found at: usccb.org/bible/readings/121519.cfm
-Committed to Christ Time and Talent forms are due. Remember to fill out and turn in to the collection basket, Vestibule box, or the Parish Office. We are asking you to recommit each year. Please pray and determine how you can help St. Mary’s with your God given talents. We would like 100% participation.
- Please remember to use your Special Jubilee Christmas envelope in the December envelope packet. Funds are still needed, next Saturday is Jubilee Christmas. Please place in the collection basket this weekend. Volunteers are also needed, please see the bulletin.
- Please join us in prayer for the People of Haiti. The 5:15 pm Mass every Tuesday and our Rosary before all weekend Masses both thru the end of the year will be for the intention of the People of Haiti.
Friday 12/06 First Friday
-First Friday Adoration – 9:00am
-Eucharistic Adoration or Confessions at 3:30PM
-Hispanic Christian Family – 7:00pm in Bishop Higi Room
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE – 7:00pm St. Boniface, Lafayette
Sunday 12/08 Second Sunday of Advent
-Breaking Open the Word – 9:00am in the St. Joseph Room in the Cathedral
-Coffee and Donuts – 10:00am in the gathering space
-33 Days to Morning Glory – 10:15am Bishop Higi Room
-Sena Society – 10:15am Bishop Bennett Room
-CGS – 10:30am in the Atrium
-Confirmation Prep – 3:30pm Bishop Higi Room
-Religious Education – 3:30pm Bishop Bennett Room
-Middle School Religious Education –3:30pm Bishops’ Memorial Hall
-CTEC B.L.A.S.T. event after the 5:30pm Mass there will be dessert and games in BMH
Monday 12/09
-Browning meeting – 2:45pm Bishop Higi Room
-RCIA/Children – 5:00pm in Bishop Bennett Room
-Consecration to Mary Mass – 5:30pm in the Cathedral
-33 Days to Morning Glory Reception – 6:30pm in Bishops’ Memorial Hall
-Holy Hour with the Serra Vocations at 7:00pm in the Cathedral
-CTEC Antioch 2.0 6:30 – 8pm at Café Literato, West Lafayette
-ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES – 7:00PM at St. Francis Xavier, Attica
Tuesday 12/10
-Men’s Bible Study – 6:30am in the Parish Office
-Legion of Mary – 3:30pm
-Miraculous Medal Novena – 5:45pm
-Blessed Threads Group meeting – 4:00pm Bishop Gallagher Room
-CGS – 6:15pm in the Atrium
-Bereavement with special guest Jeff Todd, Jr. – 7:00pm Bishop Higi Room
Wednesday 12/11
-CGS –5:00pm in the Atrium
-Opening the Word – 6:00pm in Bishop Gallagher Room
-Adult Faith Formation/Catechumenate -7:00pm in Bishops’ Memorial Hall
-Inquiry – 7:00pm in Bishop Higi Room
-Eucharistic Adoration & Confessions – 7:15pm in the Cathedral
-ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES -7:00PM at St. Bernard, Crawfordsville
Thursday 12/12
-Jubilee Christmas Setup & Sorting – 3:30pm Bishop Higi Room
-Cub Scout meeting – 6:15pm in Bishops’ Memorial Hall
-CGS – 6:15pm in the Atrium
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE – 7:00pm St. Joseph, Covington
Friday 12/13
-Jubilee Christmas Sorting – 9:00am in Bishops’ Memorial Hall
-Eucharistic Adoration or Confessions at 3:30PM
Saturday 12/14
- Jubilee Christmas Sorting – 8:00am in Bishops’ Memorial Hall
-Breaking Open the Word – 4:30pm in St. Joseph Room
- O Antiphons Parish Event- 5:30pm in Bishops’ Memorial Hall
Sunday 12/15 Third Sunday of Advent
-Coffee and Donuts – 10:00am in the Atrium
-CGS -10:30am in the Atrium
-Altar Server Training- 1:30pm in the Cathedral
-Confirmation Prep – 3:30pm in Bishop Higi Room
-Religious Education – 3:30pm in the Bishop Bennett Room
-Middle School Religious Education – 3:30 in Bishops’ Memorial Hall
Save the Date:
-Jubilee Christmas is on Saturday, December 14th 9:00am - Noon. Donations are needed by December 12th. Volunteers are needed.
-Parish Gathering celebrating the O Antiphons on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Register by December 8th. On our website: saintmarycathedral.org
-Our Art and Environment Committee will need your help to “decorate” the Church for Christmas on Monday, December 23rd. We will be picking up poinsettias at 9:00 AM at Bennett’s Greenhouse. If you have a large vehicle we would appreciate your help. We will begin decorating the church at 9:30 AM. We NEED your help—many hands make light work. Questions? Please contact Mary Farrell at 426-4238.
Job Opportunities in the Diocese:
-St. Lawrence Church, Lafayette has openings for Coordinator of Adult Ministries and Coordinator of Family Life. Please see St. Lawrence’s website for more details. saintlawrencechurch.net
-St. Francis of Assisi, Muncie has an opening for Campus Minister. Please contact Tara Edmondson, at tedmondson@parish.dol-in.org for details.
-Blessed Sacrament, West Lafayette has a need for Childcare Help.
Sundays from 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Contact Katie Sanders at ksanders@parish.dol-in.org or 765-463-5733.
-St. Mary Cathedral School, Lafayette needs a Title I Teacher to teach reading and math skills to our K-3 students. Please contact Mrs. Kim Delaney at kdelaney@lcss.org to apply.
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Zec 2:14-17Or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10abResponsorial Psalm Judith 13:18bcde, 19Gospel Lk 1:26-38Or Lk 1:39-47
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How to Make a Report
Indiana law requires that any individual who has reason to believe that a child is a victim of abuse or neglect must report immediately to:- The local Child Protection Services agency (Hotline: 800-800-5556); or
- A local law enforcement agency.
Under Indiana law, it is a criminal act not to make such a report. This law applies to all adults without exception.
By Phone:- Doris May, Victim Assistance Minister & Head of Pastoral Response Team: (765) 464-4988
- Kurt Wolf, Diocesan Investigator: (765) 269-4666 or 800-533-7018
By mail:
Please compose a detailed description of the facts/incidents of the abuse and send it to Mr. Kurt Wolf: P.O. Box 260, Lafayette, IN 47902.
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confession schedule
- Sun: 7:00 AM to 7:15 AM
- Wed: 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
- Fri: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
- Sat: 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM 3:45 PM to 4:15 PM
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Mass Times
- Sat: 4:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sun: 7:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 11:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- MF 8:15 AM EnglishEnglishEN Tuesday & Thursday when school is in session.
- Tu Th 5:15 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- 1st Sat: 9:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN
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Holy Day Mass Times
- Vigil: 5:30 PM
- Holyday: 6:30 AM|8:15 AM|12:15 PM|6:30 PM
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Adoration
- Monday: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Serra Holy Hour
- Wednesday: 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM Eucharistic Holy Hour
- Friday: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Eucharistic Holy Hour and confessions
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Celebrating 150 years Video click here
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The Catholic Moment: December 1, 2019
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The mission of the people of St. Mary Cathedral Parish is to worship God in Word and Sacrament and to use our gifts to carry out the mission of Jesus Christ.
Our Mission is based on the following values: Loving God and neighbor through support of parish activities and community groups; Developing personal and community conversion throughout our lifetime; Teaching parishioners of all ages the Gospel message handed down to us from the apostles; Reaching out to invite others to share the gospel of Jesus and; Taking personal responsibility for stewardship of our parish resources by contributing time, talent, and communicating openly and honestly about our parish needs and assets.