ST. PIUS X CHURCH REYNOLDSBURG, OHIO

Third Sunday of AdventDecember 17, 2017Rejoice the Lord is near!

MASSES FOR DECEMBER 18-25, 2017Monday 8:30 a.m. (MDF) +Bea Frantz by George FranzTuesday 8:30 a.m. (MDF) Mary F. Waitzman by Mary TheodorasWednesday 8:30 a.m. (MDF) +Dan Flowers by Mom, JeanThursday 8:30 a.m. (MDF) +Michael & David Gaus by The Family Friday 8:30 a.m. (MPG) +Alyce & John Maynard by Victoria Sherman Saturday 5:00 p.m. (MMS) +Fr. Andrew Hohman by the Knights of ColumbusSunday 8:30 a.m. (MPG) Living & Deceased Members of the Parish 10:15 a.m. (RM) Virginia Perkins by The Himmelspachs

** There is NO 12:00 p.m. Mass this week Christmas Eve Masses 4:00 p.m. (MPG) Living & Deceased Members of the Parish 6:30 p.m. (MDF) Living & Deceased Members of the Parish 10:00 p.m. (MDF) Living & Deceased Members of the Parish Monday – Christmas Day 9:00 a.m. (RM) Living & Deceased Members of the Parish

This Week at Saint Pius X – December 18-24, 2017

Monday Walking With Purpose Choir Room 9:30-11:00 a.m. Pray the Rosary for the Sick Church Vestibule 6:30 p.m. Adult Faith Formation-The Creed Café 7:00 p.m. K of C First Degree PAC 7:00 p.m.Tuesday Widow/Widowers Meeting Bride’s Room 6:30 p.m. K of C PAC 7:00 p.m. School Board Meeting Rectory 7:00 p.m.Wednesday Adoration Church 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Tabernacle 6:00 p.m. Choir Church 7:15 p.m.Thursday Children’s Choir Church 5:15-5:45 p.m. RCIA PAC 7:00 p.m. New Creation Bride’s Room 7:00 p.m.

THE PARISH OFFICE will be closed on Friday, December 22 thru December 25 and Friday, December 29 thru January 1. Phone calls and emails will not be monitored during this time.

PLEASE NOTE that the Rosary will not be prayed on Monday’s, December 25 and January 1. The Rosary will resume on Monday, January 8, 2018.

COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS

For the Week of December 10, 2017:Budget Requirements: .....................................$ 24,000.00Actual Offertory Received: .............................$ 14,710.20Weekly Surplus (Deficit): ................................$ (9,289.80)

**EFT (Debit) Program: ...................................$ 1,313.50Envelope Offering: ...........................................$ 9,919.50Cash Offering: ...................................................$ 2,302.79Special Collection: Immaculate Conception .............................$ 1,174.51Total Offering: ...................................................$ 14,710.20

Debit Program Participants: ............................ 60 Envelopes Used: ................................................. 295

For the Month of December 2017:MTD Budget Requirements: ...........................$ 24,000.00MTD Actual Offertory Received: ...................$ 17,152.96MTD Surplus (Deficit): ....................................$ (6,847.04)

YTD Budget Requirements: ............................$ 431,500.00YTD Actual Offertory Received: ....................$ 419,315.07YTD Surplus (Deficit): .....................................$ (12,184.93)

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 17, 2017

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – (H): Host • (C): Cup

December 23-24 H: (2) – Pulpit side/ H: (2) – Organ side C: (3) – Pulpit side/ C: (3) – Organ side

5:00 p.m. (P) Duane Wikoff & Marilyn Wikoff(O) Mary Lynn Cummings & Cynthia Williams

(P) John & Brenda Beyer & Holly High(O) Sue & Dick Rickerl & Diane Bailey

8:30 a.m.(P) Lorri Croswell, Katherine Croswell(O) Kurt Rodenkirchen & Sara Croswell

(P) Kevin Gallagher, Scott & Julie Gallagher(O) Denise Trusken, Pam & Bob Briggs

10:15 a.m.(P) Christine Servick, Kathy Kelley & Maureen Kelley(O) Richard, Emma & Abby Shoemaker

(P) Ken Morrison, Randy Teynor, Kelly Esparza & Mary Girard(O) Susan, Tod & Tommy Gilmore & Karen Yarger

12:00 p.m. There is no Noon Mass on December 24, 2017!

December 23-24 Lectors Servers Greeters Gift Bearers

5:00 p.m. Regina Courey & Gerald Crane

Samantha Hanson, Carla Pena & Sub

Cindie Moder Scott & Kelly Marsh

8:30 a.m.Mary Ellen Theaumont & Janet Rodenkirchen

Rayna Rodenkirchen, Cara & Megan Luallen

Anyone – no one scheduled

The Luallen Family

10:15 a.m.Laura Morrison & John Goetz

Brogan Maloney, Shane Shultz & Sophie Morrison

Anyone – no one scheduled

Tod Gilmore Family

12:00 p.m. There is no Noon Mass on December 24, 2017!

LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE: DECMEMBER 23/24, 2017 Contact Nancy Majerus at nancy.majerus@gmail.com with any changes or scheduling requests.

IMPORTANT SAFETY ALERT FROM OUR PRESCHOOL!During weekday Masses and funerals, drivers MAY NOT take the safety chain down and enter or exit through the SPX Children’s Center parking lot. The lot must be free of drive through traffic to keep our preschoolers and their families safe. Please be patient and wait for your turn to enter or exit between the church and elementary school. The chain is up for safety according to our state licensing regulations. Safety First! Thank you for your understanding.

COLLECTION COUNTER SCHEDULES for 2018 have been mailed or emailed. If you are a collection counter volunteer and have not received your new schedule, please call Christina at the parish office at (614) 866-2859. Thank you for your continued help in this ministry.

HOHMAN HALL “MOVE DATE” CHANGED: All Friends of St. Pius X Church and School – Because of the late inspections for the Occupancy Permit, the move into the new building is being rescheduled to Monday, December 18th at 9:30 a.m. We will be moving all items from the gray storage container in the back parking lot into the new building. Many hands are needed to move all items from the storage unit on campus into Hohman Hall. All help is wanted and would be appreciated. Doughnuts will be on site. Thank you.

SCHOOL NEWS

Tuesday, December 19… School Mass, Grades 1-8, 8:30 a.m. School Board Meeting, Rectory, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 20… Christmas Parties

Thursday, December 21… No School. Christmas break begins

IN OUR PARISH

BULLETIN DEADLINES FOR DECEMBER:

December 31, 2017 – All articles must be received by Monday, December 18.

Bulletin will be submitted on December 21.

January 7, 2018 – All articles must be received by Tuesday, December 26.

Bulletin will be submitted on December 28.

ST. PIUS X CHURCH REYNOLDSBURG, OHIO

CONNECTIONS, ST. PIUS NEWLETTER…The February 2018 edition of Connections, the parish newsletter, is being compiled. Please submit articles to Carol McGlone at carol.a.mcglone@gmail.com or to the rectory 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The deadline for the next issue is Friday, January 5, 2018.

GIVE THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL THIS CHRISTMAS: Give the gift of life by being a blood donor on Thursday, December 28th, when St. Pius X will host the Reynoldsburg Community Bloodmobile at the Redeemer United Methodist Church, 235 McNaughten Road, from 1:00-6:00 p.m. The need for blood is never greater than during the busy Holiday Season. You can make an appointment by calling 614-861-5137. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

FUNERAL MASS PLANNING WORKSHOP: A workshop designed to help you select readings and music that represent your wishes for your final celebration is being held on Sunday, January 14th at 1:30 p.m. in the PAC Room. Registration is necessary and limited to 25 individual participants. Call the rectory office at 614-866-2859 to register.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CAROL SING-A-LONG: The St. Pius X PSR students invite everyone to a Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long on December 17th, from 6:00-6:30 p.m. in the church. Come join us to bring the Christmas Story to life in song. Also, we might have a few surprises. If any questions, please feel free to contact De Ann Bukowski at 614-864-3505.

WE ARE CONTINUING to say the Rosary every Sunday after the 10:15 a.m. Mass. We encourage you to plan to stay at least one Sunday a month to pray for the special needs of your family. We also invite each of our ministries to choose one Sunday a year to pray for the needs of your ministry. Contact Denise Colucci to reserve a Sunday. You only need to show up.

FOR WE SHALL MEET AGAIN...JOHN 16:22 will be meeting Tuesday, December 19, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Bride’s Room located in the church. We will be discussing the program “Surviving the Holidays” by grief share. Anyone who has lost a spouse is welcome to join us. Please contact Sister Maxine at 614-866-1575 with any questions.

PHONESRectory & Church Office, Msgr. David Funk, Michelle Carey, Leah Kelly, Judy Miller & Christina Zacovic ........................................................... 614-866-2859Rectory Fax ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 614-966-1499Cafeteria, Kim Laret ....................................................................................................................................................................... 614-866-1282Latchkey, Beth Antommarchi ....................................................................................................................................................... 614-866-1209School ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 614-866-6050Children’s Center, Mary Benedict & Sharon Miller .................................................................................................................. 614-577-0826Music Directory, John Pottkotter.................................................................................................................................................. 614-501-0104Pastoral Minister & RCIA, Sr. Maxine Shonk ............................................................................................................................ 614-866-1575Religious Education & Youth Ministry, De Bukowski & Judie Bryant ................................................................................... 614-864-3505Communication Support & Email Specialist, Michelle Zuccarelli (contact@spxreynoldsburg.com) ................................ 614-866-2859

EMAIL REGISTRATION SUPPORT: If you would like assistance with your registration or have questions about our program, please contact: Michelle Zuccarelli, Communications Support Specialist, at contact@spxreynoldsburg.com or (614) 866-2859.

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: St. Pius X Parish Advisory Council is looking for young people over the age of 18 who are interested in forming a Young Adult ministry. If you are interested in taking part of this group or you have an idea you would like to share, please fill out slip of paper in the bulletin and place them in the PAC suggestion box in the entryway, or submit your ideas in the online suggestion box located on the parish’s website. http://www.spxreynoldsburg.com/contact-us/suggestion-box.html Thank you!

St. Pius PAC wants to hear your ideas: _______________

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Would you be interested in being part of the Leadership Team? ___________________________________________

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VIDEO OF THE MONTH: From Spirit Juice Studios, “Advent – An Unexpected Reflection.” In 2011, awaiting Christmas, Jill had her Advent and whole life flipped upside down by an unexpected diagnosis. Jill found God in a new way through this experience,

and shares how surprising arrivals are often God’s M.O. From the manger to a diagnosis, God is often found in the most unexpected places. Visit spxreynoldsburg.com/education/adult-faith-formation.html (or, from the parish home page, spxreynoldsburg.com, click “Education” then “Adult Faith Formation”).

LEAVE A LEGACY OF LOVE AND FAITH: Your last will and testament can leave a legacy of your faith by helping to pass it on to others. When drafting your will, after taking care of your family, consider naming St. Pius X Parish Endowment Fund as a recipient of your estate. For more information, call The Catholic Foundation at 614-443-8893 or visit catholic-foundation.org.

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 17, 2017

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SAINT OF THE DAY FOR DECEMBER 18

Blessed Anthony Grassi (November 13, 1592-December 13, 1671)Blessed Anthony Grassi’s Story: Anthony’s father died when his son was only 10 years old, but the young lad inherited his father’s devotion to Our Lady of Loreto. As a schoolboy, he frequented the local church of the Oratorian Fathers, joining the religious order when he was 17.Already a fine student, he soon gained a reputation in his religious community as a “walking dictionary” who quickly grasped Scripture and theology. For some time he was tormented by scruples, but they reportedly left him at the very hour he celebrated his first Mass. From that day, serenity penetrated his very being.In 1621, at age 29, Anthony was struck by lightning while praying in the church of the Holy House at Loreto. He was carried paralyzed from the church, expecting to die. When Anthony recovered in a few days he realized that he had been cured of acute indigestion. His scorched clothes were donated to the Loreto church as an offering of thanks for his new gift of life.More important, Anthony now felt that his life belonged entirely to God. Each year thereafter he made a pilgrimage to Loreto to express his thanks.He also began hearing confessions, and came to be regarded as an outstanding confessor. Simple and direct, he listened carefully to penitents, said a few words and gave a penance and absolution, frequently drawing on his gift of reading consciences.In 1635, he was elected superior of the Fermo Oratory. He was so well regarded that he was reelected every three years until his death. He was a quiet person and a gentle superior who did not know how to be severe. At the same time he kept the Oratorian constitutions literally, encouraging the community to do likewise.He refused social or civic commitments and instead would go out day or night to visit the sick or dying or anyone else needing his services. As he grew older, he had a God-given awareness of the future, a gift which he frequently used to warn or to console.But age brought its challenges as well. He suffered the humility of having to give up his physical faculties one by one. First was his preaching, necessitated after he lost his teeth. Then he could no longer hear confessions. Finally, after a fall, he was confined to his room. The archbishop himself came each day to give him Holy Communion. One of Anthony’s final acts was to reconcile two fiercely quarreling brothers.Nothing provides a better reason for reassessing a life than a brush with death. Anthony’s life already seemed to be on track when he was struck by lightning; he was a brilliant priest blessed, at last, with serenity. But his experience softened him. He became a loving counselor and a wise mediator. The same might be said of us if we put our hearts to it. We needn’t wait to be struck by lightning.

AROUND TOWN

As a special Christmas gift, have a Mass celebrated by a missionary priest for your loved ones and friends. The Missions Office receives many requests for Mass stipends from missionary priests around the world. Mass stipends are a critical means of support in helping with their mission and pastoral needs. Your loved ones will receive a beautiful Christmas themed Mass card, acknowledging your gift. Go to www.columbuscatholic.org, select Missions Office, then Request a Mass, then the Mass form link. Print and mail the form with payment to the Diocese of Columbus Missions Office, 197 E. Gay St. Columbus, OH 43215. The Mass stipend is $10.00. Call 614-228-8603 or send an email to mismailbox@columbuscatholic.org if you have questions. Thank you.