December 6, 2020 | Second Sunday of Advent

Sacrament of Reconciliation Tuesday, December 8th: 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. Saturday, December 12th: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Reconciliation will be held in the cry room at the church in accordance with the social distancing rules.

17 St. Patrick Lane | Rolla, MO 65401 | 573-364-1435 | http://church.stpatsrolla.org

St. Patrick Catholic Church

Mass Schedule and Intentions Saturday, December 5th 5:00 p.m. Bob Cruse†Sunday, December 6th: Second Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Bill and Eleanor Higley† 10:30 a.m. Joeseph Kuenz 7:00 p.m. ParishionersMonday, December 7th 6:00 p.m. Modesta and Juan Megofna†Tuesday, December 8th: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:15 a.m. Parishioners 6:00 p.m. Catherine Huellhorst† Wednesday, December 9th 8:15 a.m. PJ Mertens† 8:15 p.m. Ed Hornsey†Thursday, December 10th 7:00 a.m. Sharla Waldon Friday, December 11th 8:15 a.m. Jack Meystrik† Saturday, December 12th 5:00 p.m. Stephanie WeldySunday, December 13th: Third Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Parishioners 10:30 a.m. Judy Gannon† 7:00 p.m. Mary Buehler†

Connect with St. Patrick Parish on Facebook. Fr. Greg is posting information daily including recorded Masses.https://www.facebook.com/stpatsrolla

Parish StaffFr. Greg Meystrik, Pastor gmeystrik@stpatrickrolla.orgDeacon Chad Lewis chadlewis@email.comDeacon Thomas Manion tcmbrowntrout9@gmail.comDeacon Matthew McLaughlin mcl@rollanet.orgTony Arnold, School Principal aarnold@stpatrickrolla.orgTom Kasza, Campus Minister rollacatholiccm@gmail.comConnie Bolbecher, Parish Bookkeeper bookkeeper@stpatsrolla.orgKathy Rawson, Parish Administrative Assistant officeassist@stpatsrolla.orgDoris Backes-Delp, School Administrative Assistant dbackesdelp@stpatrickrolla.orgMadonna Woelk, School Secretary mwoelk@stpatrickrolla.orgTheresa McCarthy-Brow, Newman Administrative Assistant newman@mst.edu

Phone NumbersParish Office 573-364-1435St. Patrick Catholic School 573-364-1162Newman Center 573-364-2133

Second Sunday of Advent - December 6, 2020

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Financial Information for November 29, 2020

Offertory Income $ 5,416.00Candle Donations $ 92.00Newman Support $ 50.00Human Development $ 95.00Christmas Flowers $ 60.00Electronic Contributions Weekly $ 760.00 Monthly $ 20,590.00

1st Reading: IS 40: 1-5, 9-11Responsorial Psalm: PS 85: 9-10-11-12, 13-142nd Reading: 2 PT 3: 8-14Gospel: MT 1: 1-8

Liturgical MinistersDecember 12th, 13th

Saturday 5:00 p.m.Communion Ministers: Jane Victor, Liz CallLector 1st Reading: Linda MeyerLector 2nd Reading: Michael KallmanSacristan: Sarah McCluskeyServer: Ryder HannekenUshers: Karl Bade, Calvin Meyer

Sunday 8:00 a.m.Communion Ministers: Suman Rao, Marion Van HooseLector 1st Reading: Tippy DuncanLector 2nd Reading: Chris VierretherSacristan: Ken ArthurServer: Tyler BallUshers: Linda Virant, Paul HirtzSunday 10:30 a.m.Communion Ministers: Scott Smith, Genevieve BonoLector 1st Reading: Trisha ButzLector 2nd Reading: John ButzSacristan: Lynn LutzenServer: Adam McCarthyUshers: Marlena Woelk, Klaus Woelk

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Schedule of Events

Wednesday, December 2nd5:00 - 7:45 p.m. Adoration - Church7:45 p.m. Benediction - Church

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Catholic Stewartship Appeal (CSA)Thank you to all who have made a donation or a pledge to this year's CSA campaign.

Parish Name: Saint Patrick Parish Location: RollaParish Goal: $50,000.00Total Committed $34,320.00Total Received: $24,496.67Percentage of Goal Committed: 69%Diocese CSA 2021 Goal/Totals as of 11/30/2020Diocese Goal $2,450,000.00Total Committed: $1,789,386.43Total Received: $1,282,603.83Percentage of Goal Committed: 73%

*This year’s Catholic Stewardship Appeal goal for the entire diocese is $2,450,000. After the diocesan goal has been met, any parish meeting their individual goal is eligible to receive a rebate of 10% of the goal, plus 90% of any funds raised above the goal. Parish goals must be met with cash and/or pledges received by March 15, 2021 and fulfilled by the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.

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DecemberFor a Life of Prayer

We pray that our personal relationship with Jesus Christ be nourished by the Word of God and a

life of prayer.

Prayer Intention of the Holy Father

Prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for Protection from the Coronavirus

O Immaculate Heart of Mary, we entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick.At the foot of the Cross, you participated in Jesus’ pain, with steadfast faith.Patroness of the Diocese of Jefferson City, you know what we need.We are certain of the power of your intercession, so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee, joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the Father’s willand to do what Jesus tells us: He who taught us to “love one another, as I have loved you” took our sufferings upon Himself and bore our sorrowsto bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Bring under your mantle of protection all who provide care for the sick andminister to their needs, as your Son implores us to do for one another.V. We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.R. Do not despise our pleas and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.

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Please pray for the repose of the soul of Catherine Huellhorst. Catherine, a long-time parishioner, celebrated her 100th birthday on August 16, 2020, and passed away on December 2, 2020.

FORMED offers daily reflections and enrichment for Advent. The Road to Bethlehem, an opt-in digital discipleship program is designed to lead you into an encounter with Christ and his love through Advent. The program includes daily Advent reflections by Dr. Tim Gray, weekly videos, audio talks, and book excerpts, Brother Francis reflections for children, and a weekly action item to help you put the Advent message into practice. It is completely free for St. Patrick parishioners. Visit FORMED.org/Advent

To register for FORMED:• Go to FORMED.org/signup• Select your parish• Register with your name and email address• Check your email account for a link to begin using

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The Solemnity of the Immaculate

Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Tuesday, December 8th

Masses are:6:00 pm Monday8:15 am Tuesday6:00 pm Tuesday

This Week at the Newman Center

The Newman Center is streaming events on Zoom. The Zoom meeting room is live! It is open 24-hours a day for people to log on and spend time together. It will function like a virtual Newman Center.

Newman Zoom Linkhttps://umsystem.zoom.us/j/2715724458

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There will be a Women’s Book Study over Winter Break! All women are welcome to join to keep each other company and enjoy the break in a way that keeps us together! This is not exclusive to Newman, so please spread the word! If you have any questions, please contact Claire Croley at cac9p9@mst.edu.The SEEK 2021 Conference will be held February 4th - 7th in a hybrid virtual format. Small groups will be created for watching all of the speakers, Mass, and Adoration: a group will be created here at Newman! The cost per person will be about $50. Please contact Lauren Coulter (lmcc2t@umsystem.edu) if you have any questions. A formatting note for the events listed below: all events listed with an asterisk (*) are simultaneously being hosted at the Newman Center and on the Newman Zoom.Monday, December 7th11:30 am - 1:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration - Newman Chapel4:30 - 5:30 pm Winter Women's Book Study Information Session*Join a discussion and Q&A session about the book study. Books will be handed out. 6:00 - 7:00 pm Morality Monday*Join us for a special Game Show edition.Tuesday, December 8th6:45 pm - 7:45 pm Tuesdays Be Awesome (TBA)*Join us at Newman for a random event every week!Wednesday, December 9th7:45 pm - 8:10 pm Confession at St. Patrick Church8:15 pm - 9:15 pm Mass at St. Patrick ChurchCelebrate Mass with the Newman Center followed by a social with cookies and lemonade. Mass will also be live streamed on the St. Patrick Church Facebook (link below).Thursday, December 10th11:30 am - 1:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration - Newman Chapel7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Peter 3:15*Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope. This week’s topic is Adam’s Apology Part 2: Revelatory Theology and Faith.Friday, December 11th3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Rosary5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Roast n' Toast* Join us to 'send-off' our graduating seniors8:00 -10:00 pm - Movie Night (tentative)Saturday, December 12th9:00 am - 2 pm Woodcuts - a Newman tradition of cutting firewood and providing it to needy families that use to heat their homes. Contact Andrew Liebmann at ajlndk@mst.edu for more information.Sunday, December 13th7:00 pm Mass - St. Patrick Church

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Nominations Sought for Pastoral CouncilThe Pastoral Council of St. Patrick Parish is an advisory body that offers support and advice to our pastor. Nominations are being sought to fill three vacancies beginning in January. Any lay person aged 18 years or older and a registered member of the parish is eligible for election to the Council. Nominations may be placed in the PC box in the gathering area or e-mailed to the office at receptionist@stpatsrolla.org. The election will take place in early December through in-person voting at Mass and on-line via SurveyMonkey.

Calendars for 2021 are AvailableFree Catholic calendars are available in the narthex. Thank you to Null and Sons Funeral Home for donating the calendars.

Art and Environment Ministry Seeking Volunteers Volunteers are needed to help with Church decorations for November and December. Send a message to Linda Virant at virant@fidnet.com to request a schedule of dates and times, or call and leave a message at (573) 201-1099.

Christmas Flower Donations AcceptedDonations for flowers used to decorate the church for the Christmas season can be placed into a collection basket at Mass or dropped off or mailed to the parish office. Please place your donation in an envelope marked "Christmas Flowers" and list any names for remembrance.

Cub Scouts Sponsoring Giving Tree Cub Scout Pack 85, chartered and owned by St. Patrick Church, is beginning their annual service project by sponsoring five families through GRACE for Christmas. We will be providing each family with gifts and a food basket. If you are willing to help, please take a tag or two from the Giving Tree in the narthex. Purchase the item(s)and place the unwrapped item (with the tag) under the tree on or before Sunday, December 13th. Gift cards and monetary donations are also accepted and can be turned into the parish office. The tree will be refilled with tags for food items each week. Extra food items collected go directly to the Parish Food Pantry. Scouts will wrap family gifts and prepare food baskets at their December Pack meeting. The Cub Scouts of Pack 85 ask that you prayerfully consider supporting this service project. For anyone that cannot stop by and take a tag, please contact Julie for a contact-less method of support. Please contact Paul or Julie Hirtz, pack85rolla@gmail.com or 573-578-9645 for more information.

School Volunteers NeededVolunteers are needed to help with recess, art, and library. Please contact Karen Mistretta at 573.466.0469 if interested. VIRTUS training is required.