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SUNDAY MASSSaturday 5:00 PMSunday 9:00 & 11:00 AMDAILY MASSTuesday - Friday 8:00 AMSACRAMENT OFRECONCILIATIONSaturday 9:00 AM (parking lot)DECEMBER 5, 2021The Lord is in Your Midst4690 Bald Eagle AvenueWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110651-429-7771ContactUs@stmarys-wbl.orgVisit our website: stmarys-wbl.orgSt. Mary of the Lake Mission StatementWe are a JOYFUL and WELCOMING Catholic community centered inthe Eucharist--forming disciples who KNOW, FOLLOW and go forthto SHARE Jesus Christ.
Page 2Know, Follow, Share JesusThere are *FREE* Advent resources in the Gathering Space. Please stop by the table and take a booklet forreflection during this season of divine encounter. There are booklets for families, sticker sets for children, Waitingin Joyful Hope books, as well as At Home with the Word. Advent candles and wreaths are also available at theresource table.Saint of the WeekSt. Nicholas of Bari (March 15, 270—December 6, 343), the bishop ofMyra in the fourth century, is thesaint that Santa Claus is modeledafter. Known for his kindness andgenerosity to the poor, the story has itthat St. Nicholas once tossed bags ofgold through the open window of apoor man’s house to help hisdaughters avoid a life of prostitution.According to legend, the gold landedin stockings dangling on the corners of the beds, whichis why many of us celebrate St. Nicholas Day byhanging stockings and filling them with candy, fruit, andsmall toys.Not much else is known about this beloved saint, butregardless, his reputation as a generous man continuestoday.Joy Cards Service ProjectAs we approach the holidays, joinFused High School Youth Ministry inour service project of creating JoyCards. Joy Cards are a way to spread cheer and care tosenior members of our parish community, and all highschoolers are invited to help with this initiative! St.Mary’s will mail out the cards and notes you create tospread joy to our older parishioners. Pick up a JoyCard Kit at the Welcome Table after Masses and returncompleted cards to the office or Welcome Desk byDecember 20.High School Small GroupsWe are starting an amazing new way for high schoolersto expand your faith in a small group setting, and all9th-12th graders are invited to join. DiscipleshipGroups, or D-Groups, consist of four to eight of yourpeers with two adult leaders who will guide youthrough the topics of faith you want to discuss. As amember of this D-Group, you will be led inconversation about your faith and how you can live itout. You get the chance to choose who is in yourgroup, your leaders, your topics, and even your meetingschedule. Groups are flexible, parent partnered,Catholic, and “the next level.” If you think you’reready to dive deeper into your faith, contact MichelleBoris, Coordinator of Young Adult Ministries, to learnhow to get your group started.Advent – Awaiting Emmanuel – God With UsThis season of Advent provides us, the Church, with a time to noticeand participate in the God who is with us. Both realities, noticing andparticipating, were a part of the lives of two friends of God whosedeath anniversaries take place during this Advent: Servant of God,Dorothy Day (Nov. 29) and Thomas Merton (Dec. 10). WhileDorothy took the path of activism, she was dedicated to her dailyprayer and contemplation practices. Thomas Merton was acontemplative Trappist monk and author of numerous books andarticles that called his readers to deep contemplation of God’spresence in the realities of our world that would lead them to action.Noticing and participating, contemplation and action are the livingbreath of a disciple. Breathing is comprised of inhaling and exhaling –you can’t have one without the other. So with a Disciple of Christ:contemplation and action are our living breath.May the words of Day and Merton bless us with wisdom this Advent.Dorothy Day· Don't worry about being effective. Just concentrate on beingfaithful to the truth.· No one has a right to sit down and feel hopeless. There is toomuch work to do.· Our rule is the works of mercy. It is the way of sacrifice,worship, a sense of reverence.Thomas Merton· Life is this simple: we are living in a world that is absolutelytransparent and the divine is shining through it all the time.This is not just a nice story or a fable, it is true.· To say that I am made in the image of God is to say that loveis the reason for my existence, for God is love. Love is mytrue identity. Selflessness is my true self. Love is my truecharacter. Love is my name.· The spiritual life is first of all a life. It is not merely somethingto be known and studied, it is to be lived. by Sr. Mary Kerber, SSNDLending LibraryThe Lending Library has a new location! It is nowin the Bride’s Room and ready for use. Please notethat the books have been categorized with thelabels on the shelves. Feel free to borrow bookson the honor system. You will not need to sign them out but weurge you to do your best to return them after about a month. Ifyou wish to donate books to this library, we ask that you bringthem to the Parish Life Center and mark them for “LendingLibrary”. Since our space is limited, we will not be able to keepall the donated books. We will make sure that they are donatedto a worthy cause if we cannot keep them.
Page 3PARISH STAFFThe RCIA—Rite of Christian Initiation of AdultsOn Sunday, December 5 at the 9:00 AM Mass, we have five adultsparticipating in two rites of the RCIA process: The Rite of Acceptance andthe Rite of Welcome. In these rites, the catechumens publicly declare theirintention to become members of the Church. We, the Church, pledge toaccept them as our own and ask God to shower his grace upon them.The Rite of Acceptance: Alex Atkins and Erin CarterThe Rite of Welcome: Tyson Korb, Leon Lohrke, and EliseMarcellaPlease keep these candidates in your prayers throughout their preparationfor the Sacraments of Initiation.Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of MaryThe Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary celebrates the truththat Mary was conceived without original sin in the womb of her mother.This feast is celebrated on Wednesday, December 8 and is a holy day ofobligation. Masses are at 8:00 AM and 4:30 and 6:30 PM.Extra Advent Penance Services—The Joy of ForgivenessThe Lord is in our midst most intimately and most powerfully in thecelebration of the Sacraments. As part of your Advent journey andpreparation for Christmas, I encourage you to encounter the Lord in thecelebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. He promises to meet youand offer you mercy and healing. In addition to the regular opportunity forconfession on Saturdays at 9:00 AM at the House of Mercy, you will havetwo extra opportunities in the church. Multiple priests will be available forReconciliation on:December 11 (Saturday) 9:00 – 11:00 AM (no House of Mercy)December 13 (Monday) 6:30 – 8:00 PMScripture notes the joy in heaven over the sinner who repents. I invite youto make that joy your own through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.Christmas ScheduleChristmas Eve—Masses at 4:00 (livesteamed), 6:00 and 10:00 PMChristmas Day—Masses at 9:00 and 11:00 AMPeace, Fr. TalbotBRING YOUR BABY JESUS TO CHURCH DAYA beloved annual tradition at St. Peter’s Basilica in preparation for Christmas,the Blessing of the Bambinelli (Baby Jesus) was first instituted by PopeSt. John Paul II. On the Third Sunday of Advent, people of Rome areencouraged to bring their Baby Jesus from each of their Nativity sets toSt. Peter’s Square where the Pope blesses the figurines.St. Mary’s will celebrate Bambinelli Sunday at all the Masses onDecember 11-12. This is a beautiful Advent tradition, one that sanctifies ourhomes with the Baby Jesus and reminds us that the gift of the Birth of Jesusis the core of Christmas. Please remember to bring your Baby Jesus fromyour home Nativity set for a blessing. A copy of the blessing is on page 4.Pastor: Fr. Ralph Talbotfrtalbot@stmarys-wbl.orgParish Administrator: Mary Scherpingmscherping@stmarys-wbl.orgDirector of Sacraments & Worship:Mary Beth Jambormbjambor@stmarys-wbl.orgDirector of Faith Formation: Karlene Feidtkfeidt@stmarys-wbl.orgDirector of Liturgical Music: Jaclyn Schwartzjschwartz@stmarys-wbl.orgDirector of Mission: Samantha Hagelsrhagel@stmarys-wbl.orgDirector of Maintenance: Greg Mortensongmortenson@stmarys-wbl.orgSafe Environment Coordinator: Ali Chalupskyachalupsky@stmarys-wbl.orgArchdiocese Victim’s Assistance Program:651-291-4475St. Mary of the Lake parish office is locatedat the Parish Life Center at 4690 BaldEagle Avenue. All mail must beaddressed to this location.St. Mary of the Lake Church is located oneblock north at 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue.St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery is located at1625 Stillwater Street. Please call651-407-0532 for grave sales, burials, andmonument and marker installation. Foradministrative matters, please call theparish office at 651-429-7771 option 1.PARISH LEADERSHIP COUNCILDan EvansBecky MochAngie HillJeremiah MulheronGabe JohnsonCheryl RossiniBill LeMireAnne SimonsKaren LomoroBob ThompsonGivingONGOING STEWARDSHIPFiscal year July 1, 2021—June 30, 2022Received year-to-date 571,547Anticipated year-to-date 540,963Difference or (-) . 30,584(Through 11/4/21)Debt InformationDebt Balance . . 283,706Monthly Payment. . 9,695Have you remembered St. Mary’s in yourwill? Continue supporting the good worksof your parish beyond your lifetime!
Page 4CALENDAR OF EVENTSPlease visit stmarys-wbl.org for the latest updatesand events.SCRIPTUREREADINGSDECEMBER 5, 2021The Second Sunday of AdventBaruch 5:1-9; Psalm 126;Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11;Luke 3:1-6DAILY READINGSMonday, December 6Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 85; Luke 5:17-26Tuesday, December 7St. Ambrose, Bishop & DoctorIsaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 96; Matthew 18:12-14Wednesday, December 8The Immaculate Conception of theBlessed Virgin MaryGenesis 3:9-15, 20; Psalm 98;Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12; Luke 1:26-38Thursday, December 9Isaiah 41:13-20; Psalm145; Matthew 11:11-15Friday, December 10Isaiah 48:17-19; Psalm 1; Matthew 11:16-19Saturday, December 11Sirach 48;1-4, 9-11; Psalm 80;Matthew 17:9a, 10-13MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OFDECEMBER 4-10St. Mary's ParishGeorge Cline †Richard Arcand †Marie F. Bloom A Blessing from Pope Benedict XVI forBambinelli Sunday (next weekend)God, our Fatheryou so loved humankindthat you sent us your only Son Jesus,born of the Virgin Mary,to save us and lead us back to you.We pray that with your Blessingthese images of Jesus,who is about to come among us,may be a sign of your presence andlove in our homes.Good Father,give your Blessing to us too,to our parents, to our families andto our friends.Open our hearts,so that we may be able toreceive Jesus in joy,always do what he asksand see him in all thosewho are in need of our love.We ask you this in the name of Jesus,your beloved Sonwho comes to give the world peace.He lives and reigns forever and ever.Amen.(Sprinkle the Baby Jesus statues)RETIREMENT FUND FOR THE RELIGIOUSCarol Vesely †St. Mary's ParishDecember 11-12, 2021From Catholic schools and hospitals—to parishes, retreat centers, andRob Foley †Glenn Wahman †works of mercy—elderly sisters, brothers, and religious order priestsJames Rauch †have prayerfully served our Church and our world. Most ministeredIf you wish to have a Mass offered for a loved one, with little pay. Now, without enough retirement savings, manyliving or deceased, please call the Parish Office.religious communities are struggling to care for aging members. Yourgift to the Retirement Fund for Religious helps provide nursing care,Prayer Network Atmedicine, and other necessities. Please give to those who have given aSt. Mary Of The Lakelifetime. Checks should be written to St. Mary’s with Retired ReligiousPlease call your prayer requests inor RFR in the memo line. Thank you!to the Parish Office (651) 429-7771,option 1 or Terry (651) 429-4972.THANK YOU FROM THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSYour Knights of Columbus 4145 Council wishes to thank all thoseMonday-Friday: 8:30 AM-4:00 PMthat supported our return of turkey bingo on Sunday, November 21.We were able to give away 16 turkeys, have some fun and raise 560If you would like your weekend call toSt. Mary’s to go to our answering service, please for the council to support our charitable activities.Office Hourscall our main number 651-429-7771, option 1.
SACRAMENTS & WORSHIPBAPTISMSWe welcome into the Christianfamily the following children whowere baptized: Joseph WilliamDittrich Jr, son of Joseph and Jacklyn; and JoeyTheodore Brocksen, son of Michael and Jenny. May thelove of Christ surround you in the arms of your family.2021-2022 SACRAMENT FIRST EUCHARISTPREPARATIONIf you have a child in second grade or older, now is thetime to register for First Reconciliation/First Eucharist.The registration deadline was Wednesday, November10. If you missed it, register as soon as possible! See theparish website or stop in the parish office.IMMACULATECONCEPTIONThe Solemnity of theImmaculate Conception of Maryis a holy day of obligation.Masses are celebrated onWednesday, December 8 at8:00 AM, 4:30 and 6:30 PM.WEEKEND MASSESWe would like everyone to wear a mask at Mass.Because the Delta variant of COVID 19 is shown tospread more easily, the MDH and CDC recommendeveryone, both fully vaccinated and unvaccinated, wear amask in public, indoor settings in areas with substantial orhigh transmission. Since Ramsey County is an area ofhigh and and increasing transmission, wearing a mask atMass is recommended. Masks are available in theGathering Space.OUTDOOR CONFESSIONSCONTINUEOutdoor drive-up confessionswill continue from 9:00-10:00 AMon Saturdays with Fr. Talbot at“The House of Mercy.” Drive upand stop alongside the fish houseand Fr. Talbot will hear yourconfession.HouseOfMercyPage 5LOAVES & FISHES AT DOROTHY DAYOn the feast day of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, patronsaint of the homeless, bakers and widows, our happy,hospitable group welcomed and fed 240 guests. We hada special treat from an angel of a parishioner, cookiesfrom Grandma’s bakery! Thanks to everyone involvedin this beautiful ministry. Please keep our guests in yourprayers. Any questions, please call Peggy Parenteau,651-426-3088.IN REMEMBRANCEA special prayer service during this holidayseason to remember and honor your lovedone who has died.Thursday, December 16, 2021, 7:00 PMSt. Mary of the Lake ChurchPlease bring an item of memorabilia or a picture of theperson who has died for display during the prayerservice. Call the office at 651-429-7771 option 1 toRSVP.ST. MARY’S CHRISTMAS GIVING TREESt. Mary's will again be collecting gifts for localPregnancy Care Centers and for the White Bear LakeLions Club Toy Drive. Please take an ornament offthe Christmas tree in the Gathering Space. The blue andpink stars have suggestions for 'Baby Jesus Gifts' whichwill go to organizations that help new moms, theirbabies and families. All other ornaments havesuggestions for the WBL Lions Club Toy Drivebenefiting local families. Gifts for children ages 9-15 areespecially needed. Gift cards are also welcome! Pleaseplace your unwrapped baby gift in the crib andall unwrapped Lions gifts under or near the tree.Deadline for the Lions gifts is Wednesday, December 8.Baby Jesus Gifts are welcome throughout the ChristmasSeason! Thank you for your love and generosity!CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLDA 'Christmas Around the World' will be hosted afterall the Masses, December 11-12 in the St. Joseph Room.From a 2009 parish survey St. Mary's parishioners represented at least 42 nationalities! And the number continues to grow by leaps and bounds, welcoming God's people from near and far! You are invited to share your ethnic Creche/Nativity scene with other parishioners onthis weekend. Special music will also be heard. This yearwe are unable to invite you to share your ethnic Christmas treats but we will have goodies from a local ethnicbakery! Come, enjoy, and feel Christ's love from aroundthe world. If you have a Nativity scene to share, pleasecontact Kathy Malek, 426-1659 or Cathy Evans,429-0529.
Page 6 Wednesday December 8: All sessionswill meet at the church to attend Massfor the Feast of the ImmaculateConception. Mass begins promptly at4:30 and 6:30 PM. Youth may sit withtheir catechist or a family member. FRASSATI CATHOLIC ACADEMYSchool Principal: Patrick Gallivanpatrick.gallivan@frassatiwbl.org, 651-429-7771 option 2Wednesday December 15: Sessions meet at the ParishLife Center at both 4:30 and 6:30 PM. Fr. Talbot will bevisiting Karen Lomoro’s sixth graders on this day.MIDDLE SCHOOL SERVICEDAY RECAPOn November 20, 14 youth cametogether, worked hard for two hours,and supported the work of Bundlesof Love. We took bolts of fabric andripped them to make squares forreceiving blankets and used the left-over pieces to cutout burp cloths and wash mitts. Volunteer sewers willfinish the job, making 53 blankets, 62 burp cloths and119 wash mitts for newborn babies and their families inneed. Watch for future service days!Cuppa Joe: Terror ofDemonsTuesday, December 7, 4:00 PM,virtual eventIn this Year of Saint Joseph,join Fr. Jon Vander Ploegvirtually as he explores thisamazing saint in his title asTerror of Demons, hosted bythe Saint Joseph in TaylorsFalls. This is part of theCuppa Joe series: 10 talks by 10 theologians on the 10wonders of Saint Joseph, taking place at 10 locations inour Archdiocese entrusted to the patronage of ourspiritual father. These talks come just in time for yourafternoon coffee. All talks are posted on Facebook,YouTube, Instagram and archspm.org/cuppajoe.Year of Saint Joseph Closing MassWednesday, December 8, 7:00 PM,Cathedral of Saint PaulJoin Archbishop Hebda and Catholics throughout theArchdiocese at this Mass to close the Year of SaintJoseph. For details and more information on the Year ofSaint Joseph visit archspm.org/stjoseph.On the Friday before Thanksgiving break,students brought in their pop tab donations to fillour donation box to the brim! Thanks to ourphilanthropic students, these pop tabs will goto Ronald McDonald Charities and support theirlife-changing work.SUBSCRIBE TO ST. MARY OF THE LAKEON YOUTUBESearch and subscribe to St. Mary of theLake-WBL on YouTube for Sunday Masswith Fr. Ralph Talbot. Or, just click on theMass that is posted on the homepage of our website:www.stmarys-wbl.org.FIND US ON FACEBOOKKeep up to date all week long by liking us onFacebook. Find us as “St. Mary of the Lake,White Bear Lake” or use this QR code tofind our Facebook site.The bulletin is available online: https://stmarys-wbl.org/bulletin.
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Dec 05, 2021 · There are *FREE* Advent resources in the Gathering Space. Please stop by the table and take a booklet for reflection during this season of divine encounter. There are booklets for families, sticker sets for children, Waiting in Joyful Hope books, as well as At Home with the Word. Advent cand
