Holy Trinity

Catholic Church

355 Oregon Ave

Bandon, OR 97411

St. John

the Baptist

15th and Hwy 101

Port Orford, OR 97465

Mission Statement: To be a welcoming Catholic community committed to love, prayer, and service.

Online Giving Now Available We are excited to announce that Holy Trinity Parish now accepts one-time and recurring donations conveniently, on

our website! You can make your secure donation via electronic check or debit/credit card by simply visiting www.holytrinitybandon.org/donate.

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Saturday Vigil Mass, December 28….......................5:00 pm Sunday Mass, December 29...……….....................10:30 am Christmas Eve Mass ……………..….....…………..5:00 pm Christmas Day Mass…………….........…………...10:30 am New Year’s Day Mass……………...……………..10:30 am Thursday Mass, January 2 (Chapel)………...…….12:00 pm Friday Mass, January 3 (Chapel)……………...…..12:00 pm Saturday Vigil Mass, January 4....….........................5:00 pm Sunday Mass, January 5.....………….....................10:30 am

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, December 28 (Church)……………..3:30-4:30 pm Saturday, January 4 (Church)…..……………..3:30-4:30 pm

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Thursday, January 2.………………………...12:30-8:00 pm Friday, January 3…………………...………9:30 am - Noon

St. John the Baptist ~ Port Orford

Sunday Mass...….…...…...…..….………….............8:30 am Christmas Day Mass………....……………………..8:30 am New Year’s Day Mass…………………………….12:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday……………………...………...….……7:45-8:15 am

Highlights this Week Christmas is near! Please note the Christmas & New Year Mass schedule above. The parish office will be closed

Thursday, Friday, and Monday - December 26, 27, and 30 - reopening for normal hours on January 2. Please note a change of Mass times on January 1, 2020, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Due to the

schedules of our visiting priests, Masses will be 12:00 pm at St. John’s and 5:00 pm at Holy Trinity. This is a holy day of obligation and a wonderful way to begin the New Year.

The January calendar may be found inside this bulletin. Please be sure to note several schedule changes in the weeks ahead, and pray for Father Anthony during the time he is away visiting his family.

We wish you all a most blessed and happy Christmas season, which for us Catholics extends to January 12, the Baptism of the Lord!

Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,

which means “God is with us.” ~ Matthew 1:23

Parish Priest: Rev. Anthony Ahamefule

Fr. Anthony’s Voicemail: 541-347-2309

Fr. Anthony’s Email: aahamefule@archdpdx.org

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Parish Office: (541) 329-0697

Parish Office Fax: (541) 347-9256

Office Email: holytrinitybandon@yahoo.com

Holy Trinity office hours: M-Th-F, 9 am - 3 pm

St. John’s office hours: Wed, 9:30-11 am

Liturgy Schedule

December 21, 2019 - January 5, 2020 4th Sunday of Advent

Christmas & New Year (Year A)

Holy Trinity & St. John’s Activities

Monday 12/23

9:30 am……………...Weekday Prayer, HT Chapel

1:30 pm..…………….…...……Rosary, HT Chapel

Tuesday 12/24

5:00 pm..………Christmas Eve Mass, Holy Trinity

Wednesday 12/25

8:30 am…………..Christmas Day Mass, St. John’s

10:30 am……....Christmas Day Mass, Holy Trinity

Thursday 12/26

Office Closed

Friday 12/27

Office Closed

Monday 12/30

Office Closed

Wednesday 1/1/2020

12:00 pm..……...New Year’s Day Mass, St. John’s

5:00 pm……...New Year’s Day Mass, Holy Trinity

Thursday 1/2/2020

12:00 pm………………………...Mass, HT Chapel

Friday 1/3/2020 12:00 pm………………………...Mass, HT Chapel

Liturgical Ministers

Dec 24-25 & 28-29, Jan 1, 4-5

Christmas Eve 12/24 Lectors: Youth Group

EMHC: A&F Stadelman Sacristan: Judy Crowe

Christmas Day 12/25 Lector: Jeff Turner

EMHC: Lisa T. & Carol H. Sacristan: Jeff Turner

Saturday Vigil 12/28 Lector: Stephanie Arriola EMHC: A&F Stadelman.

Sacristan: John F. & Jeannett S.

Sunday 12/29 Lector: Kathy Cowan EMHC: K&B Phillips Sacristan: Mike Hahn

January 1, Solemnity of Mary Lector: Mike Hahn

EMHC: K&B Phillips Sacristan: Mike Hahn

Saturday Vigil 1/4 Lector: Allison Hundley EMHC: A&F Stadelman

Sacristan: Lupe C & Elaine S.

Sunday 1/5 Lector: Jeff Turner

EMHC: Geri P. & Lisa T. Sacristan: Jeff Turner

December 15, 2019 Collections

Immaculate Conception $283

Regular Collection $2816

Building Fund $105

St. John’s $406

We sincerely thank you, our parishioners and visitors,

for your ongoing contributions and support.

You are a blessing!

Father Anthony’s Christmas Message

The Word Became Flesh

My dear friends in Christ, Merry Christmas! Among many desires of parents today, the safety of their children is one of the non-negotiables. For safety, parents put up rail guards, install security systems, ensure that their children are well buckled up in their car seats, draw up and teach their children safety rules, set boundaries and curfews and ensure that their children are familiar with the family emergency contact list. A schoolteacher could lose his/her job, a sports coach could be dismissed, a politician could be voted out of office, individuals are prosecuted and jailed if they compromise the safety of a child. And so it is easy for us to understand the importance and need for safety, especially the safety of our children. But no rational human being would put their child through what the child Jesus went through on that first Christmas night. Mary and Joseph had to travel from Galilee to Bethlehem on foot for several days on rough dusty roads. Imagine the silence of the night broken only by the cry of wolves and bleeping of sheep, the fear that robbers could strike out of nowhere, the anxiety of finding themselves stranded in the middle of nowhere with no place to lay their heads, the stench of a cave used as barn with the overwhelming smell of manure, the anguish of a teenage Mary giving birth to her first child alone in a cave with her carpenter husband providing whatever help he can. You would think that God should have put in place all the necessary safety measures to ensure that His Son – the Savior of the world, who comes to us in a vulnerable state as a child – receives a safe and befitting welcome as most parents would do. But it was at life’s most dismal point that Christ chose to enter into human experience and sanctify it. Christmas celebrates the recollection of a great moment, a great turning point in the history of the world and our personal history. We celebrate our God who is timeless, but broke into human time, took on our flesh in order to pitch his tent among us so that He might show us his unconditional love. As we celebrate the birth of Christ, Jesus invites us to deepen our personal relationship with God, imitate his example of uncondi-tional love and share his joy in our relationship with others. As we sing joy to the world this season, find ways to bring that joy to individual hearts. Highlights of the Year 2019

Our parishes, Holy Trinity and St. John’s, were blessed in many ways in 2019. Our greatest blessing is all of you, our parish-ioners who support our church financially, those who volunteer countless hours to serve as sacristans, altar servers, lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, ushers, musicians, work in the office, prepare the Wednesday Night dinners, clean the church and parish hall, work in the yard, clean and change the light bulbs and provide supplies we need for Mass. Your love for Christ, your generous heart and dedication is extraordinary. Thank you.

Mass Intentions

Holy Trinity:

Sat 12/21: +Barry Sollish

Sun 12/22: +John Procetto

Wed 12/25: +Kenneth Roberts

Sat 12/28: +Alfred Sanchez

Sun 12/29: +Dee Holdsclaw

Sat 1/4: +David Hundley

St. John the Baptist

Sun 12/22: +Brent Ahern

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Ongoing Programs

Reflecting on Sunday’s Readings

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph ~ December 29, 2019

To help you prepare for Mass next weekend, here are next Sunday’s readings:

Reading I: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 128 Reading II: Colossians 3:12-21 Gospel: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23

Our parish recommendations on FORMED this week:

For Children For Adults

Coffee and Donuts Schedule Coordinator: Jennifer Schulz 541-404-1825

Date Group Point Person December 22 No Coffee & Donuts Christmas is near!

December 29 No Coffee & Donuts Merry Christmas!

January 5 No Coffee & Donuts Happy Epiphany!

The Story of the Nativity: The Truth of Christmas Join top scholars, inspirational speakers, and popular authors as they explain the story behind the story of the birth of Jesus. The Story of the Nativity also includes stunning works of art depicting the biblical story, from Fra Angelico to Rembrandt, and footage from the Holy Land showing the places where the Christmas story actually took place. Explore the true story of Mary and Joseph, Jesus's miraculous conception, the birth of John the Baptist, the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, the Star of Bethlehem, and the birth of Jesus. This is an invaluable tool for believer and unbeliever alike to learn more about Jesus of Nazareth and about the truth of Christmas. 59 min

Come, Join Our Bible Study!

Bible Study class will take a break for the Christmas holiday, resumingon Thursday, January 9, in the Parish Hall. We gather at 10:45 am with a social time, followed by study of the upcoming Sunday’s Scripture readings at 11:00. Class is finished at 11:45. Please call Kathy Cowan for more information at 347-3031. All are welcome!

Announcements

Upcoming Events

Decorate the Church: The church will be decorated for Christmas on Monday, December 23rd beginning at 11:00 am. Please come and help!! Lighthouse Media: NEW TO OUR PARISH! Take a minute to check out our Lighthouse Catholic Media kiosk in the vestibule. Engaging CD's, available for purchase, to inspire us to grow in faith ~ also pam-phlets and books to choose from. How perfect that it has arrived in time for this Advent season! Reverse Advent Calendar: Please remember the needy in our community this Christmas. You are invit-ed to place nonperishable food items into the basket at the back of the church until the last Sunday of Advent, December 22. The Altar Society will give these items to Good Neighbors for those in need. Holiday Office Hours: The parish office will be closed Thursday, Friday, and Monday - December 26, 27, and 30. The office will re-open on Thursday, January 2.

The Story of Christmas: An Audio Drama About the First Christmas

Children will enjoy this heartwarming dramatization that recounts the story of the very first Christmas, as told by Brother Francis. With music, songs, and engaging storytelling, you will experience the wonderful events that led up to the birth of God's Son and the story of redemption. 27 min

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St. John’s Coordinators

Emergencies: Gary Dietel…………...………………………332-0139

Women’s Guild: Priscilla Lang……………………………..253-6166

Prayer Chain: Lynda Dietel……..gmdietel@icoud.com or 332-0139

Hospitality: Nancy O’Donnell…...………………………….373-9504

Music: Lynda Dietel……………...……………………….....332-0139

Communion Ministers/Lectors: Patricia Huntzinger…......404-8071

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Holy Trinity Parish Coordinators

Emergencies, Lectors: Allison Hundley………………….404-2268

Religious Education: Sharon Hennick……………………297-5555

Youth Ministry Coordinator: Josh Freitag………………290-1027

Homebound Ministry: Judy Crowe……………….……...347-5043 Music Director: Kathleen Stadelman………….….………347-2640 Prayer Chain: Carol Holden………………….………….347-1949 EMHC: Kathy Cowan………………..…………………...347-3031

Altar Servers: Jeff Turner……………………….…...503-302-6425 Knights of Columbus: Mike Hahn……..…………….719-322-3162 Outreach Ministry: Carol Holden………………..…..…...347-1949

Cathy Upton………………………...347-2579

Hall Rental: Teresa Roberts……………...……….………329-0697

Office Assistant/Bulletin: Teresa Roberts………….…….329-0697

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O Come, Let Us Adore Him, Christ the Lord!

Father Anthony’s Christmas Message, Cont. We were also blessed to install a new Knights of Columbus Council of the Most Holy Trinity. Twenty-four men in our parish commit-

ted to serving God and our parish family as Knights. They pledged to make the Good News of Christ more visible in our faith commu-nity through the witness of their lives. During this Christmas season, the Knights helped to provide food baskets to the needy in our area. Their commitment inspires us.

In November, we started a new Outreach Ministry, which aims to care for parishioners, especially those who are absent from the com-munity, as well as make our visitors feel welcome. This new ministry strives to reach out to and welcome back our brothers and sisters who may have felt left out, to reconnect them with Christ and our parish community. Their intentional discipleship is what the Church needs today. We are very proud of their endeavors.

The room where the AA group normally meets received a much-needed remodeling. This major project was financed by individuals from the AA group.

A generous donor purchased the new tabernacle now installed in our church with a new stand from another parishioner. The new tabernacle highlights the role of Christ as the center of our lives and our faith.

A new Lighthouse Media kiosk, which is in the vestibule at Holy Trinity, was made possible through the generosity of Trish Freitag. The new kiosk contains inspirational spiritual resources for anyone who is looking for ways to grow in their faith and spiritual life. It will always be restocked with new resources. I encourage everyone to stop by regularly and see what is available.

We thank the good Lord for his graces and blessings in our parish in 2019, and we ask the guidance of the Holy Spirit in 2020. May the peace, joy and glad tidings from the birth of Christ always find a home in your heart. I wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Holy, Happy and Healthy New Year.

Fr. Anthony Ahamefule Parish Priest

Advent & Christmas: Seasons of Giving

The Advent season is upon us and soon it will be Christmas! Don’t forget to add Holy Trinity Parish or St. John’s Church to your “nice list” this year.

New Lighthouse Media Kiosk After Mass be sure to take a look at our new Lighthouse Catholic Media kiosk in the vestibule of the church. You’ll find engaging CDs available for purchase as well as pamphlets and books to inspire and help you grow

in faith. How wonderful that we have this available during the Advent season!

Holy Trinity’s Christmas

Wish List

A laptop for office use.

Many thanks to those who have pledged and given toward candle stands for the

new tabernacle, phones for the office, and a luna holder for the Blessed Sacrament.

May the Lord greatly bless your generosity toward him.

Online Giving

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Enter your information.

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The Catholic Church is fully funded on the generosity of our faithful parishioners. Please remember to include Holy Trinity and St. John’s parishes in your end of year gifts and donations.

If you are over the age of 70½, you can direct your annual distributions or withdrawals from your retirement account to make tax-free donations. This provision is known as a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). Holy Trinity and St. John’s parishes are qual-ified public charities 501(c)(3) and can therefore receive your Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).

Your gifts and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax expert, and we will send you a tax receipt and/or acknowledgement.

Thank you in advance for considering Holy Trinity and St. John’s parishes in your financial plans.

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God It is very appropriate that as people of faith, we begin the new year with the Feast of Mary, the Mother of God. In the year 431, the Council of Ephesus declared Mary the Mother of God to defend the unity of Christ’s person and to reject any teach-ing that in Christ there were two different persons, one divine and the other a merely human person born of Mary. She is the Mother of God by humanly conceiving the Son of God, Jesus Christ, in her womb. As such, all of us who share in the life of Christ, are beneficiaries of the spiritual motherhood of Mary.

The third Mass of Christmas reflects the role of Mary in the Redemption, so her role has always been connected with the Christmas Mystery. Later from the 5th century to the 7th century, the feast was transferred to the Octave Day of Christmas, January 1. Prior to the time that this feast occurred on January 1, New Year’s Day was observed as a day of prayer to offset pagan practices, since there were many riotous pagan celebrations.

The solemnity celebrates the part played by Mary in the Mystery of Salvation, exalts the singular dignity that this Mystery brings to the holy Mother, renews adoration to the newborn Prince of Peace, and implores from God, through Mary’s intercession, the supreme gift of peace.

Please Remember in Your Prayer

Todd Cook, Tricia Brown, Lee Taylor, Patty Hernjak, Feliz Trevino, Priscilla & Vern Lang, Pierre Dupree, Frank White, David Willis, Steven White, Jr., Tom Lindstrom, John Freitag, Jr, Sister Monica, Nancy LaBay, Skip Thomas, Greg, and everyone on Holy Trinity & St. John’s Prayer Chains.

Catechetical Nuggets

Evangelization: My Role as a Parishioner Although we often joke about “Chreasters” (people who only attend Mass on Christmas and Easter), the truth is that Advent is a time where we see the return of people who have fallen away from the faith, or perhaps never really had a strong relationship with the Lord in the first place. In order to capture the people who come through our doors this Christmas, we all need to work together — from staff to parishioners — to create a welcoming environment.

What It Means to Be Hospitable If we want to create a truly welcoming environment, we need to understand that this isn’t just a job for the ushers. As parishioners, we need to come to Mass prepared to smile at newcomers, direct people to where the bathroom or children’s room is located if asked, slide down the pew to make room for everyone, hand newcomers a missal and show them how to find the hymns and the order of Mass.

We can’t just wait for people to show up. Advent is the perfect time to invite family, friends, and neighbors to Mass and any events taking place that might interest them. Our loved ones will always respect our values.

Gift Giving A gift for Christmas and birthday? Tell your children and grandchildren that the Christmas/birthday gift you want from them is that they go to Mass with you.

Service with a Smile It can be easy for all of us to fall into a routine, especially when you’ve been in a volunteer role for many years. Instead of just the usual “greet and smile,” go the extra mile. Introduce yourself to unfamiliar faces, give a small tour to newcomers, and get to know them by asking where they’re from.

As a visitor, it can be intimidating to walk into a new parish for the first time. That’s why a smile and some help on finding their way around can make a big difference to the overall worship experience. We come to Mass, of course, to receive the Eucharist. But in addition to that, many come to Mass because they are hurting and in need of Christ’s love and compassion. As parishioners, we need to be there to help navigate their relationship to God.

Catechetical Corner

Christmas & New Year Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve at Holy Trinity ~ 5:00 pm

Christmas Day at St. John’s ~ 8:30 am

Christmas Day at Holy Trinity ~ 10:30 am

New Year’s Day, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Due to the schedules of our visiting priests, please note:

St. John the Baptist ~ 12:00 pm

Holy Trinity ~ 5:00 pm

The Story of the Holy Innocents Herod “the Great,” king of Judea, was unpopular with his people because of his connections with the Romans and his religious indifference. Hence he was insecure and fearful of any threat to his throne. He was a master politician and a tyrant capable of extreme brutality. He killed his wife, his brother, and his sister’s two husbands, to name only a few.

Matthew 2:1-18 tells this story: Herod was “greatly troubled” when astrologers from the east came asking the whereabouts of “the newborn king of the Jews,” whose star they had seen. They were told that the Jewish Scriptures named Bethlehem as the place where the Messiah would be born. Herod cunningly told them to report back to him so that he could also “do him homage.” They found Jesus, offered him their gifts, and warned by an angel, avoided Herod on their way home. Jesus escaped to Egypt.

Herod became furious and “ordered the massacre of all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity two years old and under.” The horror of the massacre and the devastation of the mothers and fathers led Matthew to quote Jeremiah: “A voice was heard in Ramah, sobbing and loud lamentation; Rachel weeping for her children…” (Matthew 2:18). Rachel was the wife of Jacob (Israel). She is pictured as weeping at the place where the Israelites were herded together by the conquering Assyrians for their march into captivity.

Reflection The Holy Innocents are few in comparison to the genocide and abortion of our day. But even if there had been only one, we recognize the greatest treasure God put on the earth—a human person, destined for eternity, and graced by Jesus’ death and resurrection.

The Holy Innocents are the Patron Saints of: Babies

Special thanks this week to Stephanie Arriola for preparing a wonderful dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 18, for the Religious Ed families and December birthdays. Thanks to Marty Hunt for providing new LED lighting for St. John’s church.

Thank you to Josh Freitag and Jack Turner for helping Father Anthony make garlands and decorate the church for Christmas.

We are so grateful for all of you!

Feast of the Week

Poinsettias in Memory of our Loved Ones

Alfred Sanchez, by Jeannett Saks

Dona and John Procetto, by Geri Procetto

Collin Kroll, by Kevin & Cynthia Kroll

Esther Brady, by Edith Mousel

Guy D. Lilac, by Mary Lalic

James W. Bruce, by Mary Anne Hamlin

Denise Ruel, by Elaine Stohler

Rondine Graves, Dorothy Lowing, Glena Tougas, & Lorraine Green, by Kim Graves

The Loring Bolger family, by Jan Bolger

James Turner, by Jeff & Lisa Turner

Marie Ren, Ed & Olga Ren, Lucy Ren, by Marcia Ren

Jacqueline & Joseph Kuehner, by Marcia Ren

Fay & Hazel Lakey, Kathy Tacchini, by Gerald & Kathy Phillips

Our deceased family & friends who all loved Christmas, by the DiMaggios

Julie Lindstrom, by Tom Lindstrom

Donald & Ruby Fraser, by Russell & Patti Fraser

John & Birute Prakapas, by Laima Swanson

Raleigh & June Waller, Mary Jo & Brian Waller, by John Waller