Readings for this week

December   17 –  22, 2007

Monday                       Genesis  49:2,8 - 10

                                     Matthew 1:1 - 17

Tuesday                      Jeremiah  23:5 - 8

                                     Matthew  1:18 - 25

Wednesday                Judges  13:2 - 7, 24 - 25a

                                       Luke 1: 5- 25                                                                

Thursday                    Isaiah  7:10 - 14

                                      Luke 1: 26 - 38

Friday                            Song of Songs  2: 8 - 14     

                                        Luke 1: 39 - 45

Saturday                      1 Samuel  1:24 - 28,

                                       Luke 1 : 46 - 56

ADVENT THEME:-

"In Search of a Gift".

If Jesus' name was on your shoppin g list, what gift would you give him? See table in the rear of the Church for slips and box. Special Blessing will be given on Christmas Eve and the gifts will be placed in the Crib.

Notice also that the Advent Coin Folders and Reading materials are available in the rear of the Church. Please pick one for yourself and maybe another for a friend or another member of your Family who could not come.

Mass Attendance:-  

Saturday 12/08     4 p.m  28 Adults 

 Sunday, 12/09    8 a.m  30 Adults,  1 Child

10 a.m 83 Adults, 26  Youths

PRAY FOR OUR SICK:-

As a Faith Community we remember our Parishioners who cannot be with us.

In Nursing Homes/Hospital: Members

Bernice Parker – Summit Park Catonsville

Margaret Smith – Frederick Villa

George Swailes – Future Nursing Home

Randolph Philip –  Moved to North Carolina

Rebecca Gross - Karnean Hospital on Windsor Mill Rd

At Home:

Mary Aiken, Lorraine Blue, Leroy & Rita Coles, Alice Colbert, Jean Curtis, Linda R. Forest, Eugina Francisco, Anna Howard, Anna Johnson,  Elizabeth Kenzie, Joseph & Verendean Marine,  Mrs. Dorothy Press,  Mary Smith, Leon Miller (Husband of Edna Miller), Julia Montegomery (Daughter of Mrs. Neale) Ann Craig, Benjamin Manning., Pricilla Kelly.

Prayer Requested:

M. SGT Prentice Lucas (In Iraq) , Frank Phillips,  Vernon McFadden, Daryl  Wise.

We Pray Also For Relatives and Friends of Our
Parishioners:
Marva Martin, Alice Yoes, Celesta Taylor, Rose Wipson, Joann Wigglesworth, Tammy Watkins (Cusin of Mr. William Hall) and Glendora Taylor  .

RELIGIOUS  EDUCATION:-

Theme:- "All thy children shall be taught of the Lord.....  " Isaiah 54:13

• Sunday, December 23rd and 30th, There will be no Classes
• Sunday, January 6th, Arts and Crafts for all  Classes in the Hall at 8:45 a.m
• Sunday, January 13th 2008

           1) All Classes will be in Session

           2)  Parents of Children preparing for first Holy Communion will meet in the Hall at 8:45 a.m

Orita Class Christmas Project:-

The Orita Class will send Christmas cards to the sick and shut - ins of the Parish. if you would like a card sent or you know of someone who would enjoy receiving a card, please provide the names and addresses of the parishioners to Michele Hunt (410-945-1264) or one of the Orita students no later than December 17th, 2007. There are sheets of paper in the rear of the Church to collect the names and addresses. Please print neatly so we will be able to address the envelopes correctly.

Celebrating Birthdays  This December 

All who are celebrating  this month  will receive Special Blessing the last Sunday of this month  May God continue to bless you all.

If you would like your birthday, Anniversary or any Special Day to appear in the bulletin  Or on this Website, Please call the Parish office during the working Hours Monday, Tuesday and Friday From 9:30 A.M to 3:00 P.M or fill in a bulletin request.  

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS:-

As you all know, the New Year Holiday is Fast approaching, if you have any announcements  including flyers and inserts for January 6th 2008 Bulletin, Please submit them to the Parish Office no later than Monday Dec. 17,2007  Any bulletin information which comes in after that date will be printed at a later Date.  For more information please be free to call the Parish office during working hours 410-362-2000 or Send an Email to info@stedwardschurchmd.org

Project Rachel:-

You may know of a person looking for healing after an abortion or they are suffering from past abortion trauma. Please refer them to PROJECT RACHEL. There will be a retreat for spiritual and Emotional healing after Abortion which will be held in Baltimore January 27 -28, 2008. This is an opportunity to accept the gentle healing touch of Jesus. The retreat is a confidential and emotionally safe environment for anyone struggling with long past or recent abortion experiences. Please call 410-354-6900  or Toll free 1-877-HOPE-4-ME.

"Journey Through Cancer: Art of healing and Hope"

In Celebration of the official spring 2008 opening of the Cancer Institute at St. Joseph Medical Center, Cancer patients, survivors and Caregivers of all ages are invited to submit original Art works about their journeys through the cancer experience for a juried art exhibit entitled "Journeys through Cancer: Art of Healing and Hope." The exhibit will give an important voice to artists in the community who have experienced cancer. Entries must be postmarked by Feb. 8th 2008. For Adults there is an entry fee of $25 But for Youths 17 and under, entree is free.

For more information call  410-337-1714  or E-mail at :- christinelangr@catholichealth.net