Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
First Sunday of Advent
December 1, 2013
2205 West Market Street ▪ Greensboro, NC 27403 ▪ (336) 274-6520 ▪ www.olgchurch.org
First Sunday of Advent
December 1, 2013
Parish & School Office
Office Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri, 9AM—12Noon, 1PM—4PM
Thursday 9AM–12Noon only
Phone: (336) 274-6520
Fax Number: (336) 274-7326
Website: www.olgchurch.org
E-Mail Address: olgchurch@olgchurch.org
Church Office Address: 2201 W. Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
Catholic Social Services (336) 288-1984
Hispanic Ministries (336) 273-2343
Rev. Mr. Enedino Aquino, Permanent Deacon
Our Lady of Grace School Office
Mr. Kurt Telford, Principal
Phone: (336) 275-1522
Fax: (336) 279-8824
Website: www.olgsch.org
E-Mail Address: olgschool@olgsch.org
School Address: 2205 West Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
Schedule of Services
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:00PM
Sunday: 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 5:00PM (Bilingual)
Holydays of Obligation—As Announced
Mission Statement
In the Eucharist we receive the true Christ—the foundation of
our Church. With Christ in us, we form, nurture, and promote
love, respect for human dignity, Christian values and
teachings within our family, parish, and community
through worship and service.
Rev. Fr. Eric Kowalski, Pastor
Permanent Deacons
Rev. Mr. Tim Rohan, retired
Rev. Mr. James H. Toner
Rev. Mr. Enedino Aquino, Hispanic Ministries
2013 Pastoral Council
Dale Carothers
Jay Couch
Mario Espinosa
Cheryl Ramsey, Secretary
Gordon Williams
Tim Clontz, Chair
Angela Dierking
Steve Murphy
Hernan Sedda
Jack Yarbrough
Daily Mass
Monday & Tuesday: 8:00AM
Wednesday: 8:45AM
No Mass on Thursday
Friday: 8:00AM
Saturday: First Saturday ONLY 8:00AM
Confession
Tuesday: 5:00PM—5:45PM
Wednesday: 8:00—8:30AM (prior to 8:45AM Mass)
Saturday: 3:00PM—4:45PM
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Tuesday: After 8:00AM Mass until 6:00PM; Benediction: 6:00PM
Benediction & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:
1st Fri. of each month 7:30—8:00AM
1st Sat. of each month after the 8:00AM Mass
Recitation of the Holy Rosary
1st Sat. of each month at 7:30AM prior to the 8:00AM Mass
Other Saturdays at 8:00AM
English Baptism
Baptismal Prep Class—1st Sun. of each Mo. at 12:30PM, School Library
Baptism—2nd Sat. of each Month At 10:00AM (except April)
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
December 1, 2013
THE ENTRANCE HYMN:
O Come O Come Emmanuel
First Sunday of Advent
December 1, 2013
Greeting
Penitential Rite: Kyrie Eleison, Christe Eleison, Kyrie Eleison
(please repeat after the cantor)
The Gloria
Opening Collect
L i t u r g y o f t h e Wo r d
First Reading: Isaiah 2: 1-5
Responsorial Psalm: 122
Second Reading: Romans 13: 11-14
Gospel: Mathew 24: 37-44
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
December 1, 2013
Liturgy of the Eucharist
THE OFFERTORY HYMN: Christ Be Our Light
First Sunday of Advent
December 1, 2013
Liturgy of the Eucharist
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY: ALL
Mass of Our Lady of Grace—5:00 PM,9:00 AM
Mass of the English Martyrs—11:00 AM
MYSTERIUM FIDEI: ALL
“When we eat this Bread And drink this Cup
We proclaim your death. O Lord, until you come again. “
Text from the English translation of The Roman Missal. © 2010, International Committee on English in
the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved.
GREAT AMEN: ALL
SIGN OF PEACE
LAMB OF GOD: ALL
COMMUNION ANTIPHON REFRAIN
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
December 1, 2013
Communion Motets
THE HYMN OF THANKSGIVING:
People Look East
Copyright acknowledgements for music in this Worship Guide: Gloria Simplex and “The King of Glory” reprinted with permission here under
World Library Publications License Agreement C18908B ,Franklin Park, IL. Music for the Communion Antiphon by Richard Rice © 2013,
First Sunday of Advent
December 1, 2013
1 Er Domingo De Adviento
1 de Diciembre del 2013
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Is 4:2-6; Sal 122 (121):1-9; Mt 8:5-11
Martes:
Is 11:1-10; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lc 10:21-24
Miércoles:
Is 25:6-10a; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Mt 15:29-37
Jueves:
Is 26:1-6; Sal 118 (117):1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a;
Mt 7:21, 24-27
Viernes:
Is 29:17-24; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31
Sábado:
Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Sal 147 (146):1-6; Mt 9:35 -- 10:1
DIRECTORIO DE
MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
Domingo:
Is 11:1-10; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17;
Rom 15:4-9; Mt 3:1-12
Párroco
Padre Eric Kowalski
274-6520
Coordinador General
Diácono Enedino Aquino
273-2343
Preparación para Bautismo
Javier y Josefina
617-7741
Preparadores Matrimoniales
Jesús y Marina
987-8884
Encargada de Lectores
Hermán Sedda
457-9954
Encargado de Ministros de la Eucaristía
Jerman Duran
685-9866
Música y Coro
Fitty Reyes
476-0472
Encargada de Catecismo
Nuria Duran
685-9866
Encargado de Quinceañeras y Bodas
Ministerio Hispano
963-3704
Ministerio de Hospitalidad
Juan Luis Juárez
327-6426
Grupo Juvenil
Daniel Cruz Santos
Sergio A. Gonzalez
965-1179
895-3785
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
December 1, 2013
1 Er Domingo De Adviento
1 de Diciembre del 2013
Bautismo
Pláticas y formación cada tercer
domingo de cada mes hora 3:00 PM
Los bautizos se celebran solamente
en las fechas siquentes:
El 07 de Diciembre
El 18 de Enero
El 25 de Enero
El 01 de Febrero
El 15 de Febrero
El 01 de Marzo
El 15 Marzo
El 05 de Abril
El 26 de Abril
El 03 de Mayo
El 17 de Mayo
El 24 de Mayo
El 07 de Junio
El 21 de Junio
El 19 de Julio
El 26 de Julio
Por favor note:
Bautismo comienza PUNTUALMENTE a las 10:00AM
First Sunday of Advent
December 1, 2013
Parish Staff Contact Information
Phone (336) 274-6520 Fax (336) 274-7326
Website www.olgchurch.org
Sacraments
Marriage: Couples please contact one of our priests if you wish
to schedule a wedding date at the parish—a minimum of 6
months preparation is required.
CLERGY
Pastor
Rev. Fr. Eric Kowalski, elkolgcs1@gmail.com ext. 314
Permanent Deacons
Dcn. Tim Rohan (ret.), Call the church office.
Dcn. James H. Toner, kerygma8@aol.com
Baptism: Parents should attend a Baptismal Preparation Class
(held the first Sunday of each month at 12:30pm in the school
library). English Baptisms are held on the 2nd Saturday of the
month at 10:00 AM. Please contact Allison Gregg (ext. 317 or
agregg@olgchurch.org) in the office for more information.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Director of Religious Education
Jim McCullough, jmccullough@olgchurch.org, ext. 335
Assistant to the Director of Religious Education
MaryAnn DiPaola, mdipaola@olgchurch.org, ext. 333
Youth Minister
Kelly Henson, youthminister@olgchurch.org, ext. 318
Preschool Religious Education Coordinator/VBS
Lisa Balzano, lbalzano@olgchurch.org, ext. 321
Anointing of the Sick: If you or a loved one are seriously ill or
facing surgery, please contact the church office to arrange to
receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
Communion for the Sick & Homebound: Please contact the
church office if you have a stay in the hospital or will be
homebound. We would be happy to make arrangements for
you to receive Communion if you are unable to attend Mass.
First Communion, Confirmation, Religious Vocations:
Please call the church office for information.
LITURGY DEPARTMENT
Director of Liturgy
Fr. Eric Kowalski, elkolgcs1@gmail.com ext. 314
Assistant to the Director of Liturgy
Andrew O’Connor, aoconnor@olgchurch.org, 275-1522 ext. 181
Founding Director, OLG Schola Cantorum
Brian Marble, bmarble@olgchurch.org, 275-1522 ext. 180
General Information
Contact the church office for the following:
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
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Executive Assistant to the Pastor
Allison Gregg, agregg@olgchurch.org, ext. 317
Business Manager
Anita Sells, businessmanager@olgchurch.org, ext. 315
Receptionist/Parish Records
Jean Wilson, jwilson@olgchurch.org, ext. 322
Bulletin Editor
Rita Eberle, reberle@olgchurch.org, ext. 310
Maintenance Supervisor
Jeff Smith, jsmith@olgchurch.org, ext. 311
Accountant
Danny Byerly, dbyerly@olgchurch.org, ext. 316
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Verbal announcements at Mass
Scheduling information/fundraiser before or after Mass
Reserving a meeting space
Bulletin submissions—Submissions may be sent to
reberle@olgchurch.org. The submission deadline is
two Fridays prior to the publishing weekend.
Parking: The church has two parking areas—a small lot on
Chapman Street and a larger lot on Tremont Drive. Please
observe all city parking regulations when parking on the street.
Bulletin Boards: To place a church related advertisement on
either of the two church bulletin boards, please submit
materials to the church office for the pastor’s approval.
Posters/flyers placed without prior approval, will be removed.
To become a member of Our Lady of Grace, please complete one of our
registration forms located at the entrances of the church, on our parish website
(www.olgchurch.org/registration.html), or complete the form below and we will
mail you one. Welcome to the parish!
Place this form in the offering basket or mail to the church office.
Name:
Address:
City:
State:_______ Zip: ____________
Phone:_________________ E-Mail:
I would like to join Our Lady of Grace. Please send me a registration form.
I would like information about becoming Catholic.
MAIL TO:
OLG Registration
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
2201 West Market St.
Greensboro, NC 27403
How can we help?
Please call the parish office at
274-6520 ext. 322, if you have
any questions.
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
December 1, 2013
Pray for the Sick
Family Stewardship Corner
December 1, 1st Sunday of Advent
“Be generous, sharing what you have.”
(I Timothy 6:18)
Don’t forget your DSA Pledge! Our parish is
counting on you to fulfill your pledge by December
31st. If you have not yet contributed, you can
donate online at www.charlottediocese.org/
donations. Remember, any amount over our goal
will be returned to the parish for our own needs.
Thank you!
Last Appeal December 21-22
Priests’ Retirement and Benefits
We are getting closer to our goal of $40,741.56 that was due on September
8, 2013. To date, we have raised $31,603.83. What a joy it would be to
meet our goal this year after several years of shortfall. We only need
$9,137.73 to retire this debt. If you have already contributed, a blessed
“THANK YOU!” If you have not already contributed, please prayerfully consider joining in our parish responsibility to retire this debt.
Scripture Readings
Monday:
Tuesday:
Is 4:2-6; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11
Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17;
Lk 10:21-24
Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37
Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a;
Mt 7:21, 24-27
Friday:
Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31
Saturday:
Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 -- 10:1
Sunday:
Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17;
Rom 15:4-9; Mt 3:1-12
Parish Support
As of November 17, 2013
Actual Collection
$29,036
Offertory Goal
$21,788
Due to the early publication date
Surplus/(Loss)
$10,766
(Nov.22nd), offertory numbers were not
Year-to-Date for Fiscal Year 2013/2014
available for November 24th. December
Actual Collection
$376,006
Offertory Goal 8th bulletin will reflect offertory
$409,539
Surplus/(Loss) for
FY 2013/2014
($ -33,533)
numbers
for December 1st.
Thank you for your continued financial sacrifices made on
behalf of our parish family. God bless you, Fr. Kowalski
*Names appear for two weeks unless continuation is requested.
Diane Adams
Michael Arcurio
Lorraine Balog
Margaret Carter
Tony Constantino
Dave Cook
Diane Cook
John Couch, Jr.
David Deaton
Tom Dourgarian
Robert Farley
Robert Furr
Julie Goldyn
Bobby Hanlon
Kathy Hellberg
Scott John
Colin Kanyuk
Frank Kauder
Ericka Kinnear
Joe Klagholz
Evelyn Knox
Dan & Marie LaBlanca
Phillip Legnetti
Brian Marble
Ginny Martin
Julian McClamroch
Carol McGough
Hudson Mills
Fred Myers
J. Murphy
Mae Murphy
Ed Pachasa
Ray Parrish
Amor Payawal
Nelson Payawal
Giacomo Puccio
Roberta Pugh
Cheryl Reekes
Mike Rowe
Nancy Saksa
Connie Stevens
Thomas Steward
Vicki & Grady Strickland
Maria & Sylvia Szumilus
Ken Triplett
Esther Veit
John Watterson
Sharon Wintermate
Jimmy Wright
Sofie Zuluga
Pray for Those in Military Service
Remember in your prayers the men and women in the active military
and their families. Your fellow parishioners are grateful for your support
in prayer until their loved ones’ safe return.
Private Will Stoddart
SPC Thomas Berti
PFC Brandon Bridge
Andrew Dial
PO1 James Andrew Ellis
Maj James R. Schmid
SGT Zackaria Harris
PFC Kimberly Walton
Lt Garland Wilson
CM2 Steven Walton
Sgt Adrian M. Welch
Cpl James Austin
Lt CDR John Roath
E-3 PFC Cody B. Brown
PO3 Jesse M. Brown
Pvt Thomas Popek
CPO Glen Thomas
Lt Col Rick Moor
1st Lt. Lucas Weeks
SFC Frank Luedtke
Pvt Colin Butts
SPC Wayne Hopper
SSG Steven Bixby
SFC Chris Brooks
SSgt David A. Weekley
Pvt Crystal Martinez-Butts
SPC Elliot F. Chodkowski
Cpl Jonathan Hill
Sgt Maj Corbin’s Unit
SSgt Travis Hawley
CPL Chris Kirwan, USMC
Sgt Maj Bill Stoddart
SPC Matthew Sarnocinski
PFC Conway Prior
Staff Sgt. Ian Taylor
2D Lt. John Valitutto
PO1 James McNair
Capt. Justin Vaughan
First Sunday of Advent
December 1, 2013
Mass Intentions—November 30th, 2013—January 19th, 2014
SAT—Nov 30
SUN—Dec 1
5:00 PM
7:00 AM
MON—Dec 2
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
5:00 PM
8:00 AM
TUE—Dec 3
WED—Dec 4
FRI—Dec 6
SAT—Dec 7
SUN—Dec 8
MON—Dec 9
TUE—Dec 10
WED—Dec 11
FRI—Dec 13
SAT—Dec 14
SUN—Dec 15
MON—Dec 16
TUE—Dec 17
WED—Dec 18
FRI—Dec 20
SAT—Dec 21
SUN—Dec 22
MON—Dec 23
SAT—Dec 28
SUN—Dec 29
8:00 AM
8:45 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
7:00 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
5:00 PM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:45 AM
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
7:00 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
5:00 PM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:45 AM
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
7:00 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
5:00 PM
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
7:00 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
5:00 PM
Katherine & Alexander Siwik†
Deceased Members of the
Gallagher & Rohan Families
Albert Burch†
Stipan & Lucija Majic†
Gerald Manning†
John, Mary, Florence
& Henry Lysiak†
Herman W. Halter, Sr.†
James Hayes†
Tina & Alphonse Pupello†
Bernardo Guzman
Michael & Julia Dowd†
George Stratton†
Joseph & Matthew Paul Vezzi &
Josephine Marchese†
Souls in Purgatory
Jose H. Gutierrez
Ellen & William Roberts†
Andres Guzman
Samuel Rohan
Rev. James Tully†
William & Ellen Roberts†
Cindy & John O’Brien
Ruffy Ventura†
Esabel Assaf
Amy Kane Slusher†
Rosa Isabel Gutierrez
Katherine & Alexander Siwik†
Jim Jones†
Elizabeth O’Brien
John O’Brien, Jr.
Guadalupe Guerrero†
Fr. Francisco J. Mahia, LD
Guadalupe Guerrero†
Frances Prymowicz†
Dorothy & James Campbell†
Ray Doles†
Joseph & Matthew Paul Vezzi &
Josephine Marchese†
Connie Vezzi
Bill Winfield
Dominika Zak &
Francisco Romero
Humberto Gutierrez
MON—Dec 30
8:00 AM
Dr. Frederick Richards II†
TUE—Dec 31
6:00 PM
Gutierrez Family
WED—Jan 1
8:00 AM
12:00 PM
6:00 PM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
7:00 AM
9:00 AM
FRI—Jan 3
SAT—Jan 4
SUN—Jan 5
MON—Jan 6
TUE—Jan 7
WED—Jan 8
FRI—Jan 10
SAT—Jan 11
SUN—Jan 12
MON—Jan 13
TUE—Jan 14
WED—Jan 15
FRI—Jan 17
SAT—Jan 18
SUN—Jan 19
11:00 AM
5:00 PM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:45 AM
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
7:00 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
5:00 PM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
7:00 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
5:00 PM
Joan Flynn
John & Lisa Diachenko†
Dot Rowan†
Michael & Julia Dowd†
Rosario Guerra†
Pro Populo
Sidonie Lysiak
Parents of Joseph
& Frances Coyle†
Roy Allard†
Margaret Roberts
Deacon Tim Rohan
Joseph Borsellino†
J. B. & Blanche Brackett†
James W. Davis†
Beatrice Clark
Pro Populo
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Joyce Stemkowski†
Robert Callaghan†
William Earney Walker†
Edward Roy†
Mary Lysiak
Roy Smith†
Raymond A. McFillin, Sr.†
Roger Rheaume†
Pro Populo
Jack Fitzpatrick†
Sadie Trentacista May
Eternal rest grant unto all the faithful departed,
O Lord, and let perpetual light
shine upon them…
Jacob Keepes, father of Lorraine Brown
Marie Van Kleef, mother of Dana Hanlon
Helen Siwik, sister of Dottie Doles
Cecilia Odyniec, mother of Dr. Norman Odyniec
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
TODAY IS DONUT SUNDAY
DECEMBER 1ST
IN THE CAFETERIA FOLLOWING THE 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM AND
11:00 AM MASSES. THIS MONTH’S GATHERING IS
SPONSORED BY THE PRAYER SHAWL
MINISTRY. JOIN US FOR COFFEE AND
DONUTS AND INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO
SOMEONE YOU HAVE NOT MET.
DONATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED
TO OFFSET THE COST OF SUPPLIES.
Ornaments Available!
Beautiful keepsake ornaments of
our church are available for sale
in the church office! They will
make excellent Christmas/
Wedding/Baptism gifts. Each
ornament costs $20 and you may
purchase a stand for an additional
$5. If you are paying cash, please
bring correct change as the
church office does not have change on hand. Checks are also accepted.
December 1, 2013
Special Announcements
Welcome Rhonda Wilcox
Rhonda was received into full communion on Saturday, November 16th.
Welcome Rhonda! We are glad you are part of our parish family!
New Year’s Day Breakfast
Volunteers are needed for set-up, cooking, serving and clean-up for the
New Year’s Day Breakfast. Contact Cheryl Ramsey at 297-4875. Please
leave your name and a contact number.
Looking for space for a large gathering? Look no
further than the Knights of Columbus Hall on Horse Pen Creek Road.
This is a perfect venue for large birthday parties, anniversary parties,
graduation parties or wedding rehearsal dinners and/or reception. For
more information, please call Dan Whalen, House Manager at 855-3796.
Free Natural Family Planning Full Course!
NFP full course will be offered on December 7th in Winston-Salem.
Topics to be covered include:
• Effectiveness of modern NFP methods
• Health risks of popular contraceptives
• Benefits of NFP—health, relational, and spiritual
• Church teaching on responsible parenting
• How to use NFP
For more information, go to ccdoc.ognfp. To RSVP, contact Batrica
Adcock, MSN at Catholic Charities, 704-370-3230 or
bradcock@charlottediocese.org.
Polish Christmas Tradition — Oplatek
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
PIEDMONT COUNCIL #939 IS SPONSORING A FLAPJACK
BREAKFAST TO SUPPORT THE LAMB FOUNDATION OF NC
DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14TH
LOCATION: APPLEBEE’S
AT 3200 N. BATTLEGROUND AVENUE
TIME: 8:00 AM—10:00 AM
COST: $7.00 FOR ADULTS,
$4:00 FOR CHILDREN (UNDER 12)
PRICE INCLUDES FLAPJACKS, SAUSAGE & BEVERAGE
RESERVATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED, BUT TO HELP US PLAN,
PLEASE CALL BILL EASTWOOD AT 674-2674
IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! THANKS!
Sharing of the Oplatek (pronounced opwatek) is the most ancient and
beloved of all Polish Christmas traditions. Oplatek is a thin wafer made of
flour and water, similar in taste to the hosts that
are used for communion during Mass. The
Christmas wafer is shared before the Christmas
Eve supper. The head of the household
traditionally breaks the wafer and then continues
by sharing it with everyone at the table while
wishes for peace and prosperity are exchanged.
Oplatek is available in the church office. If interested, please pick-up your
wafer at the church office during regular business hours. To help defray
the cost, we will accept a free-will donation. Please be as generous as
you can. Checks may be made payable to Our Lady of Grace. On the
memo line please write “Christmas Wafer.” Thanks!
EVENING PRAYER SHAWL GROUP
WILL MEET ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, AT 7:00 PM IN THE
OLG SCHOOL LIBRARY. ANY LEVEL OF CROCHET OR KNITTING
IS WELCOME, EVEN IF YOU ARE A BEGINNER. CALL KAY WEISS
AT 676-5863 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
First Sunday of Advent
December 1, 2013
WOMEN’S CLUB EVENTS
Christmas Party
Our Christmas Party on
December 8th from 2:00 PM TO 4:00 PM will be
held at the home of Eva Szostak, 4503 Kenbridge
Dr. RSVP to Eva at 855-5123 or hostesses Betsy
Furman at 288-0308, Marjorie Gittinger at 8569232 or Betty Tarantelli at 852-1061.
Cookie Exchange Our Cookie Exchange will be
held on Thursday, December 19th, from 10:00 AM
to 12 NOON at the home of Gullanar Campbell,
2513 E. Woodlyn Way. RSVP to Gullanar at 2991450 or Lynn Bryant at 545-0626.
Don’t Forget our ATTRACTIONS BOOKS make great
Holiday Gifts. Pick one up in the church office or
call Louise Kemp at 294-2986. Checks should be
made out to the OLG Women’s Club for $25 each.
The Greensboro Council of Catholic Women
Annual Christmas Tea
Friday, December 6, 2:00-4:00 PM
Knights of Columbus Hall
2780 Horse Pen Creek Road
Please send your reservation check in the amount of
$12.00 payable to GCCW, to:
Cindy Bratton
2403 Wood Meadow Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
Questions call Carolyn Kingman at 336-855-1920.
Include your email address and any changes to the
current directory. There will be a raffle with proceeds
going to the Knights of Columbus, Operation Lamb. Any
questions, call Carolyn Kingman at 855-1920.
Just a friendly reminder, all Angel
Tree gifts and certificates should
have already been delivered to the
church office. If you still have
anything that needs to be turned in,
please call Julie Justice at 708-1131.
NIGHT SHELTER DINNER
at Weaver House The OLG
Italian Lovers Team (formerly
the Lasagna Lovers) will serve
dinner to the guests of the
Greensboro Urban Ministry on
Wednesday, December 4th. We are planning to
serve Dominos Pizza (cheese and pepperoni),
salad, desserts and fresh fruits. As always, we
need your help with donations for the dinner. We
are asking for money to help us cover the cost of
the pizzas ($6 each). If you can help with a
financial donation, please make your check
payable to OLG with Night Shelter Pizza Pal in the
memo line. Of course, we are happy to accept
and we need bagged salad, desserts and fruits. If
you have any questions about the dinner, or
would like to help in this ministry, please leave a
message for Patty Jennings at 282-6847 or
email her at pattyj@triad.rr.com.
Many thanks for your continued support to our
brothers and sisters in need.
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
December 1, 2013
Holiday Schedule
Thanksgiving Day Mass
Thursday, November 28th
10:00 AM (Bilingual Mass Only)
Friday, November 29th
8:00 AM Mass
Penance Service
Monday, December 2nd
Confessions begin promptly at 6:30 PM
The Immaculate Conception
of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Monday, December 9th
8:00 AM (Not a Holy Day of Obligation)
Grimsley Madrigal Singers
Tuesday, December 17th
7:00 PM in the Church
Christmas on Campus
Thursday, December 19th, 5:30PM
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24th
No Morning Mass
3:30 PM Children’s Pageant
4:00 PM Mass
6:00 PM Mass
8:00 PM Mass
11:00 PM Christmas Carol Concert
12:00 Midnight Mass
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25th
11:00 AM Mass (Spanish)
1:00 PM Traditional Latin Mass
New Year’s Eve Vigil
Tuesday, December 31st
6:00 PM Mass
New Year’s Day
Wednesday, January 1st—Holyday
8:00 AM Mass
12:00 Noon Mass
6:00 PM Mass
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
The tradition of placing flowers on the altar for Christmas is
being offered to those who wish to make a donation
IN MEMORY OF (deceased) or IN HONOR OF (living) their
loved ones or friends.
Your participation will enhance the beauty of the
celebration of Mass through the use of flowers during
Christmas, New Year’s, and throughout the year. To make
a contribution during this Christmas season, please
complete the form below and return it to the church office
or place it in the collection basket along with your donation
of $20. It is important that the information be printed
legibly and completed on this order form to avoid errors in
printing the list of names.
Wednesday, December 4th is the deadline in order for
names to be listed in the bulletin. We will be unable to
accept names by telephone, so please complete the form
and return it as soon as possible. Thank you!
Christmas Flowers Order Form
IN MEMORY OF (deceased):
IN HONOR OF (living):
GIVEN BY:
Phone Number:
Amount Enclosed:
First Sunday of Advent
December 1, 2013
Religious Education
Director of Religious Education, Jim McCullough
274-6520 ext. 335, jmccullough@olgchurch.org
Inspire and educate yourself in the car!
Light Up our Campus
for the Holidays
Alex Romo of Green & Clean Landscaping will
be decorating our beautiful campus for the
holidays and has requested help in gathering the
following donations:
LED string lights
Cool white light or multicolored. (Weatherproof
and preferably on rolls for easy storage.)
Ornaments
Large ornaments for the trees, garlands, icicles,
snowflakes, etc. (Weatherproof and shatterproof)
Pick up a CD from our racks in the back of the church and
in the Tremont side entrance and hear really solid talks on
Catholic topics. Share them with family and friends.
Each batch of CDs costs the parish about $700—contribute
$3 we almost break even—contribute $4 we have enough to
give to those unable to contribute! Thanks for supporting
this educational outreach!
Have Questions about Catholicism?
Call Jim McCullough at 274-6520 x335 or e-mail him at
jmccullough@olgchurch.org if you are looking into the
Catholic faith or if you are considering returning to
practice.
Pray the Chaplet
The Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy invite you to join
them in the church on Tuesdays at 9:00 AM to pray the
Chaplet. All are welcome to join us afterwards in the
Choir Room at 9:30 AM where we meet to
discuss the message of Divine Mercy.
We apologize for the extremely short notice, but
in order to illuminate Our Lady of Grace in time
for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Season, Mr.
Romo has requested that all donations be dropped
off either at the Church Office or in the Church
after Mass by Monday, December 4th.
“Could you not keep watch for one hour?” Mark 14:37
Mr. Romo is dedicated to making the grounds and
greenery of Our Lady of Grace as beautiful as our
Church and Parish family.
All donations are greatly appreciated and will be
properly stored and reused for years to come.
Please note: 3:30—4:30 PM is the Children’s Adoration
and parents are welcome to
bring young children and infants.
Won’t you help
“Light Up our Campus?”
Jesus asked Peter,
We invite you to be an adorer at
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on
Tuesdays after the 8:00 AM Mass—6:00 PM
at Our Lady of Grace Church.
If you would like to commit to an hour of Adoration each
Tuesday, or would like more information, please contact
Ann Hopping at 336-847-1778 hoppingann@yahoo.com
or Tonya Wong 336-617-3397 xcrossw@gmail.com.
ADORATION
of the Blessed Sacrament
Attention College Students
We would like to invite you to participate in adoration either on Tuesdays
at OLG or anytime at Maryfield. Please see the contact information above
to register for this important ministry.
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
December 1, 2013
New Year’s Day Breakfast!
Wednesday, January 1st
After the 8:00 AM Mass
You are invited to join Fr. Kowalski
and the Parish Council for breakfast on New
Year’s Day, January 1st, 2013.
Have breakfast with friends and family as we
begin a new year of faith and fellowship.
For more information, call
Cheryl Ramsey at 297-4875.
Corpus Christi Foundation
Cookie Sale
December 14th & 15th after Mass
Assortment of Christmas cookies: 1 lb. tin for $10
Our annual Christmas Cookie Sale to benefit the Corpus
Christi Foundation in Granada Nicaragua will take place on
December 14th and 15th. We will have delicious
homemade Christmas treats to sell after all the Masses.
The proceeds help with student financial aid and to
support the children's lunch program.
Please come to one of our three Church entrances to
purchase a tin or two of our famous Christmas cookies.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated to help the children
and families in Nicaragua. Contact Carlotta Riker for
information at carlottariker @gmail.com or 297-4441.
Story Time with
Mrs. Claus
Friday, December 6th at 9:30 AM
Mrs. Claus will visit OLG School on December
6th at 9:30 AM for Preschool Story Time!
Preschoolers and their parents and/or guardians
are invited to join us as Mrs. Claus reads
Christmas stories, and we participate in fun
holiday activities and even have a favorite North
Pole snack....hot chocolate and cookies!
Reservations aren't required and
this event is free, so bring a friend!
First Sunday of Advent
December 1, 2013
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Tuesday,
December 24th
3:30 PM
Our Lady of Grace
Church
The Church Office schedule:
Thursday—Friday November 28th—29th closed
Monday, December 23rd closing at noon
Tuesday—Friday, December 24th—27th closed
Wednesday, January 1st closed
Tootsie Rolls Hand-Out
Operation LAMB (Least Among My Brethren)
Because of the generosity of Our Lady of Grace
parishioners we were able to raise at total of $949 for
Operation Lamb on November 16th and 17th. Special
thanks to Fr. Kowalski for blessing this event and the
office staff for their assistance. Many blessings and
thanks for your generosity, Bill Eastwood, KofC #939
Chairman, “Operation Lamb.”
Deadline for Bulletin Article Submissions
Edition
Due Date
December 8th
4 PM Wednesday, November 27th
December 15th 4 PM Wednesday, December 4th
December 22nd 4 PM Monday, December 9th—early submission
date to the Christmas Holiday
December 29th 4PM Wednesday, December 18th
January 5th
4PM Wednesday, December 18th—early
submission date due to Christmas Holiday
Submissions should be sent to reberle@olgchurch.org. NOTE:
Submissions received after the deadline will appear in the next bulletin
when possible. Thank you for your cooperation.
On November 8th, Our Lady of Grace School
students and their families attended the UNCG
vs. High Point University basketball
game. OLG students were excited to
meet Nido Qubein (shown), president
of High Point University.
Our Lady of Grace School students kicked off
a recent UNC-Greensboro versus High Point
University basketball game by singing the
National Anthem. OLG's choirs are conducted
by Joyce Carroll and Andrew O'Connor.
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
December 1, 2013
You are Invited to
Faith, Tradition, Excellence
Open House
December 10th
9:30 AM
OLG’s 4th Annual
Christmas on Campus
Thursday, December 19th
5:30 PM—8:00 PM
Our Lady of Grace
Catholic School
We are a small school with BIG
accomplishments! 44% of our current 8th
grade class qualified for the Duke University
Talent Identification for gifted children and 2 of
the 3 National Merit Scholars at Bishop
McGuinness High school last year were OLG
School graduates - our students excel!
Come find out why at our November Open
House. We will meet in the school library at
9:30 AM on November 12th for a short
presentation and then tour the campus. No
reservations are needed. Can't make the open
house?
Call Karen Hornfeck, Marketing Director, at 275
-1522, ext. 100 to schedule a personalized tour
at your convenience.
Join us on campus for an evening filled with
cookie decorating, musical performances, craft
making, living nativity, soup supper, hot
chocolate, games, activities, photos
with St. Nick and more! The night will end
with caroling by candle light!
This Free Event is open to all. Please join us as
we celebrate the holiday season.
To share our blessings, all are encouraged to
bring a gift for the women at the homeless
shelter. Suggested gifts are: toothpaste,
toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, socks and gloves.
Additional parking: Our neighbor, St. Andrew’s
Episcopal Church, has granted permission for
additional parking in their Kensington St. parking lot.
For more information, please call
Our Lady of Grace School
at 336-275-1522.
First Sunday of Advent
During our Christmas on Campus event
children will have an opportunity to shop for
one-of-a-kind handmade items for Christmas
presents for their family and friends.
All the items are $1 each and we will help
them wrap the items and pick a card to sign.
The older children will be there to help the
younger ones with their choices.
Parents will be able to shop the last half
hour, in order to make sure all of the children
have had a chance to do their shopping first.
There will be two small decorated trees,
a sugared fruit wreath and a
handmade quilt to raffle.
Don’t miss this opportunity for your child to
enjoy a special shopping adventure and
pick your special holiday gift!
Women’s Shelter Donations Needed
A collection box is available in the front
office of Our Lady of Grace School for the
Women’s Shelter donations. The following
items are needed at this time:
bottled water
toilet paper
paper towels
napkins
liquid laundry detergent
liquid bleach
coffee
powdered creamers
sugar
tea bags
packaged crackers
small umbrellas
socks
underwear(size small-3x)
slippers(mix sizes)
December 1, 2013
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
December 17TH
Come Celebrate the Advent Season
The GHS Madrigals Concert
7:00 PM
Our Lady of Grace Church
Since 1966 the Grimsley High School
Madrigal Singers has been
a top chamber choir in
North Carolina and for the past nine
years has been a community
favorite around Greensboro
at Christmastime.
Instantly recognizable in their
Custom-made Renaissance attire,
the Madrigals can be seen and
heard annually at landmark
world-class performance venues in
North Carolina and beyond.
The Madrigals and director
Marshall Johnson are proud to
carry on the long tradition of elite
a cappella singing at GHS and
are thrilled to be sharing the joys of
the holiday season with
you and yours!
8:00A-Mass
Adoration, CH, after 8A Mass
8:45A-Div. Mercy Cen., CH
9:30A-Str. Faustina’s Diary, CR
3:30P-Children’s Adoration, CH
5:00P-Confession
6:00P-Benediction
7:00-RCIA, LIB
16
8:00A-Mass
6:00P-First Place, CR
6:00P Boy Scouts, CAF
6:30P-Bible Study, LS
7:00P-Pageant Rehearsal, CH
23
8:00A-Mass
6:00P-First Place, CR
6:30P-Bible Study, LS
30
8:00A-Mass
15
Cookie Sale
7:00A-Mass
9:00A-Mass
10:30A-Religious Ed, LS/MS
11:00A-Mass
3:30P-Hisp.Faith Formation, LS,SR
4:00P-Hisp. Youth Group, LIB
5:00P-Mass
6:30P-Boy Scouts, GYM
22
7:00A-Mass
9:00A-Mass
11:00A-Mass
3:30-Hisp.Faith Formation, LS,SR
4:00P-Hisp. Youth Group, LIB
5:00P-Mass
6:00P-Hispanic Posada, CAF/GYM
29
7:00A-Mass
9:00A-Mass
11:00A-Mass
3:30P-Hisp.Faith Formation, LS,SR
4:00P-Hisp. Youth Group, LIB
5:00P-Mass
6:00P-Vigil Mass
31
3:30P-Childrens’ Pageant, CH
4:00P-Mass
6:00P-Mass
8:00P-Mass
11:00P-Christmas Carol
Concert
12:00P-Mignight Mass
24
8:00A-Mass
Adoration, CH, after 8A Mass
8:45A-Div.Mercy Cen., CH
9:30A-Str. Faustina’s Diary, CR
11:30A-Prayer Shawl, CR
3:30P-Children’s Ador., CH
5:00P-Confession
7:00P-Madrigal Concert, CH
7:00P-RCIA, LIB
17
10
9
8:00A-Mass
6:00P-First Place, CR
6:00P-Boy Scouts, CAF
6:30P-Bible Study, LS
7:00P-Pageant Rehearsal, CH
3
8:00A-Mass
Adoration, CH, after 8A Mass
8:45A-Div. Mercy Cen., CH
9:30A-Str. Faustina’s Diary, CR
3:30P-Children’s Adoration, CH
5:00P-Confession
6:00P-Benediction
7:00-RCIA, LIB
7:00P-Pageant Rehearsal, CH
Tue
7:00A-Mass
8A-3P Hisp. Faith Formation, GYM
9:00A-Mass
10:30A-Religious Ed, LS/MS
11:00A-Mass
3:00P-Hisp. Baptismal Prep. LIB
3:30P-Hisp.Faith Formation, LS,SR
4:00P-Hisp. Youth Group, LIB
5:00P-Mass
6:30P-Confirmation Prep, LIB
6:30P-Boy Scouts, GYM
8:00A-Mass
6:00P-First Place, CR
6:00P-Boy Scouts, CAF
6:30P-Penance Service, CH
6:30P-Bible Study, LS
7:00P-Catholic Daughters, LIB
7:00P-Pageant Rehearsal, CH
2
Mon
8
7:00A-Mass
8A-3P Hisp. Faith Formation, GYM
9:00A-Mass
11:00A-Mass
12:30P-Baptismal Prep, LIB
3:30P-Hisp.Faith Formation, LS,SR
4:00P-Hisp. Youth Group, LIB
5:00P-Mass
6:30P-Confirmation Prep, LIB
6:30P-Boy Scouts, GYM
1 Donut Sunday
Sun
11:00A-Mass (Spanish)
1:00P-Traditional Latin Mass
MERRY CHRISTMAS
25
8:00A-Confession
8:45A-Mass
10:00A-Bible Study, CR
6:30P-Altar Server Training, CH
7:00P-YG Dead Theo., SJH
18
8:00A-Confession
8:45A-Mass
10:00A-Bible Study, CR
6:30P-Altar Server Training, CH
7:00P-YG Dead Theo., SJH
11
4
8:00A-Confession
8:45A-Mass
10:00A-Bible Study, CR
7:00P-YG Dead Theo., LIB
Wed
26
8:00A-Mass
27
6:00P-Hispanic Posada, CAF/GYM
8:00A-Mass
6:00P-Pageant Rehearsal, CH
20
8:00A-Mass
10:00A-Craft Group, CR
6:30P-Retrouvaille, LIB
7:00P-Pageant Rehearsal, CH
7:30P-Hispanic Ministry, CAF
13
8:00A-1st Friday Mass, CH
7:30A-Expo. & Ben., CH
10:00A-Craft Group, CR
7:00P-Hisp. NFP Class, LIB
6
Fri
Sat
8:00A-Rosary, CH
3:00P-Confession, CH
5:00P-Mass
28
8:00A-Rosary, CH
3:00P-Confession, CH
5:00P-Mass
5:45P-Hisp.Faith Formation, LS,SR
6:00P-Hispanic Posada, CAF/GYM
7:00P-Caroling & Anchor Party, SJH
21
Cookie Sale
8:00A-Rosary, CH
10:00A-RCIA, Repeat, LIB
3:00P-Confession, CH
5:00P-Mass
14
7:30A-1st Sat. Rosary, CH
10:00A-1st Sat. Mass, CH (MEF)
10:00A-RCIA, Repeat, LIB
3:00P-Confession, CH
5:00P-Mass
7:00P-Anchor Youth Night, SJH
7
December 1, 2013
CAF = Cafeteria; CR = Choir Room; CH = Church; LIB = Library;
WWP=Walking with Purpose LS = Lower School; MS = Middle School;
OLC = Our Lady’s Cottage; SR = Science Room; CY = Courtyard;
YG = Youth Group; AS = Altar Server
DECEMBER 2013
5:30A-Christmas on Campus
7:00P Pageant Rehearsal, CH
19
12
6:30P-Even. Prayer Shawl, LIB
7:00P-Pageant Rehearsal, CH
5
Thu
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church