November 25, 2012 (Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe)

Thoughts from Fr. Bill…….


Dear friends, I hope you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving
Holiday with your family and friends!

Today is the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the
Universe, the final Sunday of the liturgical year on this day
we renew our own baptismal commitment to Jesus as the
Lord to whom we pledge our hearts’ highest loyalty and
deepest love.

As we begin the Season of Advent next weekend, you are
invited to take a medal for your key chain or back pack. The
medals will be at the church doors. The medal says Emmanuel,
God is with us! As we journey through these very
busy and hectic weeks of the Advent /Christmas Season we
will need to be reminded often that yes, God is with us!!
Also at the doors will be a book The Word Among Us, daily
reflection for Advent and Christmas. Take one and rejoice in
the beauty of the season!

A special thanks to the Youngwood Fireman: Bill Helman,
Dave Barlow, and Ken Reger who along with the Tree of
Hope engineer Barry Premoshis decorated the Tree of Hope
on Saturday November 17. The Tree of Hope will be lit following
the 5 pm Mass on Saturday December 1.

Following the Lighting of the Tree of Hope we are invited to
gather in the church hall for light refreshments. At 7pm the
Night at the Movies will begin. You are invited to watch a
wonderful family movie Have a Little Faith. A nice way to
begin Advent and to continue our celebration of the Year of
Faith. If you wish, you may bring snacks for the movie.
Friday November 30 is the Feast of Saint Andrew, patron
Saint of Scotland. Andrew was the first of the 12 Apostles to
meet Jesus. Like him, may we encourage others to “come
and see” Jesus by our words and example.

This week’s Psalm Response, The Lord is King, he is robed
in Majesty, reminds us to give praise and thanks for the love
we receive from Christ, our King.


Here We Go Steelers Here We Go!

Fr. Bill
Peace

Trying to live a full life in the service of the Lord,
failing frequently and falling on the mercy of God each time….