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OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH

132 S. Fifth Street, Easton, PA 18042 Parish Center hours 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM daily Monday thru Thursday (except Holidays) Closed Friday

Phone: (610) 252-7381 • Fax: (610) 252-6757 E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.olomercy.com

Through Fellowship, Evangelization, Worship & Stewardship ~ Reaching Out With Love

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE

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Mass Intentions For the Week

Saturday, St. Andrew Dung-Lac, November 24 4:30 pm Gloria T. Stocker 12th Anniv. [Hill &

Stocker Families] Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 25 8:00 am Joanne Ruth Van Villiard [Marge Niski] 10:30 am Souls in Purgatory [Karen Corpora] 12:00 pm Nimian Kelly [Pam & Jim Hogan] Monday, Weekday, November 26 8:00 am George Hopkins [Family] 12:10 pm Virginia Vivanco Tello [Caroline Fuchs] Tuesday, Weekday, November 27 8:00 am Felix & Verna Fagan Wednesday, Weekday, November 28 8:00 am Paul Harak [Joann Harak] 12:10 pm Joan McNally [Chris Curto] 7:00 pm Max Ramos [OLOM Staff] Thursday, Weekday, November 29 8:00 am Nancy Delserro [Arlene Hammerstone] 12:10 pm Joan McNally [Pat & Pat Clarke] Friday, St. Andrew, Apostle, November 30 8:00 am Elaine Larkin [Chris Curto] 12:10 pm Joan McNally [Steve & Kathy Wallo] First Saturday, Weekday, December 1 8:00 am Parishioners with December Birthday

[Women’s Guild] 4:30 pm Bonney Cervasi [Larry & Pat Bleam] First Sunday of Advent, December 2 8:00 am Joseph Schrantz [Wife & Children] 10:30 am Thomas B. & Rose Fagan 12:00 pm Rosa Palacios [Hiia Deisy Escalante]

It is the mission of Our Lady of Mercy Parish to love and serve God and our

neighbors by being a warm and welcoming multi-cultural Roman

Catholic Community, showing mercy to all through every stage of life, and

building the Kingdom of God through fellowship, evangelization, worship and

stewardship.

OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH November 25, 2018

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Upcoming Ministry Schedule for:

Dec 1st – Dec 2nd

4:30 pm Celebrant: Fr. Keith Lector: Donald Scrima Eucharistic Ministers: Betsy Kennedy, Pat Clarke & Mark Scott Altar Servers: Anna DiFelice Greeters: Janice Folsom 8:00 am Celebrant: Fr. Keith Lector: Bill Murphy Eucharistic Ministers: Mary Louise Evans, Thomas Hess & Walt Witucki Altar Server: Nicholas Kummer Greeter: Chris Curto 10:30 am Celebrant: Fr. Elias Lector: David Jablonski Eucharistic Ministers: Aldo Dalsass, Dora Gaviria & Daniel Klein Altar Servers: Faith Johnson & Tailyn Faulkner Greeter: Val Lutz Counters: Colleen Hill, Noel & Stephen Lammers 12:00 pm Celebrante: Fr. Keith Lectores: Rosmira Monsalve & Deisy Escalante Ministros de Eucaristía: Inez Herrera, Roger Cruz & Maura Guardado Monaguillos: Angelica Alcantara & Lupitta Mendez

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty.

SALMO RESPONSORIAL: El Señor es rey; está vestido de majestad.

WEEK OF 11/25/18 CALENDAR

25 – Sunday 9:00 am – Sunday Morning Book Study

10:30 - Spanish RCIA & Bible Study 1:00 pm – Ultreya de Cursillo

26 – Monday 7:00 pm – Divine Mercy Cenacle

7:00 pm – English Conversation Groups

27 – Tuesday 9:00 am & 7:00 pm - Book Club

1:00 pm – Knitting Ministry 7:30 pm – Pro-Life Meeting

28 – Wednesday 7:30 pm – Juan XXIII

29 – Thursday 7:00 pm – English Conversation Group

1 – Saturday 8:00 First Saturday of the Month Mass

3:30 pm – Legion de Maria 5:00 pm – Spanish Charismatic

WEEK OF 12/2/18 CALENDAR

2 – Sunday 9:00 am – Sunday Morning Book Study

10:30 - Spanish RCIA & Bible Study 1:00 pm – Ultreya de Cursillo

3 – Monday 7:00 pm – English Conversation Groups

4 – Tuesday 9:00 am & 7:00 pm - Book Club

10:15 am – Rosary Group 1:00 pm – Knitting Ministry

5 – Wednesday 6:30 pm – Catholic Daughters of America

7:30 pm – Juan XXIII

6 – Thursday 7:00 pm – English Conversation Group

8 – Saturday 3:30 pm – Legion de Maria

5:00 pm – Spanish Charismatic

Para los Anuncios de Domingo - Por Favor de entregarle la información a Caroline el

Miércoles


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________Gift Cards_________

AMAZON.COM $ 25.00 APPLEBEES $ 25.00

ARBY’S $ 10.00 BARNES & NOBLE $ 10.00 / $ 25.00

BATH & BODYWORKS $ 25.00 BED BATH & BEYOND $ 25.00

BEST BUY $ 25.00 BOSCOV'S $ 25.00

BUFFALO WILD WINGS $ 25.00 BURGER KING $ 10.00

CABELA’S $ 25.00 CHILI’S/ON THE

BORDER/MACARONI GRILL/MAGGIANO’S $ 25.00 CRACKER BARREL $ 25.00

CVS $ 25.00 DICK’S SPORTING $ 25.00 DOMINO’S PIZZA $ 10.00 DUNKIN DONUTS $ 10.00 / $ 25.00 GAP/OLD NAVY/

BANANA REPUBLIC $ 25.00 GIANT $25.00/ $50.00 /$100.00

HOME DEPOT $ 25.00 / $ 100.00 iTunes $ 15.00 / $ 25.00

KMART $ 25.00 KOHLS $ 25.00 LOWE'S $ 25.00 / $ 100.00

OLOM Pro-Life Group will be meeting on Tuesday, November 27 at 7:30 pm in the Saints of the Americas Room.

All are welcome. For more information call

610-838-2817 _____________________________________________________

SCRIP Check out the website below & see what gift cards are

available!

Let the Scrip Team know & we can special order.

https://shop.shopwithscrip.com/About/WhatsNew ¡Mire el sitio de Internet para ver que tarjetas están

disponibles!

_____________Gift Cards_________

LL BEAN $ 25.00

OLIVE GARDEN/RED LOBSTER/LONGHORN $ 25.00 OUTBACK/CARRABA $ 25.00

PANERA'S $10.00 / $25.00 PETSMART $ 25.00 PIZZA HUT $ 10.00 RED ROBIN $ 25.00 REDNER'S $25.00/ $50.00

REGAL CINEMAS $ 10.50 / $ 25.00 RUBY TUESDAY $ 25.00

SHOPRITE $ 25.00 / $ 100.00 STARBUCKS $ 10.00

SUBWAY $ 10.00 TARGET $ 25.00 / $ 50.00

TEXAS ROADHOUSE $ 25.00 TGI FRIDAY $ 25.00

TJ MAXX/MARSHALLS/ HOME GOODS $ 25.00 WALGREEN'S $ 25.00

WALMART/SAM’S $ 25.00 / $ 100.00 WAWA $ 25.00

WEGMAN’S $25.00/ $50.00/ $100.00 WEIS $ 25.00 / $ 100.00

WENDY’S $ 10.00

STOP BY THE SCRIP TABLE!

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¡PARE EN LA MESA DE SCRIP! ________________________________________________

WEEK 12/1 – 12/2 Sat. 4:30 – Pat & Larry Bleam Sun. 8:00 – Roseanne Ramunni Sun. 10:30 – Toniann Johnson Sun. 12:00 – Alma de Jesus & Martin Hernández ___________________________________________

The Scrip Team is looking for volunteers to help

sell gift cards especially at the 8:00 and 10:30 Masses. The obligation is usually only one Mass a month for 15-20 minutes before and after Mass.

Please call Sally Lerch at 610-252-0202 or the church office.


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Pastor’s Corner The Feast of Christ the King marks the

ending of the liturgical year. As Americans, it is difficult for us to identify with the image of a King. The notion of kingship may appear antiquated to our experience. However, today’s scriptures use this imagery to describe the Kingship of Jesus Christ. “His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not be taken away.”

We are reminded that Jesus will never leave his people. Jesus does not abandon his people. Jesus always will provide for his people. He gives us His Word. He gives us the Sacraments. In the Psalm we hear, “Your decrees are worthy of trust indeed; holiness befits your house.” The teachings of Jesus show us the path. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a great summary of Jesus’ teaching. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are called to imitate him in our words and action. That is the essence of holiness. We are men and women who are called to be holy. With the grace of God, we are to grow in union with Jesus.

In the second reading we hear, “Behold, he is coming amid the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him.” This reminds us that Jesus will return at the end of time. Jesus has given us time on this earth, to love Him and love our neighbor. He has called each of us to be faithful disciples and reflect his love in our words and actions. When he returns, at the end of time, all people will see Him – believers and unbelievers alike. Jesus will gather all his faithful followers into the joy of his Kingdom forever. We call this heaven. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we participate in building the Kingdom of God.

I would like to share with you an image that I had in prayer. In the center of my heart, there is a throne, a seat for the King. And the question is, “Who sits on that throne?” Does Jesus rule my life? Does Jesus have dominion over my thoughts, words and actions? Do I humbly submit myself to Jesus in all aspects of my life? Is Jesus King of my life? Jesus, in my life there are many times that I want to be King. Help me to humble myself, seek your forgiveness and place you in the center of my heart.

It is my prayer for all of us, that Jesus may be the true center of all our lives so that we as a parish community may contribute to building up the Kingdom of God! God Bless You! Fr. Keith

Notas del Pastor La fiesta de Cristo Rey marca el final del

año litúrgico. Como estadounidenses, es difícil para nosotros identificarnos con la imagen de un Rey, ya que nuestro gobierno no es una monarquía. La noción de la realeza puede parecer anticuada a nuestra experiencia. Sin embargo, las escrituras de hoy usan esta imagen para describir el reinado de Jesucristo." Su poder nunca se acabará, porque es un poder eterno, y su reino jamás será destruido." Se nos recuerda que Jesús nunca abandonará a su pueblo. Jesús no abandona a su pueblo. Jesús siempre proveerá a su pueblo. Él nos da su palabra. Él nos da los Sacramentos. En el Salmo escuchamos, “Muy dignas de confianza son tus leyes y desde hoy y para siempre, Señor, la santidad adorna tu templo.”. Las enseñanzas de Jesús nos muestran el camino. El Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica es un gran resumen de la enseñanza de Jesús. Como discípulos de Jesucristo, estamos llamados a imitarlo en nuestras palabras y acción. Esa es la esencia de la santidad. Somos hombres y mujeres que somos llamados a ser santos. Con la gracia de Dios, debemos crecer en unión con Jesús. En la segunda lectura escuchamos: " Él viene entre las nubes, y todos lo verán, aun aquellos que lo traspasaron. ". Esto nos recuerda que Jesús regresará al final de los tiempos. Jesús nos ha dado tiempo en esta tierra para amarlo y amar al prójimo. Él nos ha llamado a cada uno de nosotros para ser discípulos fieles y reflejar su amor en nuestras palabras y acciones. Cuando regrese, al final de los tiempos, todas las personas lo verán, tanto creyentes como incrédulos. Jesús reunirá a todos sus fieles seguidores en el gozo de su Reino para siempre. Llamamos a esto el cielo. Como discípulos de Jesucristo, participamos en la construcción del Reino de Dios. Me gustaría compartir con ustedes una imagen que tuve en la oración. En el centro de mi corazón, hay un trono, un asiento para el Rey. Y la pregunta es: "¿Quién se sienta en ese trono?" ¿Jesús gobierna mi vida? ¿Tiene Jesús dominio sobre mis pensamientos, palabras y acciones? ¿Me someto humildemente a Jesús en todos los aspectos de mi vida? ¿Es Jesús el rey de mi vida? Jesús, en mi vida hay muchas veces que quiero ser rey. Ayúdame a humillarme, ¡Es mi oración por todos nosotros, para que Jesús sea el verdadero centro de todas nuestras vidas para que nosotros, como comunidad parroquial, podamos contribuir a construir el Reino de Dios! ¡Dios te bendiga! P. Keith


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Easton Area Catholic Youth Group Youth Group Calendar/Events

DECEMBER 8 - Advent Vesper Practice - 10:00 in the school Santa’s Helpers set-up – 11:00 in the school 9 - Santa’s Helpers Day – 1 - 3:30 in the school

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on Facebook

PREP NEWS

Advent Vespers - Practice

We are looking for All PREP Students to help with St. Anthony Advent Vespers Live Nativity

We would like to ask the 1st, 2nd & 3rd graders to have a special part in the Live Nativity.

Practice will start at 10:00 in the School Hall. Saturday, December 8th

SANTA’S HELPERS Sunday, December 9th

The Easton Area Catholic Youth Group would like to help any Mom or Dad who may wish to

go shopping without the kids for the afternoon. FREE Babysitting Service

from 1-3:30 in the St. Anthony School Building.

There will be activities which include: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, and much more

Confirmation Service Hours are available if you help with

Santa’s Helpers & Advent Vespers

Grupo de Jóvenes Católicos del Área de Easton

Calendario del Grupo de Jóvenes/ Eventos

DICIEMBRE 8 - Práctica para la Víspera de Adviento - 10:00 en la escuela Configuración de los Ayudantes de Santa - 11:00 en la escuela

9 - Día de los ayudantes de Santa – 1 - 3:30 en la escuela

**************************************** Para detalles actualizados ver en Facebook

Grupo de Jóvenes Católicos del Área de Easton

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PREP NOTICIAS

Vísperas de Adviento - Práctica

Estamos buscando a todos los estudiantes de PREP para ayudar con la natividad de las Vísperas de Adviento en Vivo de St.

Anthony Nos gustaría pedirles a los alumnos de 1º, 2º y 3º que tengan una

parte especial en el Nacimiento en vivo. La práctica comenzará a las 10:00 en el salón de la escuela.

Sábado 8 de diciembre

AYUDANTES DE SANTA Domingo 9 de diciembre

El grupo de Jóvenes Católicos del Área de Easton Le gustaría ayudar a cualquier mamá o papá que quiera ir

de compras por la tarde, sin los niños. Servicio de cuidado de niños- GRATIS

de 1-3:30 en el edificio escolar de San Antonio.

Habrá actividades que incluyen: Artesanía, juegos, películas y mucho más.

Horas de servicio de confirmación están disponibles si ayudas con

Los Ayudantes de Santa & Vísperas de Adviento


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Legión de María Les invitamos a participar en el grupo de la Legión de María. Nos reunimos todos los sábados a las 3:30 a 5:00pm, en el cuarto Saints of América, en los bajos de la Parroquia. Están cordialmente invitados a participar y cooperar con la expansión del Reinado de Nuestro Señor. ¡Les esperamos!

Nuestros grupos nocturnos de conversación en inglés están discutiendo temas interesantes como comida, viajes,

salud y nuestra religión. ¡Por favor únete a nosotros!

Lunes y/o jueves de 7 pm a 8:30 pm.

Pase por la entrada lateral del estacionamiento al centro de la

parroquia. El lunes setiembre 3, no tendremos la

clase. Para información, por favor llame a la

oficina parroquial al 610-252-7381 _____________________________________________

St. Jane’s Parish

TODAY: We are having Eucharistic Adoration beginning with the 12:00 noon

Holy Mass. Following Mass, we will have

Eucharistic Adoration from 1:00pm-4:00pm with benediction.

Divine Mercy will be prayed at 3:00 pm.

St. Francis Center for Renewal NOVEMBER 27 - A DAY OF ADORATION. (CONVENT CHAPEL) EXPOSITION: BEGINS AT 10:00 AM BENEDICTION: 3:00 PM How very grateful we are, as we remember and celebrate our 70 years of dedicated service to God’s People in providing an oasis of peace where all can come to pray and be with God. ________________________________________________ Vengan a mí los que se sientan cargados y agobiados, porque yo los aliviare”

Mateo 12,28 Les Invita el Grupo de Oración R.C.C. Easton, Parroquia; Nuestra Señora de la Merced todos los sábados comenzando a las 5:00 – 7:00pm

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Join us for our Parish Advent Morning of Reflection

Saturday, December 8th

9:00 am – Noon in the OLOM Parish Hall

Discover the Gift waiting for you this

Christmas!

More information to follow


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Food donations will be collected the First Sunday of every month. We appreciate your help!

OLOM Parish is participating in the Priority Staples Program to donate cereal. However, there is a monthly Wish

List posted in the rear of the church. If you are able, please donate.

We will collect on the first Sunday of every month. Thank you in advance for your kindness

and generosity!

The Mass Book for 2019 Anyone who wishes to schedule a Mass or Masses for 2019 can do so! All Masses are $10.00 and are announced in the bulletin. Office hours – 8:30 am-3:30 pm

Mon. - Thurs. ______________________________________________

El Libro de Misas para el 2019 está abierto. ¡Cualquier persona que guste agendar una Misa o

Misas para el 2019 ya puede hacerlo! Todas las Misas $10.00 cada una. Son anunciadas en el boletín. Horas de Oficina – 8:30am-3:30 pm

Lun. – Jueves

#1 #2 #3 WIN WIN WIN

#1. Shop, earn and save by becoming a Redner’s Rewards shopper. This is a free program that you earn bonus points for either a discount on your gasoline purchase or a discount on your grocery order. Simply ask for a Redner’s Rewards card at the local Redner’s and show it each time you shop.

#2. The Catholic Daughters of the America’s, Court Easton #358, will be collecting Redner’s Rewards cash register tapes as an on-going fundraiser to support local seminarians. A box will be in the back of the church for you to place your Redner’s Rewards receipts. Redner’s will make a donation to The CDA based on the total collected receipts.

#3. AND – you can purchase Redner’s gift cards for your shopping at the Scrip table. OLOM makes 5% on each dollar.

Reesults During October 2018, the Parish had two fundraising events. The Annual Lottery Calendar raised $8,308 and The Night-At-The-Races raised $1,161 for our Parish Treasury. These funds helped with the new lighting for the church and upgrades to the facilities monitoring and alarm systems. ________________________________________

BASKET WEAVERS NEEDED… The Women’s Guild is calling for volunteers to weave baskets for our upcoming Basket Bazaar. Don’t know

how? We can teach you… and we are asking those who made baskets previously to help us. Call Gert Junglas, at 610-253-2378, or the parish office. Thank You!


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* November 25th Rehearsal at 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM Mass * November 29th Rehearsal for Christmas Eve Mass

____________________________________________ Online Giving

Did you know that we offer online giving? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3….

1. Go to our website: www.olomercy.com 2. Click on Online Giving tab (bottom right)

3. Set up an account in a few steps Questions? Click on FAQ’s or contact Tammy, our

Financial Secretary 610-252-7381

Dar tu Ofrenda en Línea ¿Sabías que te ofrecemos poder dar tu ofrenda en línea? Es

tan simple como 1, 2, 3… 1. Entra a nuestro sitio de internet: www.olomercy.com

2. Pulsa en la pestaña de Online Giving (abajo a la derecha) 3. Configura una cuenta en unos pocos pasos

¿Preguntas? Pulsa en FAQ’s o ponte en contacto con nuestra oficina parroquial 610-252-7381

Join OLOM for a Night with the Phantoms!

Saturday, February 9, 2019

Time: 7:05

Two Party Decks

More details to follow...

RESERVE YOUR SEAT ON THE BUS! We will be traveling to Lancaster to the Sight & Sound Theatre to see Jesus live on stage.

Date: Thursday, March 14, 2019 Cost: $103.00

Tickets include: Transportation, Lunch at Shady Maple and the Show Pick up time: 9:15 am Departing Lancaster: 6:15 pm Call the Parish office to reserve your seat;

610-252-7381 or contact Karen Corpora at [email protected]

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Budgeted Sunday Offering $7,075.00 Actual: Nov 17th & Nov 18th – Will be

published next week, due to early bulletin submission.

The week of Nov. 10th & 11th should have been $5,834.68

Ofrenda dominical presupuestada $ 7,075.00 Actual: 17 y 18 de noviembre: se publicará la próxima semana, debido al envío temprano

del boletín. La semana del 10 y 11 de noviembre debería

haber sido $ 5,834.68


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Readings for the Week Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-2,

3-4ab, 5-6; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13;

Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 7-8,

9; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a;

Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5; Lk 21:20-28 Friday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11;

Mt 4:18-22 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-2, 3-5, 6-7ab;

Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14; 1

Thes 3:12 — 4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 -------------------------------------------------------- Lunes: Apoc 14:1-3, 4-5; Sal 23:1-2, 3-4ab,

5-6; Lc 21:1-4 Martes: Apoc 14:14-19; Sal 95:10, 11-12a,

12b-13; Lc 21:5-11 Miércoles: Apoc 15:1-4; Sal 97:1, 2-3ab, 7-8,

9; Lc 21:12-19 Jueves: Apoc 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9;

Sal 99:2, 3, 4, 5; Lc 21:20-28 Viernes: Rom 10:9-18; Sal 18:2-3, 45;

Mt 4:18-22 Sábado: Apoc 22:1-7; Sal 94:1-2, 3-5, 6-7;

Lc 21:34-36 Domingo: Jer 33:14-16; Sal 24:4bc-5ab,

8-10, 14; 1 Tes 3:12- 4:2; Lc 21:25-28, 34-36

NNew Parishioners Welcome! Please see the Priest after Mass

¡Nuevos Feligreses Bienvenidos! Por favor de ver al Sacerdote después de Misa

The SPSJ Divine Mercy Prayer Group

Invites you to their Monthly Healing Mass on

Wednesday, Nov. 28th at 7pm at St. Philip and

St. James Church located at 430 So. Main St.

Phillipsburg, NJ 08865. Our celebrant and

Guest Speaker will be Fr. John Primach. If you

have any questions, please contact Nancy at

908-200-6763.

Save the Date – Sacred Heart School Annual Christmas Boutique!

Saturday December 1st 9 am – 3 pm and 5-7 pm Sunday December 2nd 8 am – 1 pm Sacred Heart School Auditorium, 115 Washington St, Bath

Join us for a unique family holiday shopping experience! We will have select handmade items from local crafters, gift cards to over 200 stores, hot food, and a homemade Cookie Bar.

You will find gifts for everyone in your family! https://www.facebook.com/events/296907940511346/ ____________________________________________

To celebrate the season of Advent, the Salesian Center for Faith & Culture at DeSales University is offering a Catholic/Salesian online non-credit course for spiritual enrichment. This course, Preparing the Way, will open on Friday, November 30 and remain open until December 31, 2018. Self-registration is easy, there is no purchase necessary and you work at your own pace. To register go to www.desales.edu/salesian and/or contact us at 610.282.1100 x 1244. The course will delve into sacred scripture and what it means to prepare for Advent. We will discuss the spirituality taught by St. Francis de Sales and how to live your spirituality every day. Join people from your community and from around the world as we walk this journey together.


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Every child is taught the Our Father, the Hail Mary and the Glory Be when they are young. But the

Church has a treasury of prayers from her tradition. Each month we would like to highlight a specific prayer and invite you to pray it each day or even to memorize it where it will be secure within

your memory. Prayer For Healing Victims of Abuse

God of endless love,

ever caring, ever strong, always present, always just:

You gave your only Son to save us by the blood of his cross.

Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace,

join to your own suffering the pain of all who have been hurt

in body, mind, and spirit by those who betrayed the trust placed in them.

Hear our cries as we agonize

over the harm done to our brothers and sisters. Breathe wisdom into our prayers, soothe restless hearts with hope, steady shaken spirits with faith:

Show us the way to justice and wholeness, enlightened by truth and enfolded in your

mercy.

Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, heal your people’s wounds

and transform our brokenness. Grant us courage and wisdom, humility and

grace, so that we may act with justice

and find peace in you. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Copyright © 2004, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. All rights reserved. Pub.

No. 7-074

A cada niño se le enseña el Padrenuestro, el Avemaría y la Gloria cuando son pequeños. Pero la Iglesia tiene

un tesoro de oraciones de su tradición. Cada mes quisiéramos resaltar una oración específica e invitarlo a orarla todos los días o incluso a memorizarla en un

lugar seguro dentro de su memoria.

Oración para Sanar a Víctimas de Abuso

Dios de amor sin fin, siempre cariñoso, siempre fuerte, siempre presente, siempre justo:

Tu diste a tu único Hijo para salvarnos por la sangre de su cruz.

Gentil Jesús, pastor de la paz, únete a tu propio sufrimiento

el dolor de todos los que han sido heridos en cuerpo, mente y espíritu

por aquellos que traicionaron la confianza puesta en ellos.

Escucha nuestros gritos mientras agonizamos

sobre el daño hecho a nuestros hermanos y hermanas.

Inspira sabiduría en nuestras oraciones, calma los corazones inquietos con esperanza,

espíritus sacudidos con fe: Muéstranos el camino hacia la justicia y la

integridad, iluminado por la verdad y envuelto en tu

misericordia.

Espíritu Santo, consolador de corazones, cura las heridas de tu pueblo

y transforma nuestro quebrantamiento Danos valor y sabiduría, humildad y gracia,

para que podamos actuar con justicia y encontrar la paz en ti.

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