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Mass Times ~ Presider Schedule Saturday Vigil, December 10 5:30 p.m. ~ Father Ron

Saturday, December 17 ~ Father O

Sunday, December 11 7:30 a.m. ~ Father O 9:00 a.m.* ~ Father Regis 10:30 a.m. (Church) ~ Father Ron 10:30 a.m. (Gym) ~ Father Alec 12:30 p.m. ~ Father Ron 5:30 p.m. ~ Father D’Silva

Sunday, December 18 ~ Father D’Silva ~ Father Alec ~ Father Alec ~ Father Ron ~ Father Ron ~ Father D’Silva

*American Sign Language interpreted Mass Weekday & Saturday Masses Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m., 11 a.m. Filipino Mass in Tagalog every 4th Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Holy Day Masses Eve of the Feast: 5:30 p.m. Day of the Feast: 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament* Exposition: Monday-Friday, 3-5:15 p.m., in the church Thursday before first Friday of each month, 6-8 p.m., with Holy Hour from 7-8 p.m. *No adoration on federal holidays

Inside This Issue • December 11, 2016 Thought for the Week from Pope Francis • 3 Youth Ministry Mount 2000 Weekend Conference

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This Weekend Second Collection: Retirement Fund for Senior Religious Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests have offered their lives in service to others–educating the young, comforting the sick, seeking justice for the oppressed. Today, many are frail, elderly, and in need of assistance. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious helps to furnish medications, nursing care, and other necessities. Please give generously to today’s second collection. Giving Tree Gift Collection Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you took a star for the Giving Tree program, please drop off your gift in the school auditorium. All gifts must be received by 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Questions? Contact Ann O’Brien or Sam Cicotello: [email protected].

3630 Quesada Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20015 202.966.6575 • Phone 202.966.9255 • Fax www.blessedsacramentdc.org Blessed Sacrament School 5841 Chevy Chase Parkway, NW Washington, D.C. 20015 202.966.6682 www.bsstoday.org

Advent Collection for Personal Care Items for the Homeless At all Masses. Personal care items may be placed in baskets at the altar or in the boxes located at the entrances to the church. This collection of regular size, unwrapped toiletries is for the Blessed Sacrament Soup Kitchen Ministry. Meet the Authors & Book Discussion: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parishioners Ken Cooper and Jackie Kalin will sign and discuss their book, Where Heaven and the Bronx Met, in the parish library. Coffee and refreshments provided. Art Exhibit & Open House: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please join us for an exhibit and reception at the Adult Center (Apt. 1, Chevy Chase Apts.- next to the Church) to see beautiful art work created by our Blessed Sacrament seniors.

Third Sunday of Advent Pastoral Staff Rev. Ronald A. Potts, Pastor • [email protected] Rev. Alec Scott, Parochial Vicar • [email protected] Rev. Msgr. Maurice V. O’Connell, Retired Priest • [email protected] Rev. Percival L. D’Silva, Retired Priest • [email protected] Deacon Kenneth Angell • [email protected] Deacon Donald Mays • [email protected] Assistants on Weekends Rev. Regis Armstrong, OFM Cap, Catholic University

Duffy Parish Center Main Office 202.966.6575 (Monday - Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) In an Emergency 202.966.6575, Ext. 3988 (to page priest on duty) Facilities 202.449.4610 Pius X Library 202.449.3974 Ray Manning Adult Center 202.363.4512 Mr. John Navolio, Business Manager 202.449.3984, [email protected] Mr. Jay Rader, Director of Liturgy and Music 202.449.3981, [email protected] Ms. Michelle Balch, Director of Religious Education 202.449.3989, [email protected] Ms. Rosalie Days, Sacramental Preparation Coordinator 202.449.4618, [email protected] Mrs. Casey Esser, Youth Minister 202.449.3985, [email protected] Mrs. Patricia Kavanaugh, Social Concerns Minister 202.449.3987, [email protected] (Office open Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., and by appointment) Ms. Emma Voelzke, Special Needs Coordinator 202.449.3990, [email protected] Ms. Kate Ryan, Director of CYO 202.449.3972, [email protected]

Blessed Sacrament School Mr. Chris Kelly, Principal 202.966.6682, [email protected] Ms. Nancy Ryan, Director of Admissions 202.966.6682, Ext. 6110, [email protected]

Sacraments Baptism • Baptismal classes are required of all parents prior to baptism. We recommend taking classes before the child is born. Group baptisms are offered every 2nd Saturday at noon in the chapel and 4th Sunday at 2 p.m. in the main church. For more info visit: www.blessedsacramentdc.org/sacraments-rites Matrimony • All couples who are to be married at Blessed Sacrament must complete our parish marriage preparation program. Please contact one of the parish priests six months in advance of your marriage date. Reconciliation • Friday and Saturday after the 11 a.m. Mass (if no funeral); Saturday, 4 - 5 p.m. and after the 5:30 p.m. Mass, or anytime by appointment. Altar Server Program: [email protected] Eucharistic Minister Volunteers: [email protected]

Parish Services & Information Care Of The Sick & Homebound • If you or someone you know is hospitalized or homebound and would like a priest to visit, contact the parish office at 202.966.6575. New Parishioners • Welcome! Please register by stopping in at the parish office, or using the registration form available online or from the pamphlet rack at the Quesada Street entrance to the church. Bulletin Announcements • Hard Deadline: Mondays @ 9 a.m. Send to: [email protected]. Newsletter Content • [email protected] Website Postings • [email protected] Facebook Postings • [email protected] Church Bulletin Boards • The parish secretary maintains the church bulletin boards. Please drop off any flyers for posting to Joan Ward in the parish office, Duffy parish center. Inclement Weather Policy • The parish center/office follows Montgomery County Schools for delays and closings. All evening activities are cancelled those days the schools are closed.

Pastor’s Column • December 11 Today we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete comes from the Latin word from the opening antiphon for today’s Mass—Rejoice! We have reached the midpoint of our Advent journey. Our first reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah is filled with images of the desert coming into full bloom. The words of God’s promise ring true, “Here is your God, he comes with vindication.” God, Himself, comes to save and it is He who initiates salvation remembering His promise to His people. It is Jesus who becomes the fulfillment of this promise. For this reason, Jesus cures the blind, deaf, mute and crippled as signs that He is the Redeemer and fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy. In our second reading from the letter of Saint James, we are reminded to be patient and firm as we await the return of the Lord Jesus. The image of the farmer and waiting for fruit to come forth is no different than our waiting for the Lord. Patience is an authentic Christian virtue as we wait in hope for the coming of the Lord. It is patience that enables us to embrace the cross knowing that the Lord is truly with us each day. Peace flows from patience in our daily lives. It is not peace of mind or temperament but a gift based on faith. It shuns all spitefulness, grumbling and turmoil in distress. It is an imitation of God who is patient and slow to anger. It is the fruit of the Holy Spirit, a true grace and mark of a Christian. The prophets, saints and martyrs give us great examples of patience and peace based on faith in the midst of their own difficulties and mistreatment. Despite all their difficulties they never wavered or doubted God—they persevered in their mission. In our gospel passage from Matthew, we see Jesus giving high praise for John the Baptist. John is now imprisoned by Herod and his disciples come asking Jesus if He is the one. Jesus responds, “the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear....” Jesus fulfills the promise of the Redeemer— He is the one who brings salvation. Andrea Pisano (1330) Jesus gives high praise for John the Disciples Visit John the Baptist in Prison Source: liturgy.slu.edu Baptist but reminds us, “the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.” Jesus gives hope to those who suffer. Each one of us has been purchased at a great price—the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. We have been washed clean through the waters of baptism and have become a new creation in Christ. We are no longer children of darkness but children of the light. We are to live our lives with our eyes fixed on Jesus and the kingdom of heaven will be ours. John the Baptist teaches us to recognize who Jesus is and to follow Him. He is the fulfillment of our hope and promise of everlasting life and peace. God bless you, Father Ron

Special Deadlines for the Bulletin Publication date December 18 December 25 January 1

Deadline Dec 11, 5 p.m. Dec 18, 5 p.m. Dec 23, 9 a.m.

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From the Parish Annual Gym Mass Christmas Pageant Children (kindergarten and up) are invited to participate in the annual Gym Mass Christmas Eve Pageant! We need both pageant participants and readers. Pageant participants’ rehearsal is on Saturday, December 17 from 11-12:30 in the gym. Readers should plan to stay after the 10:30 Gym mass on Sunday, December 18 for about 30 minutes. Please contact Linda McCabe-Pietrucha, 202.725.6769 or [email protected], if your child is interested. Poor Box Donations Poor Box donations in December benefit Joseph’s House, which provides comprehensive nursing and support services to homeless men and women dying of AIDS and cancer. Joseph’s House aims to nurture the living and accompany the dying, thus ensuring that none of them dies a lonely, isolated death. Coffee and Conversation @ the Corbett Café Every Thursday Join fellow parishioners every Thursday after the 8 a.m. Mass at Corbett Café, Apartment 1 of the Chevy Chase Apartments next to the church, for coffee and conversation.

Servant Leaders For Christ MIDDLE SCHOOL EVENTS Events for High School and 8th Grade teens

Purple = service events; blue = social events; green = MCYM (Montgomery County

events, with other youth ministry groups from the area. FAITHYouth&Ministries) SERVICE: On the 1st Friday of each month, all 6th8th graders are invited to come for Faith & Service nights. **NEW: Tuesday 12th: Babysitting during the Parish Forum event, 6:15pm9:15pm. RSVP ASAP, wethe will offer this service we havethen enougheat pizza, play games, We’ll attend 5:30 p.m.once Mass, volunteers. Teens and adults needed. discuss our faith, and do a service project in the Auditorium. Sunday 17th: Sports & Games with KEEN [Kids Enjoying Exercise Now: forEach children with disabilities], 9am-3pm at 9am Mass followed by night counts for Meet 2 service hours.

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brunch, service 11am-3pm

5:30-8:00 p.m. on Jan 6 and Feb 3. To RSVP, find the link on the parish website or contact Casey Esser (see below).

Saturday 23rd: Faith Night at DC United vs. New England soccer game, 2:30pm tailgate picnic & games, 5:30 soccer game [with Blessed Sacrament’s Young Catholics with Disabilities group and Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Group]

Sunday 24th: Spring Dance at St. Peter’s in Olney, 7pm-9pm, free admission.

I will be out of town, please RSVP at least one week in advance so I can put you in touch with the St. Peter’s Youth Minister.

High School EVENTS

BONFIRE NIGHT: On the 2nd Friday of every month, all high school students are invited to come for a bonfire. We’ll Saturday 14th: Cup of Joe at SHARE Warehouse, 9am-11:30am followed by lunch & social with time friends and young adults to enjoy music, dinner, gather and marshmallows. We’ll begin with 5:30 p.m. Mass in the Students submit ain permission slip for each event. church andmust follow the rectory courtyard. Adult chaperones and drivers are always needed, please get in touch! MAY

5:30-8:00 p.m. on Jan 13, Feb 10 and Mar 10. To RSVP,

For more information and to register for these events, please find the linkArmand: on [email protected] parish website or contact Casey Esser contact Casey

(see below).

202-449-3985

Christmas celebrates the Perfect Gift of God’s love in Jesus. Join us for Mass this Christmas and every Sunday to experience God’s love at Blessed Sacrament. Also visit www.FindthePerfectGift.org for daily reflections, family Advent calendar activities, and more.

Thought for the Week From Pope Francis

Even if it is not always easy to approach young people, progress has been made in two areas: the awareness that the entire community is called to evangelize and educate the young, and the urgent need for the young to exercise greater leadership. We should recognize that…many young people are making common cause before the problems of our world and are taking up various forms of activism and volunteer work. Some take part in the life of the Church as members of service groups and various missionary initiatives…. (Joy of the Gospel, 103)

R ecent Baptisms Nicholas Matthew Wisbrun

Grace Anne Wohlgemuth

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include our sick in your prayers that they may experience healing and comfort

Alejandro Arce Ana Maria Arce Evelyn Childs Marian Middendorf Fredy H. Ortega

Daniel Ortman Maria Stechschlte Nelly Turner Violeta Turner

R est in Peace Ellen Dragotto

Evelyn Schurman

Mount St. Mary’s • Approx. cost: $85/person Mount 2000 is a weekend youth conference retreat for high school students. You’ll hear some of the best and most dynamic Catholic speakers in the country; hang out with a huge group of Catholic teens from all over the country; spend time with seminarians, priests, and religious; and–most importantly–spend time with the Lord in the Mass, Confession, and Adoration. If cost is an issue, contact Casey. To reserve a spot, email Casey (see below). For more info and to register for these events, please contact the Youth Minister, Casey Esser: [email protected] | 202.449.3985

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CHRISTMAS EVE • Church & Gym (Children’s Pagent) 6:00pm • 8:00pm 12 midnight CHRISTMAS DAY 7:30am • 9:00am 10:30am • 12:30pm No 5:30pm M ass NEW YEAR’S EVE 5:30pm NEW YEAR’S DAY 7:30am • 9:00am 10:30am • Church & Gym 12:30pm • 5:30pm

Blessed Sacrament’s Christmas Tree Sale Now Underway In a special way we thank John Stacks for his dedication and commitment to our annual Christmas Tree Sale. After more than 30 years of organizing and overseeing the tree sale, he will not be able to do so any longer because of health issues. We are grateful for his dedication and support of this annual sale which has supported so many charities that assist the needy in our community and various ministries in our parish. The tree sale will continue this year as it has in the past and the proceeds will benefit the needy. We have subcontracted the program this year, but are looking for volunteers to organize and oversee the program next year. Open daily 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Daystar Gallery Exhibition: “Christmas Past” Daystar Gallery presents watercolors and poetry by parishioner Jane Simanis: “Christmas Past” from December 13, 2016 to January 6, 2017. A reception will be held on Sunday, December 18, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Christian Family Movement Ministry “They shall (melt their assault rifles) into plowshares and their (handguns) into pruning hooks.” Adapted from Isaiah 2:1-5. A Prayer For Help In Ending Violence Loving and faithful God, through the years the people of our archdiocese have prayed in times of war, disaster and illness. We come to you Father and ask you to help us in the battle of today against violence, murder and racism. We implore you to give us your wisdom that we may build a community founded on the values of Jesus, which give respect to the life and dignity of all people... We ask you this through Christ our Lord.

BS Young Family Christmas Celebration and Cookie Exchange All families with children between newborn and 5 years old are invited to join the Young Family Ministry for our Christmas celebration and cookie exchange on Saturday, Dec. 17, 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. We will be sharing some delectable treats and have a special holiday story for the little ones. If you are interested in participating or have any questions, contact Anthony & Elizabeth Angelo: [email protected].

A Christmas Request SHARE @ BS has a growing number of requests for food from people who are facing difficulties in these hard economic times. Through SHARE, we are able to give them $43 of food at a cost to us of $21. At Christmas we would like also to give these people a ham or turkey for their holiday dinner. If you can donate $40 to SHARE @ Blessed Sacrament it will help your parish serve this need and bring some comfort to other families. So far this year, we have donated in excess of $22,000 (a $44,000 value) to those in need. The requests for food have increased sharply – by 62% – during the past three years. You may want to consider donating $21 a month which is the cost we pay for $43 of food. We are giving real quality food – to real people – who have real needs – in our neighborhoods. And, this food bargain is also available to you. Try it –you’ll like it. For your convenience, you can use the gold colored donation flier at the church entrances or send a donation to the BS Parish Office – Attention SHARE @ BS. Thank you.

That Man is You: Winter/Spring Session That Man Is You (TMIY), a program for men seeking to refresh their spiritual life, starts again in the school auditorium January 21, 2017. During this winter/spring semester, men will meet from 6:15–7:15 a.m. on 13 Saturday mornings. A core team of Blessed Sacrament parishioners run the sessions. Come Join Us: Learn more about your faith and how it can bring peace and purpose to your life. TMIY’s teaching videos and small group discussions help you examine your life and let God renew it. Connect: TMIY is an opportunity to develop and deepen friendships with other men of the parish. Integrate: TMIY is a practical way to more fully integrate your faith with your daily life, both at work and within the family. Register: Register on the parish website and click the TMIY listing under “News and Announcements.” Watch the parish Facebook parish for more details in coming weeks, or contact John Mueller: [email protected]

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Visit Your Parish Library Music for Advent Patrick Kavanaugh, in his book, Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers, uncovers a common strand in each of twenty musical geniuses. Their personalities are as different as their music but they share a deep Christian faith. The following compact discs are samples of music from many centuries and composers and will enrich your Advent preparations. Advent Gregorian Chants, Capella Gregoriana. The heritage of monophonic melodies, at first part of an oral tradition and then written down in the 9th, 10th and 11th centuries, is thought to be the basis of Pope Gregory’s cycle of chants for the church year. The chants on this disc were developed at the Church of Notre Dame in Paris. Christmas Oratio (live), Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev This Russian composer is the author of a six-part series of books about Jesus Christ, as well as a major representative of the Russian Orthodox Church in his own country and abroad. He recently talked about his life and faith in an interview (Inside the Vatican, October 2016, p. 43). The recording is of the first American performance, taped live at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and featuring, among other distinguished singers, boys’ choirs from Washington DC and from Moscow. Mount St. Mary’s Seminary Vespers Schola: An Advent and Christmas Collection This is the second selection of sacred music from the Emmitsburg seminary, featuring sacred music regularly sung there. The pieces are familiar and include Bach, Vivaldi, Brahms, and a setting of “Gesu Bambino” (P.A.Yon) resonantly sung by soprano Veronica Smaldone. Compact discs are arranged by title in the library. Please fill out a borrower’s card with your name when you borrow them.

Outreach Be a Secret Santa in 2016! There is still time to donate to purchase grocery gift cards for needy parishioners at Blessed Sacrament’s sister parish, St. Thomas More, in southeast Washington. Previous donations have helped less fortunate families with a Christmas meal, as well as helping those struggling with illness, unemployment, or other difficult circumstances. Please make checks payable to Blessed Sacrament, memo marked “Secret Santa.” Checks may be delivered to the parish center, school office, or dropped into Mass collection baskets. Also, donations may be made on the parish website. Please donate before Monday, December 23.

From the Community Attention Financial Professionals! Catholic Charities has launched its Financial Stability Network, which consists of volunteer financial professionals offering pro bono financial education, financial coaching, and tax return preparation services for low income families and individuals in the Archdiocese. The next training session will be held at Catholic Charities, 924 G St NW, Washington DC on Thursday, December 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Questions? Contact Don Hathway: [email protected].

The Adult Center All parishioners, 39 and holding, are invited to gather in Apt. 1 in the Chevy Chase apartment building next to the church for fellowship after the 11 a.m. weekday Mass. Bring a sandwich and join the activities. For more information or for transportation, call Rita Killian at 202.363.5069. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Strong Seniors Strengh & Balance Exercise Class Advent Scripture Reflections Art Class with Dick Swartz Bridge for Bridge Lovers Closed

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY! The 2nd and 4th Monday Club will hold its 36th Annual Party on Monday, December 19 at Noon in the Ray Manning Center. Our entertainment will once again be provided by The Chapel Singers and you better watch out, you better not pout because–Santa will be there too! Reservations: Rita Killian, 202.363.5069 or [email protected].

Chimes Chatter Bells and their various effects - This 1936 story of the Angelus as told by a priest: a gentleman called on this priest one day asking why the hammer of his church’s Angelus bell always strikes 21 times (3-3-3-12)? The priest answered not knowing why precisely 21 times, that although living in the rectory next door to church, he had never observed that the bell struck precisely 21 times. “Yes,” continued the inquirer, “the bell is struck thrice three different times, and then Photo by Joe Bozik in ringing that follows, strikes 12 times more.” Of course, the priest jokingly replied the explanation was the janitor had formed the habit of pulling the rope six times for a double-striking after triple tolls. But the “knowing” priest asked his inquirer whether he knew the significance of ringing the bells in that Angelus manner three times a day. The inquirer responded he did not know. The priest replied the reason is far more important than the ringing act itself, explaining that the Incarnation of the Son of God was the greatest event in all history; that round it revolves the whole Christian religion; that through it the human race was reclaimed for their Heavenly Father, and the Catholic Church believes that the people should be reminded of this great event morning, noon, and night by the ringing of the Angelus bell. This inquirer, who came to the priest interested only in mechanics of the bell-ringing, was so impressed with the significance of bell-ringing that he resolved to study the faith. He is now a converted Catholic, and the priest administered to him the Sacrament of Confirmation (source: Washington Post, November 29, 1936). Share your chimes’ memory? Contact [email protected]

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Christmas 2016 Alternative Gift Giving List

Advent is a time of quiet anticipation and hope for Christ’s rebirth. Often we focus elsewhere getting caught up in frantic preparations for the secular “holiday season” searching endlessly for gifts. We would like it to be different but each year for many of us, our Christmas observance is more a tribute to consumerism than to Jesus Christ. Instead of spending too much time and money buying material items for loved ones, you can give gifts of sharing benefiting others. The Alternative Gift Giving Catalog designates organizations in need identified by the Social Services office at Blessed Sacrament. This catalog provides the opportunity to sponsor services while reducing the commercialism of the Advent and Christmas Seasons. When you place an order from this catalog, you will receive a personalized card specifying the charitable service which you are sponsoring. Simply present the card as your gift. Please indicate if your gift is a donation requiring no card. Complete the order form on the last page. Return the completed form for your gift selections and check made payable to Blessed Sacrament Church. Please deliver it no later than December 20. The address is: Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 3630 Quesada St., NW, Washington, DC 20015-2423, ATTN: Michele Bowe. Questions? Contact Michele Bowe: 301.951.6427 or [email protected].

Holy Family Hospital Bethlehem: Celebrate the birth of the Christ Child by offering impoverished mothers and babies quality medical care only 500 yards from his birthplace. Holy Family Hospital provides state-of-the-art health care to thousands of women, infants, and children in the Holy Land. HFH-1 Medical care for expectant mother $25 HFH-2 Equip mobile clinic serving the poorest families in remote desert areas $50 HFH-3 Sponsor a day in neo-natal ICU for a preemie $100 HFH-4 Deliver a baby in Bethlehem $250 Prison Outreach Ministry: Provides spiritual counseling and skill training at the D.C. Jail, assists those being released from prison in making a successful transition. POM-1 Fee for GED or literacy training $50 POM-2 Bus passes for ex-offenders to attend job interviews and training $50 POM-3 For needy released, a set of clothes in which to return home $75 POM-4 Rent subsidy so inmate incarcerated briefly won’t lose apartment $100-$500 Fr. McKenna Center: Provides meals, showers, laundry facilities, counseling, support group meetings, job search assistance and a hypothermia shelter for men. MC-1 Hot lunch for 7 homeless men in from the cold $50 MC-2 Overnight shelter for three homeless men $75 Blessed Sacrament Soup Kitchen: BS Parishioners have been volunteering in this ministry for over 35 years. Please affirm their work by supporting them and those they serve. SK-1 Contribute toward toiletries and other items in Christmas stockings for the needy $50 SK-2 Help feed 20 hungry homeless people after the Christmas Season is over $75 Spanish Catholic Center: Provides services to the immigrant community, including dental, medical, education, job training, immigration assistance and employment referrals. SCC-1 One mammogram to detect breast cancer $50 SCC-2 One well baby exam and vaccinations $50 SCC-3 One pre-natal visit for expectant mothers or dental exam and cleaning $75 SCC-4 Tuition for pre-apprentice carpentry program $100-250 Job training for the under and un-employed Bethlehem House: Offering our hands and sharing gifts of love, acceptance, generosity, hospitality and spirituality create the spirit at Bethlehem House, founded by Dolores Wilson to provide a Catholic family residence for adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. BH-1 Sheet set for resident $25 BH-2 Small house repairs for rooms of residents $75 BH-3 Community Dinner outing $100 BH-4 Contribute towards new kitchen floor $100-$500

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