1st Reading—Isaiah 35: 1-6a—The deserts exult and burst into flower. The hills ring with joyful song. The feeble grow strong; the frightened take courage. The Lord comes to save us.
Responsorial Psalm: — “Lord, come and save us, Lord, come and save us, Lord, come and save us, come and save.”
2nd Reading—James 5: 7-10— “Be patient…until the coming of the Lord,” said the author of the letter of James. “The Judge is standing before the gates.” Take the prophets as your models in facing hardship. They spoke in the Lord’s name.
Gospel Acclamation—Halleluia, halleluia, halleluia, halleluia! “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, he sent me to bring good news to the poor.”
Gospel—Matthew 11: 2-11—John sent his disciples to ask Jesus, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” Jesus answered them affirmatively, pointing to the blind who see, the lame who walk, the lepers who are cured, and the poor who hear from him good news of hope.
3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT - C - DECEMBER 11, 2022
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
1) Let us pray for the Church: God, you renew your people in love. May your peace fill our hearts and minds and enable us to know your joy.
We pray to the Lord…
2) Let us pray for those preparing for full initiation into the church: Adopt as your own, O God, those journeying in faith with us, may they know the promise of every spiritual blessing. We pray to the Lord…
3) Let us pray for the sick and the ailing: Be the strength of those weakened by physical or emotional illness, especially -- Gay Ribits Kylie Nelson Larry Belt Bob Lee Janice Thibodeau Sharon Millar Ruthie Reid Scott Hevel Beth Tracey Kevin Petrusha And for all who have asked for our prayers. We pray to the Lord…
5) Let us remember the dead: Loving God, grant your peace to our loved ones and those we miss: especially … (5:00 Mass) John Persky, Pat Fabean, Tom Rogan, Ronald Noble, Sister Judy Jones, Fr. Gerry Frawley (8:30 Mass) Frank & Mary Cobb, Fr. Gerry Frawley (10:30 Mass) Robert Johnson, Fr. Gerry Frawley We pray to the Lord…
ANNOUNCEMENTS – December 11, 2022
The Children’s Christmas Choir will meet again for practice on Sunday following the 10:30 Mass.
All gifts, gift cards and food must be returned by noon on Sunday, December 11th. If not returned by then, OCEF will have to purchase all gifts not received.
Our Advent Penance Service is Monday, December 12th after the 7 p.m. Mass.
On Friday, December 16th we will be giving the church a good cleaning in preparation for Christmas. If you are able to help, we will begin after the 9 a.m. Mass.
The quilting and craft group will meet next Saturday, December 17th from 10 to 2 p.m. in Solanus Hall.
All teens are invited to a Christmas party, Sunday, December 18th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Join us for dinner, games and fun. Bring a white elephant gift (no more than $15) and your favorite dessert to share.
On Monday, the Parish office will be open until 10:30 a.m. then reopen on Tuesday.
(Sunday) Because of our Christmas sort and distribution, there will be no coffee and donuts after Mass today.