News Notes
Advent/Christmas, 2008
Volume 5, Issue 3
Live the Kingdom !
CCD / PRS
Sister Parishes of Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Boniface
‘Tis the season … to prepare Inside this Issue:
‘Tis the season…
Do you feel harried? “Rest Stops for a Rushed People” … to prepare 1
… to remember dates 2
provides short reflections in the current Catholic Update. … to participate in the
Some copies are still available near the Religious Ed Children’s Christmas
Liturgy 2
Offices or check it online at www.AmericanCatholic.org. … to care & share 3
… of Christmas 4
Have you checked out www.usccb.org? – Quite a diverse … to say thanks 4
selection of ways to keep an appointment with God during … to look ahead 4
this season.
Try http://liturgy.slu.edu – The Center for Liturgy at St.
Louis University offers scores of possibilities to connect
with the readings of Sundays. Available in English and
Espanola and a unique section for college students.
The special Advent edition of The Word Among Us
provides adults short meditations for each day of Advent
plus thought-provoking articles. Copies are still available.
„Share Christmas Joy that lasts‟ caught my eye when I
Partners
picked up “Partners in Faith” What is a novena? The in FAITH,
December issue will be given to the students during their
first class in December. Extra copies are on the bulletin “Helping our
children grow
board near Religious Education Offices.
in their
Catholic
faith.”
The people who walked in darkness have seen a
great light;
Upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom, a light
has shone.
You have brought them abundant joy and great
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rejoicing. Isaiah 9:1-2
‘Tis the season …to remember dates
Event St. Boniface Our Lady of Lourdes
Nov 30 First Sunday of Advent
Classes Dec 3, 10 ,17 Dec 7, 14, 21
Penance Service at 7:00 p.m. Dec 11
Dec 23 Rehearsal for Children’s Christmas TBA TBA
Eve Liturgy Gather in the Gym. Gather in Cry Room.
No classes Catechists’ Faith Formation Jan 7 Jan 4
Classes resume Jan 14 Jan 11
‘Tis the season …to participate
We need a few good actors and several adult assistants.
We are planning our Children‟s Christmas Eve Eucharistic Liturgy and invite children of the parishes (ages
5 and older) to participate in an enactment of the gospel.
Practice for OLL participants will be on Tuesday, December 23rd at 4:00 pm. Gather inside the church
near the big glass doors. Practice for St. Boniface participants will be on Tuesday, December 23rd at
4:00 pm. Gather in the gym. We need to work together for some simple outfits that the children can
wear. Although we have some costumes that were donated for our children‟s use, please bring additional
costumes to wear at practice and at Mass.
On Christmas Eve, OLL participants should gather in the Cry Room at 4:10 in preparation for the 4:30
Mass. St. Boniface participants should gather in the gym at 4:10 in preparation for the 4:30 Mass.
If you will be attending Christmas Eve Mass and would like your children to participate in the liturgy, please
complete the form below.
PLEASE TEAR OFF THIS FORM, SIGN AND SUBMIT to Religious Ed. Office by Sunday December 14th.
____ Yes, my child will participate in the Christmas Eve Liturgy at (choose and circle one) St. B or OLL. I agree to see that my
child comes prepared, will be prompt for rehearsal and prompt on Christmas Eve.
Child’s Name ____________________________________ Grade___________
Child’s Name ____________________________________ Grade___________
Child’s Name ____________________________________ Grade___________
Child’s Name ____________________________________ Grade___________
____Yes, I will be an adult assistant.
Signature of parent/guardian ________________________________________________Phone: _____________ ______
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‘Tis the season … to care and share
As stewards of God‟s gifts we are called to care about
others. We are challenged to share. Here is a list of
opportunities: Am I a
- The Holy Childhood Association provides our Good
children the opportunity to share with needy
children around the world. Our children can bring Steward of
their money to classes.
- One way to address local needs is to support the
God’s Gifts?
Ottawa County Holiday Bureau. Collection sites
are at both of our churches and many of the local
schools. Bring your items by December 10. Am I growing
- At OLL, the “Giving Tree” in the church awaits your
in concern for
donation for Bethany House, a long-term shelter the poor, the sick
for battered women and their children. A and the
suggestion for each class is indicated in the suffering? Is
parentheses. Please bring items by December 21.
this concern
Needed items include:
translating into
action…..?
Toilet Paper Dish towels/dish cloths
Tall Kitchen Trash Bags (13 gal.) Sanitary pads/tampons
Paper Towels – (Book 3) Bath towels/washcloths
Large Trash Bags (33 gal.) Shampoo – (Book 1), Conditioner
Floor Cleaner Bath/Shower Gel – (CP II)
Laundry Detergent/fabric softener sheets Pillows – new only please, Twin sheets
Bleach, Tall Kitchen Cans (13 gal.) Deodorants, Light Bulbs
Disinfectant cleaners/sprays Bethany House Baby Wipes, Diapers – all sizes
Bleach Wipes, Brillo Pads Batteries (9 volt, AA, AAA)
Paper Plates - (Book 6), Napkins - (CP I) Bars of soap - (PreS & K)
Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Bathroom Cleaners Toothpaste/Dental Floss – (Book 4)
All Purpose Cleaners Hair combs/brushes
Aluminum Foil – (Book 2) Black Hair Care Products
Window Cleaners, Toothbrushes
Gallon size food storage bags Meijer or Kroger Gift Cards ($10.00 denominations)
Brooms, dustpans Bus Tokens
Sandwich Bags – (Book 5) Prepaid Phone Cards
Toilet Bowl Brushes Coffee, Creamer, Coffee Filters, Sugar
Mops
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‘Tis the season…of Christmas
Yes, Christmas is a season. How will you celebrate the season?
Help your children experience the real reason for the season -
through out the whole Christmas Season! Maybe you are humming the
“12 Days of Christmas”. Do you know the history of this and/or other
Christmas songs? Find a short explanation near the CCD Offices.
‘Tis the season … to say thanks
We appreciate the parishioners of all children and youth of both of our
ages who were willing to give of their parishes. Yes, parents and guardians,
time, talents and treasures to make you are the first catechists and you
the 2008 Feather Party a time of show your children how each of them
family, fun, and food with the funds is a „spark of God‟s love‟ as we all walk
going to the religious education together in this journey of life.
program for OLL parish.
Watch the Jesse Tree grow during
Thanks for the support of four OLL Advent. Generated by the students
adults who willingly gave of their time using Book 6, it is located on the
to drive and/or accompany thirteen bulletin board near the Religious
of our Jr. High students who Education Office at St. Boniface.
participated in the FIRE ’08 with Thanks to the catechists Ann
other students from the Diocese of Mulligan and Heather Dewitz for
Toledo for a retreat/rally. working with the students to deepen
appreciation for our ancestors in
I want to express appreciation to the faith.
catechists who are witnesses of God‟s
Marvelous Love as they teach the
‘Tis the season … to look ahead
Our young children will receive the Spirit Day, as immediate preparation
Sacrament of Reconciliation for the for the reception for the Sacrament
first time on Saturday, January 17th, of Confirmation, will be on Saturday,
at St. Boniface and on Saturday, May 16, at Our Lady of Lourdes.
January 24th, at Our Lady of Lourdes. These candidates will be confirmed
The whole family is invited to the on Saturday, June 6th at St. Boniface
Penance Service which will begin at during the Eucharistic Liturgy at
1:00 p.m. in church. 7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes St. Boniface
204 Main St., Genoa, OH 43430 215 N. Church Street, Oak Harbor, OH 43449
419 360-7802, 419-855-8501 419 360-7802, 419-898-1340
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