St.

Mary Presentation Catholic Church

Pastor: Fr. Albert Grasher, Jr.
Sacraments:

Reconciliation/Confession: Saturday 4:30 PM or anytime by appointment

Eucharist: Saturday 5:30 PM; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 AM
Daily Mass: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 AM
Baptism: Contact Fr. Al
Marriage: Contact Fr. Al at least four months prior to proposed marriage date

Fourth Sunday of Advent

A from Fr. Al,

The Fourth Sunday of Advent gives us
the example of Mary for our Advent reflection.
Waiting, expecting, hoping, longing with love,
responding to Gods will, are a few of the
qualities of Mary that help us in our Advent
spirituality and in life. Marys great YES to
God, her bearing the Son of God, and giving
birth to Jesus, help us to see our mission: doing
the will of God, allowing God to grow within
us, and bringing God to others. Happy Advent,

Know Love Serve Reminder

Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have

found favor with God. Luke 1:30

Davids posterity shall endure forever.

His kingship finds its fulfillment in the son of
Mary, Jesus the Christ. To him be glory and
praise forever.

Daily Mass
Monday:
No Mass
Tuesday:
8:30 AM Rosary, 9 AM Mass
Wednesday: Christmas Mass 5:30 PM & 9 PM
Thursday:
Christmas Mass 9 AM
Friday:
No Mass

Please look for this Know Love Serve

reminder based on the letter from Fr. Al as to
how individuals or families can participate:
Read the Bishops Pastoral Letter Joy Made
Complete at www.dioceseofspokane.org. Also
available in the Inland Register (9/18/2014)

Rest In Peace
We pray for the souls of Neil Gronnin
(father of Jane Bertramson) and Monica (sister
of Ed Ziegman). May they be with God who is
compassionate and loving. May those who
grieve be strengthened by that same God.

Mini-Christmas Tree Elegance Raffle!!

The trees as the centerpieces on the tables in the Hall will be raffled off. Raffle tickets are $1 and will be for sale in the Hall after
all Masses. The drawings will be held during
the Potluck on Sunday, December 21st.

Religious Education
Dec 21 Sun - Christmas Play Noon followed
by Potluck Lunch
Dec 22 - 31 - Winter Break No Classes
Jan 4 Sun - Classes Resume
Pre - 6th Meet at 9:30 AM
Jan 5 Mon - Sacrament Prep 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Jan 7 Wed - Lifeteen 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Kids Collection: $ 294.63 Great!

The Christmas Play will be performed
Sun, Dec. 21st in the Hall at Noon followed by
a potluck. Please join us. This is a Christmas
gift given by the children of the Religious Education Program.

Pay Off the Debt

Pledge report:
$351,000 pledged/
donated plus $24,470 challenge grant for a total of $375,470. Our goal is $450,000. We
still need your help. Fill out a pledge card and
no matter the amount it will be matched by the
challenge grant until it is exhausted. If you
have already pledged and want to make an
additional pledge, it too will be matched from
the grant! Pledge cards available at the doors.

Pray for the Popes Intentions for December

That the birth of the Redeemer may
bring peace & hope to all people of good will.

Catholic Charities Christmas Collection

Donations may be place in the collection at Masses, mailed to Catholic Charities at
PO Box 2253, Spokane, WA 99210-2253 or
online at www.CatholicCharitiesSpokane.org.

Advent/Christmas Schedule
Dec 20/21*
Dec 20 Sat
Dec 21 Sun

Fourth Sunday of Advent

3rd Saturday Potluck Cancelled
Christmas Decorations after
10:30 AM Mass
Dec 21 Sun Christmas Play and Potluck
at Noon in the Hall
Dec 21 Sun Caroling on horse drawn sled
4 PM (start in parking lot)
Dec 24 Wed Christmas Mass 5:30 & 9 PM
Dec 25 Thur Christmas Mass 9 AM
*Bring food for the Greenhouse

Thoughts on Stewardship
In the first reading, God promises King
David that his house and his kingdom will endure forever. It is through Marys Yes -I
am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to
me as you say. - that the promise finds fulfillment.

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Fr. Al Grasher
Secretary: Eileen Hartzell
Deacon Perry Pearman
Pastor
St. Mary Presentation
Home Phone: 447-4641
276-2948 (home: 276-5010)
PO Box 749
Cathy Chase 879-0488
albgrasher@gmail.com
Deer Park, WA 99006
Religious Ed Coordinator
Website: www.stmaryspresentation.org