December 12, Advent Penance Service, 6:00-8:00 p.m., St. Rose Church

Mass Times – Immaculate Conception – Holy Day of Obligation December 7, Vigil Mass – 6:30 p.m., Church of the Atonement December 8, 8:00 a.m. Mass, St. Rose Church December 8, 7:00 p.m. Mass for the Immaculate Conception, St. Rose Church

CHRISTMASS EVE MASS TIMES December 24, 4:00 p.m. at St. Bernard December 24, 5:00 p.m. at St. Rose December 24, 6:00 p.m. at Church of the Atonement December 24, 8:00 p.m. at St. Patrick December 25, Midnight Mass 12:00 a.m. St. Rose December 25, 10:30a.m. St. Rose

Helping You Find Peace After Your Divorce…The Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption Lancaster is providing a ministry that will bring hope and healing to men and women who have experienced the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. The 12-week Surviving Divorce program by Ascension Press is based on the teachings of the Catholic Church and is for the newly separated and divorced and those still struggling with issues many years later. The program will be facilitated by Rebecca Hubert and Kristin Garrabrant. The cost of the program is $20.00, which covers the cost of the Surviving Divorce Personal Guide. For an optimal program experience, there will be a minimum of four and maximum of 10 participants. The program will take place every Tuesday, January 10 – March 28, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the St. Mary Spirit Center. For inquiries and to register, email Kristin Garrabrant at kcgarrabrant@gmail.com. The registration deadline is January 3, 2023.

16oz bags of noodles are for sale at $4.00 per bag, if your interested in buying some call the Rectory at 740-342-1348. Currently there is 38 bags left.

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL’S CHRISTMAS Bazaar Vendor & Craft Show, 225 S. Columbus Street, Somerset, Saturday, December 3, 2022. Free Admission, door prizes, hot lunch, handmade crafts, basket raffles, gourmet baked goods, and so much more! Santa will be accepting Christmas Lists and set up to take pictures! Email Home and School with any questions at homeandschool@ htspacers.org.

THE ANNUAL BISHOP ROSECRANS HOLIDAY BAZAAR will be held on Saturday, December 3 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Bishop Rosecrans High School. They will have vendors with arts and crafts, jewelry, baked goods, and so much more. Something for everyone on your Christmas List, and a full concession stand with homemade soups and sandwiches. For more information, contact us via email holidaybazaarbrhs@ gmail.com.

SAVE THE DATE: Our Annual Thanksgiving Bingo at Church of the Atonement on Monday, November 14th at 7:30 p.m.

New Women's Scripture Study – Exalted: The Consortium Women’s Group would love to invite all ladies to our group. We are starting the women’s Scripture study Exalted, authored by Sonya Corbitt. In this book study, we will be exploring how the Magnificat can transform us. The books are available through Amazon (use AmazonSmile to order) or Ave Marie Press. We meet the first and third Saturday of the month. Our meetings begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until 9:30 a.m. in the Lower Level of the PCC. Please consider joining us, bring a friend, we would love to see you! Contact Ruth in the office at 740-342-1348 or Nancy Hammond at hammondcheez@hotmail.com if you have any questions

St. Rose Roof Project Update: General Restoration Corp. is due to have scaffolding assembled around the Church between August 15-August 22. Once the project commences, work is expected to last around eight weeks. Sunday morning Mass and any Saturday Weddings scheduled should not be affected. The contractor has indicated some flexibility with their work schedule should a funeral Mass need to be offered at the Church. The contractor will install the necessary safety fall-barriers around the side entrances. Please take notice of any posted safety warnings.

If you are someone who enjoys stopping into Church in the middle of the day to pray, please contact the Consortium office for arrangements. We are looking into having a keypad lock with code installed for your convenience and safety.

Interim Mass Schedule” which will go into effect on Saturday, July 2. The anticipated times are mentioned again here and will be posted in each Church: Beginning July 2, until October: Saturday Vigil Masses 4:00 p.m. St. Bernard 6:00 p.m. Church of the Atonement Sunday Masses: 8:30 a.m. St. Rose 10:30 a.m. St. Patrick. (Times will change in the Fall.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL UPDATE We are pleased to announce that the SVDP Center will open for clothing distribution on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 9:00 a.m.- noon, starting November 2, 2021. Masks will be required for all people who enter the Center. Food distribution will continue each Tuesday from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Social Hall.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT, DECEMBER 19, 2021 Real Presence, Real Future reflections: Seeing God in All Creation by Dcn. Tom Berg, Jr., St. Andrew Parish One Sunday morning recently at my parish, I saw a small child burst into sheer delight when he saw out the front door heavy snow falling. He pointed, jumped up and down, shouting, “Snow! Snow! Look! Snow.” As he tugged excitedly on his father’s sleeve and pointed, I realized he saw more than frozen water crystals fluttering down from the gray sky overhead. That joy lightened my own heart, and I went outside and enjoyed the snow for a moment, too. The human heart has a natural yearning for God and the transcendence of our Lord’s creation. This fourth Sunday of Advent, with Christmas nearly here, let our hearts and minds turn to thoughts of God and the holiness we can see in all that He created. Let us also pray that our Real Presence, Real Future planning initiative leads us to a deeper understanding of God’s plan and will for our Diocese as well. For more about the life of faith and discipleship in the Diocese of Columbus.

CATHOLIC MEN’S LUNCHEON CLUB – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Father Michael Hartge will address Catholic Men's Luncheon Club on Friday, November 5, 2021. Please join us Friday, November 5 at St. Patrick Church in downtown Columbus for lunch and to hear Father Michael Hartge, Moderator of the Curia, speak about the Columbus Diocese’ Real Presence, Real Future initiative. Holy Mass (optional) begins at 11:45 a.m. followed by lunch at 12:10 p.m. and Father Hartge’s remarks. Free parking available in the Columbus State Grant Avenue parking lot (25-S) across the street from St. Patrick. No reservations are necessary. $10.00 covers the lunch and meeting. Bring a friend! For information on Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club, visit www. catholicmensministry.com/cmlc.

CORONAVIRUS RELIEF GRANT: The Perry County Consortium of Catholic Parishes received a grant from the Catholic Foundation to give directly to needy families and individuals who have been financially impacted by the Coronavirus shut down. Some funds are still available. Please call the Rectory Office at 740- 342-1348. May God bless and protect those who have been generous in making this possible, and those who have been negatively affected by the shutdown due to the Coronavirus.