Holy Family Parish

National Catholic Church

1921 Eden Park Boulevard

McKeesport. Pa. 15132

412.678.0566 Office; Auditorium 412.664.7009

www.hfpncc.org

Advent 1

November 27, 2011

Change of address or phone number, for parish registration, hospital visitations and sacramental needs, baptism and wedding arrangements, please contact the Parish Office by calling 412.276.5562 or 412.678.0566.Office Hours: Tuesdays & Fridays 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Evenings by appointment. Bulletin announcements should be received by Father by Wednesday for Sunday publication either by phone or E-mail at BSleczkowski@aol.com

Parish Staff:

Fr. Bruce Sleczkowski, Pastor 412.276.5562

Ted Gibala, Committee Chairman 412.678.7347

Dr. Donald Mushalko, Chopin Choir Director 412.678.4437

Wendy Blotzer, Organist, Bell Choir 412.673.4495

Deborah Parknavy, SOCL Coordinator 412.751.0106

David Kost, Lector Coordinator 412.519.7771

Parish Custodian 412.678.7347

OPENING HYMN “Advent Longing” Bulletin

Lighting of Advent Wreath

HYMN “O Come O Come Emmanuel” Bulletin

INTRODUCTORY RITE Page 63

ENTRANCE HYMN Psalm 130: 5-6; Lamentations 3:25-26

P: I wait with longing for the Lord, my soul waits for His word. My

soul looks for the Lord more than sentinels for daybreak.

R: Good is the Lord to one who waits for Him, to the soul that seeks

Him. It is good to hope in silence for the saving help of the Lord.

P: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

R: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world

without end. Amen.

THE KYRIE Page 67

OPENING PRAYER

LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading Isaiah 63:16-17, 19, 64:2-7

Responsorial Psalm 80

L: Lord make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved

R: Lord make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved

Second Reading I Corinthians 15:20-26, 28

Gospel Acclamations.

C: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

R: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

C: Lord, show us your mercy and love and grant us your salvation.

R: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Gospel Mark 13:33-37

SACRAMENT OF THE WORD OF GOD

NICENE CREED Page 71

GENERAL INTERCESSION

R: We pray to the Lord in the Spirit.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

SANCTUS Page76

CANON Eucharistic Prayer 4 Page 88

THE LORD’S PRAYER Page 95

LAMB OF GOD Page 97

COMMUNION

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

BLESSING Page 100

CLOSING HYMN “O Come Divine Messiah” Bulletin

Opening Hymn: “Advent Longing”

PNCC Hymnal 18

In this time of Advent longing, we await our Savior’s coming.

Filled with hope and expectations, of the coming peace salvation.

Send forth dew from heav’n on high, for the Savior’s birth is nigh.

May the dew enrich the earth; yield the Righteous One in birth.

In this time of Advent longing, we await the Savior’s coming.

//Let us cleanse both heart and mind, for the birth of Christ divine.//

Hymn: O Come O Come Emmanuel”

PNCC Hymnal 32: verses 1 & 7

O Come O Come Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel

That mourns in lonely exile here, until the Son of God appear.

Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel, shall come to thee O Israel.

O Come Desire of nations, bind all peoples in one heart and mind;

Bid envy, strife and envy cease; fill the whole world with heaven’s peace. Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel, shall come to thee O Israel.

Closing Hymn: “O Come Divine Messiah”

PNCC Hymnal 28, verses 1 & 2

Refrain:
Sweet Savior haste; Come, come to earth, Dispel the night and show Thy face, And bid us hail the dawn of grace. O come, divine Messiah! The world in silence waits the day.
When hope shall sing its triumph, and sadness flee away.

O come, divine Messiah! The world in silence waits the day
When hope shall sing its triumph, And sadness flee away. R:

O Thou, whom nations sigh for, Whom priests and prophets long foretold, Wilt break the captive fetters; Redeem the long-lost fold. R:

THE CANDLES OF ADVENT

THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT: HOPE

Every Sunday of Advent the candle lighting is preceded by an opening hymn as the children are processed into the sanctuary and concludes with the hymn "O Come, O Come, and Emmanuel" as the children return to their respective places:

1st Child - Today is the first Sunday of Advent, the Sunday in which we recall the hope we have in Christ.

2nd Child - The prophets of Israel all spoke of the coming of

Christ, of how a savior would be born, a king in the line of David. They spoke of how he would rule the world wisely and bless all nations.

1st Child - On Christmas day the Christ of our hope was born. On

Good Friday the Christ of our hope died. On Easter day the Christ of our hope rose from the dead. He then ascended into heaven. On the last day, the Christ of our hope will come again to establish his kingdom overall things on earth.

2nd Child - As the follower of Christ, we await his return. We light this candle to remember that as he came to us as humbly in the manger at Bethlehem and gave light to the world, so he is coming again in power to deliver his people.

All the Children - We light this candle to remind us to be alert and

to watch for his return.

Light the First Candle

Entire Congregation - Loving God, we thank you for the hope you give us. Help us prepare our hearts for the Lord's coming. Bless our worship. Help us live holy and righteous lives. We ask it in the name of the one born in Bethlehem. Amen.

Hymn: “O Come O Come Emmanuel” PNCC Hymnal 32; 1 & 7

This Week

Sunday, November 27, 2011 First Sunday in Advent

Advent Wreath Lighting ceremony

Holy Mass 9:00 A.M.

+Joseph Korch Int. wife Helen, and children Janet & William Korch; +Andrew Jugan Int. Mr. & Mrs. Tom Zaucha; +Tom Tondera Int. wife Kay Tondera

Nursery School 9:00 A.M.

Fellowship Hour 10:15 A.M.

SOCL Classes 10:15 A.M.

Holy Mass 11:00 A.M.

+Nell (Ghetian) Wargo Int. Lori Olive and Janet Ghetian.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Annunciation Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 P.M.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Chopin Choir Rehearsal 7:00 P.M.

Bible & Apologetic Class 7:00 P.M.

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Confirmation Class 10:00 A.M.

Monthly Confession 11:00 A.M.

Sunday, December 4, 2011 Second Sunday in Advent

Advent Wreath Lighting ceremony

Holy Mass 9:00 A.M.

+Alice Demski (8^th Ann.) Int. son Gary Demski ` +Henrietta Kushner Int. Dr. Donald Mushalko; +Anthony Davelli Int. Martha Krusienski

Nursery School 9:00 A.M.

Fellowship Hour 10:15 A.M.

SOCL Classes 10:15 A.M.

Holy Mass 11:00 A.M.

Last Pierogi Sale for the year this week

Help will be needed Weds. Evening; Thursday & Friday

Don’t forget to place your orders.

We thank all the workers during the

past year who made this program

successful.

Sunday Ministry Schedules

This Week 9:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M.

Greeter C. Trumpe A. Fioravanti

Lectors Yellow Team B. Zaucha

Ushers F. Pociask & T. Kleckner J. Wagner

Next Week 9:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M.

Greeter M. Krusienski A. Fioravanti

Lectors Red Team B. Zaucha

Ushers L. Ruozzi & K. Stubock J. Wagner

PTO Christmas Candy Sale

Sarris Christmas Candy order forms can be obtained in the parish vestibule. This sale benefits our SOCL expenses such as curriculum and supplies. Please read the directions on ordering on the forms and return all forms with payment to Mrs. Debbie Parknavy by December 4^th to insure delivery for Christmas. Make checks payable to Holy Family Parish. Support our SOCL.

Christmas Flower Envelopes are available in the Church Vestibule. Please fill out and return as soon as possible.

Advent Meditation Booklets can be found in the vestibule book rack. Take one home as you prepare for the coming of our Lord.

Parish Stewardship

A Reminder: we are fast approaching the end of our year 2011. Have you fulfilled your obligations and stewardship to Holy Family Parish? Both your spiritual and financial support keeps our parish doors open. Besides stewardship is our giving back to God for all the blessings we have enjoyed.

Christmas Wafers (Oplatki) is available in the Church Vestibule.

Keep this special tradition alive in our homes this Christmas!

Parish Christmas Church Decorating is scheduled for Saturday, December 17^th beginning at 9:00 A.M. Come & help. Floral decorating is scheduled for Thursday, Dec 22^nd at 10:00 A.M.

Always check our website for breaking important information

Diocesan Youth Convo Meeting & Lock In

The Buffalo-Pittsburgh Diocesan Youth Association will meet Saturday, Dec, 17th here in Holy Family to make plans for the National Youth Convocation to be held Niagara University in July 2012. Following the meeting, a holiday party and overnight lock in is scheduled in the parish hall. All youth of our parish are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the holiday party and lock in. All Night Cosmic Bowling is schedules. Cost $10. The meeting will conclude with Sunday Mass. For more information, speak with our Youth Ministers, Gary Coddington, Jean Crouch & Amy Ruozzi.

Wigilia Dinner

This year’s Wigilia dinner, hosted by our

SAMBS Society will be held Sunday,

December 11^th beginning at 3:00 P.M.

Tickets are $15.00 per adult; $7.00 per child age 12 and under. The dinner is by reservation (no tickets at the door). All tickets must be pre-purchased. You can purchase your ticket from any SAMBS member. A traditional Christmas Eve dinner will be prepared along with Koledy, special performances, and a visit from Santa. Come and join our Parish Family this year at the annual Christmas Eve Dinner.

WATCH!

Happy New Year! The Church's calendar begins today. The word "Advent" means "coming" and starts with a message similar to the theme of last week's Mass. Be ready and watch for the coming of Jesus. This can be understood in three ways. First, we anticipate Christ's advent on Christmas. We transcend the materialism of the modern world by a focus on the real meaning of the feast: God enters human existence in a totally personal way. Second, we look forward to Jesus' arrival in our lives through the blossoming of our faith. We bring his body into the world through our union with him in the communion of saints. Finally, we speculate on the end of this universe at the conclusion of time. The universe is not self-sustaining. Eventually it will terminate in some sort of extinction. Time is finite. It will reach a culmination either in a vast cataclysm or total dissolution. Then the real universe will begin in God.

First Sunday in Advent

Isaiah 63:16-17, 19; 64:2-7

Psalm 80

1 Corinthians 1: 3-9

Mark 13: 33-37

KEY VERSE: "What I say to you, I say to all: Be on guard!”

READINGS: Our readings remind us that Christ is coming, and we should stay awake for we don’t know when He will come. We are to be prepared at all time; Jesus says “be constantly on the watch.” These readings are teachings for us to learn and live.

REFLECTING: We're probably all a bit impatient when we have to wait. It doesn't really matter if it's an unexpected wait or an event we know will eventually come. Waiting can be a trying time.

Think back through the times you've waited. Maybe you waited for a "big" day like graduation, your wedding, the birth of a child, a reunion with a loved one. Or there are the times you've had to wait unexpectedly in long lines at the post office, for someone who is late, or for a tow truck. How do you fill your time waiting? Are you the friendly sort who makes conversation with anyone nearby; or do you fidget, fuss, and fume at the inconvenience? Do you read or keep yourself busy to pass the time? Consider which response is most healthy and helpful. What will you do today and tomorrow that will please Jesus Christ while you wait for his return?

PRAYING: Lord Jesus, I am waiting for Your coming this Advent Season. I pray that I keep a vigilant watch and be prepared each day. You are the potter, I am the clay, I am all the work of Your

Hands. I pray also that You lead me to bring the Good News to all who I am in contact with as I continue my earthly pilgrimage.

Come, Lord Jesus!  Come and visit your people. 
We await your coming.  Come, O Lord.