Saint of the Day

St. Saturninus - Feastday: November 29
For more informaton on St. Saturninus visit: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=802

Week of November 28 - December 4

Tuesday, November 29 - Women's Spirituality Group - 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM; Wednesday, November 30 - Religious Education Classes for Grades 1-6 - 6:15 Pm to 7:30 PM; Grade 8 - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM; High School Youth Ministry will meet in the Loft - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM;  Thursday, December 1 - Men's Spirituality Group - 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM; Advent Talk with Deacon Bob - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Saturday, December 3 - 2nd Grade 1st Reconciliation at 10:00 AM; Sunday, December 4 - 2nd Sunday of Advent; Sunday School - 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM

FEAST OF SAINT CATHERINE LABOURE’ - Originator of the “miraculous medal”

Monday of the First Week of Advent

The Meaning of the Front Side of the Miraculous Medal

Mary is standing upon a globe, crushing the head of a serpent beneath her foot. She stands upon the globe, as the Queen of Heaven and Earth. Her feet crush the serpent to proclaim Satan and all his followers are helpless before her (Gn 3:15). The year of 1830 on the Miraculous Medal is the year the Blessed Mother gave the design of the Miraculous Medal to Saint Catherine Labouré. The reference to Mary conceived without sin supports the dogma of the Immaculate Conception of Mary—not to be confused with the virgin birth of Jesus, and referring to Mary's sinlessness, “full of grace” and “blessed among women” (Luke 1:28)—that was proclaimed 24 years later in 1854.

The Meaning of the Back Side of the Miraculous Medal

The twelve stars can refer to the Apostles, who represent the entire Church as it surrounds Mary. They also recall the vision of Saint John, writer of the Book of Revelation (12:1), in which “a great sign appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of 12 stars.” The cross can symbolize Christ and our redemption, with the bar under the cross a sign of the earth. The “M” stands for Mary, and the interleaving of her initial and the cross shows Mary’s close involvement with Jesus and our world. In this, we see Mary’s part in our salvation and her role as mother of the Church. The two hearts represent the love of Jesus and Mary for us. (See also Lk 2:35).

(From cl weekly, 11-28-11)

Saint of the Day

St. Cecilia - Feastday: November 22 -Patron of musicians

For more information on St. Cecilia visit http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=34 

1st Sunday of Advent, Year B (Be Alert) November 27, 2011

First Reading: Isaiah 63:16b-17,19b;64:2-7 (Our Redeemer); Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 (God is Faithful); Gospel: Mark 13:33-37 (Be Watchful)
Adults: Am I as concerned about my encounter with Christ as I am about my retirement benefits and mortgage payments?
Children: How can I help other children in need during this time of Advent?

http://www.faithfirst.com/question_week.html 

November 21 - 27

Monday, November 21 - Catechist potluck/training, 6:00 PM in the Conference Room; Couples Bible Study, 6:30 in meeting room 2; Fun Fest Committee meeting 7:00 PM in meeting room 3, Tuesday, November 22 - Women's Spirituality Group, 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM; Wednesday, November 23 - NO Religious Education Classes this evening and NO High School Youth Ministry; Thursday, November 24 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING, Mass at 9:00 AM; Sunday, November 27 - 1st Sunday of Advent; No Sunday School.

Last Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A - November 20, 2011

Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (Christ is King)
First Reading: Ezekiel 34:11–12, 15–17 (I will Judge); Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20–26, 28 (All in All); Gospel: Matthew 25:31–46 (Surrounded in Gloria)
Adults: How might my attitude change if I were to see Christ in every person I meet?
Children: Who can I love instead of judge?

http://www.faithfirst.com/question_week.html

Religious Education

RE Classes for Grades 1-6, 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM; Grade 7, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM; High School Youth Ministry, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the Loft.

St. Albert the Great

Albert the Great was one of the Church's greatest intellects. He studied at the University of Padua and later taught at Hildesheim, Freiburg-im-Breisgau, Regensburg, and Strasbourg. He then taught at the University of Paris, where he received his doctorate in 1245. He was among the first and greatest of the natural scientists, gaining a reputation for expertise in biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, geography, metaphysics, and mathematics. He was also very learned in biblical studies and theology.  To learn more visit :

http://www.catholic.org/saints/sofd.php?month=November&day=15 
at Catholic Online - Saints & Angels

November 14-20

Tuesday, November 15 - Women's Spiritulality Group, 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM; Wednesday, November 16 - Parish Story Gathering, 9:00 AM, Fr. Corradi (1991 - 2005) to present; Religioius Education Classes for grades 1-6, 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM; grade 7, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM; High School Youth Ministry, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM; Ecumenical Thanksgiving Prayer Service, at Hope Lutheran Church, at 6:30 PM; Thursday, November 17 - Men's Spirituality Group, 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM; Parish Story Gathering, 6:30 PM , Fr. Corradi (1991 - 2005) to present; Sunday, November 20 - Sunday School, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM 

Saint Martin of Tours - Patron of Soldiers

Martin of Tours (316-397) - Martin was a Bishop and a pioneer of western monasticism.  Martin was born in 316, the son of a pagan army officer.  At the age of 15 he was inducted into the army in Italy.  In 337 Martin cut his cloak in 1/2 and gave one half to a freezing beggar in France.  That same night Maring had a vision of Christ wearing half of his cloak.  Martin converted to Christianity and left the army to return to Italy where his mother and others received the faith.  Around the year 360 Martin joined St. Hilary of Poitiers and became a hermit at Liguge, the 1st monastic community in France.  Martin was named bishop of Tours in 371.  He founded Marmoutier Abbey and lived there while performing his episcopal duties.  Martin eventually went to Rome and to Condes, where he established a religous center where he died on November 8, 397.

(from Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, 1998)

Veteran's Day

The following is from the blog of the Jesuit Father Brian Campbell:

On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, the guns of World War I finally fell silent. Today we remember the 16 million who died in that war. We add to that the 60 million killed in World War 2, 54,000 American troops in the Korean War, 58,000 in the Vietnam War [plus 1 to 2 million Vietnamese], and on an on through the Gulf War, Afghanistan and Iraq. And still it goes on.

Please remember all our veterans in your prayers today.

33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A - Share the Master’s Joy

First Reading: Proverbs 31:10–13, 19–20, 30–31 (Praise Her); Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1–6 (People of Light); Gospel: Matthew 25:14–30 (Be Faithful)
Adults: What sacrifice am I willing to make to serve poor and needy?
Children: How can I use my “talents” to help people in need?

Religious Education

Religious Education Classes: Grades 1-6, 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM and Grade 8, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM; High School Youth Ministry will meet in the Loft 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

November 7-13

Tuesday, November 8 - Women's Spirituality Group 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM; Sacred Worship Meeting 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM; Open Gym 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Wednesday, November 9 - Religious Education Classes: Grades 1-6, 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM and Grade 8, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM; High School Youth Ministry will meet in the Loft 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.  Parish Story Time Gatherings: November 9 - 9:00 AM - Fr. Bill Menzel Years (1985 - 1991); November 10 - 6:30 PM - Fr. Agnew to Fr. Bill Menzel (1952 - 1991); Thursday, November 10 - Men's Spirituality Group 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM; Friday, November 11 Veteran's Day, please take a moment to say a prayer for all of our service men and women, those who have served and are currently serving; Saturday, November 12 - Genesis to Jesus, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Harvest Fest Dinner, 6:00 PM; Sunday, November 13 - Sunday School 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM.

Pope’s Intentions for November

General Papal Intention for November
That the Eastern Catholic Churches and their venerable traditions may be known and esteemed as a spiritual treasure for the whole Church.

Mission Papal Intention for November
That the African continent may find strength in Christ to pursue justice and reconciliation as set forth by the Second Synod of African Bishops.

Religious Education

Religious Education for Grades 1-6, 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM and for Grade 7, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM; High School Youth Ministry, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in "the Loft"