MASS SCHEDULE, INTENTIONS, SCRIPTURE READINGS AND FEAST DAYS

Mon. Dec. 24 No Morning Mass 4:00 p.m. Saint Brendan, Leon For All Parishioners 7:00 p.m. Sacred Heart, Chariton Harold & Verla Strosahl 8:00 a.m. Saint Francis, Corydon Imelda Kelly 10:00 a.m. Sacred Heart, Chariton For All Parishioners No Mass No Mass No Mass No Morning Mass 4:30 p.m 6:30 p.m. Sacred Heart, Chariton Joe Smith Saint Francis, Corydon For All Parishioners 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14, a, 16 Luke 1:67-79 Isaiah 62:1-5 Vigil Mass of the Nativity Acts 13; 16-17, 22-25 of the Lord Matthew 1:1-25 Isaiah 52:7-10 Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18 Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59 Matthew 10:17-22 1 John 1:1-4 John 20:1a, 2-8 1 John 1:5-2:2 Matthew 2:13-18 1 John 2:3-11 Luke 2:22-35 Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Colossians 3:12-21 Luke 2:41-52 1 John 2:18-21 John 1:1-18 Numbers 6:22-27 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21 1 John 2:22-28 John 1:19-28 1 John 2:29-3:61 John 1:29-34 1 John 3:7-10 John 1:35-42 1 John 3:11-21 John 1:43-51 Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Optional Memorial of St. Sylvester I, Pope Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God Memorial of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church Optional Memorial of The Most Holy Name of Jesus Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Memorial of St. John Neumann Feast of Our Lord (Optional Memorial of St. Andr Bessette, Religious) The Nativity of the Lord Feast of St. Stephen, The First Martyr Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist Feast of The Holy Innocents, Martyrs

Bishop Pates is Inviting Us to Participate in the Following ways for Life, Marriage, and Religious Freedom
1. Attend a Eucharistic Holy Hour on the last Sunday of each month. 2. Pray daily Rosary. 3. Abstain from meat on Friday and fast on Fridays. 4. Participate in the 2nd Fortnight for Freedom on June 30.

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Dec. 24

Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Holy Day of OBG Mon. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Holy Day of OBG

Dec. 25 Dec. 26 Dec. 27 Dec. 28 Dec. 29 Sat. Dec. 29

SACRED HEART CHARITON

Tithes- $2,363 No Religious Education Classes or Bible Study on Wednesday, December 26 due to Christmas break. Religious Education resumes Wednesday, January 2 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Bible Study Epic is Wed., Jan. 2 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. The Great Adventure is Wed., Jan. 2 from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. and Thurs., Jan. 4 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Session 10 questions will be discussed. Birthright of Knoxville seeks to help parents to view their pregnancy with hope by providing some assistance with maternity clothing and newborn baby items. They need sleep sacks, sleepers, crib sheets, socks that stay on babies feet, winter clothing... all for newborns. They could also use clean, gently used maternity clothes. If you wish to help Birthright, place your donations in the basket in the church by January 6. Questions? Call Pat at 774-2734. Poinsettias donations can be made toward the purchase of our poinsettias to decorate the church for Christmas. Place in the collection basket and mark as such or drop off at the office. Dont forget to make your Annual Diocesan Appeal Pledge payments. We received a report and there are payments that are behind. Collection of food for the Ministry Center is the 3rd Sunday of the month. The Ministry Center thanks you for the items we have donated. There is ALWAYS a need for paper products- toothpaste, toilet paper, diapers as the Center can only purchase food items.

Book Club for the month of January is at the home of Emery and Raymonda Pisut on Sunday, January 13 at 7:00 p.m. The book that will be discussed is A Father Who Keeps His Promises by Scott Hahn. All are welcome. Thanks to all who donated money, time and cookies for the Christmas plates. Twenty-three plates were fixed and delivered. Celebrate is February 3. The cost is $20.00. The Women of Sacred Heart will pay half of this fee for each child.

Sun. 8:00 a.m. Saint Brendan, Leon Clifford Wilford Dec. 30 10:30 a.m. Sacred Heart, Chariton Kay Jones Brewer Dec. 31 Dec. 31 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Jan. 1 Jan. 2 Jan. 3 Jan. 4 Jan. 5 Sat. Jan. 5 Sun. Jan. 6 4:30 p.m 6:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. No Mass Saint Brendan, Leon For All Parishioners Saint Francis, Corydon Abolt Family Sacred Heart, Chariton Betty Hurley Eugene Desmond

10:30 a.m. Manor, Chariton 9:00 a.m. Nursing Home, Leon Tribunal No Morning Mass

SAINT FRANCIS CORYDON

Tithes- $175

SAINT BRENDAN LEON

Tithes- $446 Retirement for Religious- $302

8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Sacred Heart, Chariton Mary Alyce Sellers

Sacred Heart, Chariton For All Parishioners Isaiah 60:1-6 Saint Francis, Corydon Harold & Rosalie Sibeneck Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12 Saint Brendan, Leon Marie Angel

Poinsettias donations can be made toward the purchase of our poinsettias to decorate the church for Christmas. Place in the collection basket and mark as such or drop off at the office. No Religious Education Classes or Bible Study on Wednesday, December 26 due to Christmas break. Knights of Columbus meeting is Thursday, January 3 in Mt. Ayr at 7:00 p.m. Religious Education resumes Wednesday, January 9 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. High School Classes will be Wednesday, January 9 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration for Life, Marriage and Religious Freedom Sacred Heart Catholic Church after the 10:30 a.m. Mass with a Soup Luncheon to Follow