Roman Catholic Church

1 december 24, 2017 Fourth sunday of advent Roman Catholic Church 6150 Allentown Boulevard Harrisburg, PA 17112-2603 PASTORAL STAFF Very Rev. Edward J. Quinlan Pastor Reverend Michael G. Metzgar Parochial Vicar Deacon Joseph J. Wrabel Permanent Deacon Deacon Jerome T. Foerster Permanent Deacon MASSES Weekends: Saturday Vigil 5:00 sunday 8:00 , 10:15 , 12:00 noon, 6:00 Weekdays: (Weekday schedule subject to change - please see inside bulletin) Mon-Thu .6:30 , 8:00 Friday ..6:30 , 8:30 Saturday 8:30 CONFESSIONS Saturday 9:00 - 9:30 3:30 - 4:30 Visit us on the web at Holy Name of Jesus "God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

2 (Philippians 2: 9 - 11) FOURTH sunday OF advent Mary was given a choice. The world waited for her answer. She could have refused to allow God s plan to work through her. She could have agreed grudgingly to the plan, like Zechariah, John the Baptist s father did when the Angel Gabriel spoke to him in the Temple, or Mary could have rejected God s plan. But Mary was open to the Word of God. She allowed the Word to enter her and transform her from a simple maiden to the mother of the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity, to the Queen of the Universe. She was open to the Word of God, and the Word of God used her to transform the world. The what of Jesus, what is he, is human and divine, two natures.

3 But the who of Jesus, who is he, is always the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. Mary said Yes! to the Word in her ear and became the Mother of God. That same Word of God whispers into our ears, yours and mine. He calls us to continue the transformation of the world. He calls us to make the Savior real to those who long for his presence. Will we reject the Word and force Him to look for another ear? Will we obey grudgingly and limit His action through us? Or will we make a decision for the Lord, and offer ourselves totally to God? The Word of God whispered into Mary s ear, and she conceived. The Word of God is shouting into our ears, and we are transforming the world with His Presence.

4 Hail Mary, Full of Grace. Because you let God work within you, we have become the Masterpiece of His Hand. - Excerpted from Rev. Msgr. Joseph A. Pellegrino, Diocese of St. Petersburg, FL Fourth sunday of advent december 24, 2017 PARISH OFFICE Monday - Friday: 8:15 to 4:15 Phone: 717-652-4211 Fax: 717-652-2033 HolyNameOfJesusParishHarrisburg@ Mr. Timothy Schropp Business Manager Mrs. Anna Nicolella Administrative Assistant CONVENT Phone: 717-545-4357 Sister Rita Smith, SSJ HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL Phone: 717-657-1704 Fax: 717-657-9135 Sister Rita Smith, SSJ Principal RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Phone: 717-657-1704 Fax: 717-657-9135 Pre-K & Kindergarten: sunday , 10:15 Grades 1 - 8: sunday , 9:05 Sister Rita Smith, SSJ Director of Religious Education DIRECTOR OF PARISH MUSIC Phone: 717-433-8729 Mr.

5 Jay W. Risser BISHOP MCDEVITT HIGH SCHOOL Phone: 717-236-7973 Fax: 717-234-1270 Sister Mary Anne Bednar, IHM Principal DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG 4800 Union Deposit Road Harrisburg, PA 17111 Phone: 717-657-4804 Roman Catholic DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG MISSION STATEMENT To proclaim the goodness of God and to make truly present and active the one, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ to all people through the power of the Holy Spirit. SACRAMENTS Baptisms are held every sunday after the 12:00 (noon) Mass. Parents are expected to attend an information and instruction session before the Baptism of the child. This session is held the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 in the school library.

6 Baptismal Registration forms can be found in the Parish Office or on our website. Godparents must be practicing Catholics, age 16 or older, have already received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, and, if married, married in accord with Catholic Church Law. Matrimony: Diocesan Common Policy requires nine to twelve months advance notification of the priest or deacon and attendance at marriage preparation. Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) - Mondays at 7:00 , September through Easter. Please contact the Parish Office for information.

7 Visitation of the Sick: Please notify the Parish Office when a member of the Parish is in the hospital or if someone is unable to attend Mass and wishes to receive Communion. Persons with Celiac Disease: It is necessary for validity that hosts for Mass must be made of wheat. An alternative is to receive the Precious Blood. At any weekend Mass, please let the celebrant know and we will have a chalice prepared for you to receive Holy Communion. REGISTRATION OR CHANGE OF ADDRESS We welcome all new members to our parish family. Please register at the Parish Office in order that we might be of assistance to you. If you move or change your phone number, please notify the Parish Office so that our records can be kept current.

8 MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, december 23 5:00 John Purcell sunday , december 24 8:00 People of the Parish 10:15 Valeria Rea 12:00 Joseph Plewa 4:00 Special Intentions 6:00 Special Intentions 8:00 Special Intentions 12:00 People of the Parish Monday, december 25 8:00 Special Intentions 10:15 Special Intentions 12:00 Special Intentions Tuesday, december 26 8:30 Dr. John Goedecke Wednesday, december 27 6:30 Sandra Vazquez Thursday, december 28 6:30 Teresa Lio-Gesualdi Friday, december 29 6:30 Alex R.

9 Szeles Saturday, december 30 8:30 Frank L. Fiorilla 5:00 Louise P. Cook sunday , december 31 8:00 Kaitlyn McGarrity 10:15 People of the Parish 12:00 Clarence V. Moser 6:00 Sabatino Vitale SANCTUARY CANDLE is lit for the Living & Deceased Members of the Hines & Hynes Family. DAILY MASS SCHEDULE: Please note: Tuesday, december 26 we will celebrate only one daily Mass at 8:30 ; Wednesday, december 27 through Friday, december 29, we will celebrate only one daily Mass at 6:30 Holy Name of Jesus Parish Harrisburg, PA BE PREPARED FOR THE WORD OF THE LORD!

10 Readings for next sunday , december 31, 2017 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH Sirach 3: 2 - 6, 12 - 14 Psalm 128: 1 - 2, 3, 4 - 5 Colossians 3: 12 - 21 Luke 2: 22 - 40 PARISH CALENDAR sunday , december 24: 1:00 - Baptisms 3:00 - Divine Mercy Devotions Monday, december 25: HNJ School Closed HNJ Parish Office Closed Tuesday, december 26: HNJ School Closed HNJ Parish Office Closed Wednesday, december 27: HNJ School Closed 6:30 - Legion of Mary (Lounge) Thursday, december 28: HNJ School Closed 6:00 - Karate (Connector) 6:30 - Scouts (Social Hall) 7:00 - Knights of Columbus ( ) Friday, december 29: HNJ School Closed Saturday, december 30: 6:30 - That Man Is You!