Weekly Scripture Reading
December 1 - 8
Sunday, December 1 First Sunday of Advent: Jer 33:14-16/ Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14/ 1Thes 3:12-4:2/ Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
Monday, December 2: Is 2:1-5/ Ps 122: 1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9/Mt 8:5-11
Tuesday, December 3 St. Fracis Xavier: Is 11:1-10/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17/Lk 10:21-24
Wednesday, December 4 St. John Damascene: Is 25:6-10a/ Ps 23:1b-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6/Mt 15:29-37
Thursday, December 5: Is 26:1-6/ Ps 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a/Mt 7:21, 24-27
Friday, December 6 St. Nicolas: Is 29:17-24/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14/Mt 9:27-31
Saturday, December 7 St. Ambrose: Is 30:19-21, 23-26/ Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6/Mt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8
Sunday, December 8 Second Sunday in Advent
Bar 5:1-9/Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 /Phil 1:4-6, 8-11/ Lk 3:1-6
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Solemn Vespers
Solemn Vespers for the beginning of Advent will be prayed November 30, at 5:00 p.m. before Mass
Advent
Beginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent (from, "ad-venire" in Latin or "to come to") is the season encompassing the four weeks leading up to Christmas. The Advent season is a time of preparation and conversion that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and to the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth. Our Advent readings call us to be alert and ready, not weighted down and distracted by the cares of this world. This season is a bridge between the past, present, and future. It allows us to look back on the hope for the Savior of the World, experience the joy of his reign in the present through his Church, and to prepare ourselves for his glorious return at his Second Coming.
Giving Tree
Please support our annual Giving Tree! The tree supports Utah Foster Care, Catholic Community Services, and families in need within our parish and school. All items should be delivered to the school, church, or rectory office by December 10, 2024. Please leave gifts unwrapped. If you have questions, contact Cristal: 801-910-1753
cristal.vandongen@gmail.com
To access the digital Giving Tree
Council of Women Christmas Service Project
December 7, 6:30 p.m.
Come serve others in our community, have fun, and share a potluck dinner!
Help assemble gifts for Center of Hope to distribute.
Seeking:New, full size items dish soap, shampoo/conditioner, lotions, kitchen towels/wash cloths, manicure kits, crayons/coloring books and monetary donations.
Collection boxes in church & rectory. Contact: Stacey Oliveto 801-663-3236 soliveto@connect2.com
Please see the COW website for additional information https://www.stolafccw.org/home
Rosary Prayer Group
On Wednesday, December 4th at 7:00 p.m.We will pray for a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease.
First Friday Adoration
December 6 after daily mass until 4:00 p.m.. Sign up in the Church Foyer.
All are welcome to join the Council of Women to pray a Rosary at 3:00 p.m.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
In 2024, December 8 is the Second Sunday of Advent. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is transferred to Monday, December 9 and is to be observed as a Holy Day of Obligation.
Mass Schedule:
Monday, December 9 at 9:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m..
Note: Wednesday, December 11 daily mass will be at 8:00 a.m., NOT 9:00 a.m.
Knights of Columbus
The next BINGO is Friday, December 6 in the Saint Olaf School.
Christmas Poinsettia Memorial
Our Christmas poinsettias memorialize those who have gone before us. Make a donation in memory of a deceased loved one, write their name clearly on an envelope and drop it in the collection basket.
Names will be listed in the December 24/25 bulletin.
Parish Family Activity
December 8, 12:30 p.m.
Join us to meet and learn about St. Nicholas. Come and enjoy some hot coco, coffee, donuts, and a treat for children
Come celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe!
Thursday, December 12. Mass at 6:00 p.m. followed by a wonderful Mexican dinner and celebration in the Father McNamara Center. All are welcome.
Please join the choir for this mass! Practice December 1 & 8 at 3:00 p.m. in the church.
Help Decorate the Church for Christmas!
December 14, 9:00 a.m. All welcome
Faith Formation
December 1: No Class -First Sunday of Advent
December 8: Regular Class - St. Nicolas Celebration!
December 15: Regular Class - last class before Christmas Break
December 22 or 29: No Class—Christmas and New Years Break
Begin with your own emptiness and seek Him who can fill it. ~
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
RCIA/OCIA - An Invitation to Come
The preparations for Christmas include buying or making gifts for those whom we love. You can give no better gift than the gift that God has given to us: his Son, Jesus. Invite someone who is not Catholic to attend Mass with you this Christmas.
OCIA Sessions are open to all who wish to learn more about the Catholic Faith. The OCIA sessions are on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. in the Chapel meeting room.
The Sessions for December will be:
December 1 - No Session
December 8 - Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory
December 15 - Miracles
Questions? Contact Heather Bonn at 801.295.3621 or Heather@stolafut.org
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Saint Olaf parish is a Catholic community committed in faith to witness the good news of Christ in our daily lives.
In order to build the kingdom of God on earth, we gather to worship, educate, serve and grow in God’s love.
Please remember the sick of our parish in your prayers that they may be healed, strengthened, and know the love of God during their suffering:
Madeline Droubay
Roy Gallivan
Catherine Garcia
Emily Karrick
Geri Kilpatrick
Callan Long
Shirley Lynch
Tony Macklyn
Veronica Markisich
These names will be printed in our bulletin for the next 4 weeks. Call the office at 801.295.3621 to make changes, remove or add a loved one to the prayer list.
Anointing of the Sick
If your loved one is suffering from a serious or life-threatening illness, please request a Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. Father Andrzej will gladly minister the sacrament and pray for God’s healing.
Our Mission
PRAYER TO MAKE A “SPIRITUAL COMMUNION”
Saint Teresa of Avila wrote: “When you cannot receive Communion and cannot attend Mass, you can make a spiritual communion, which is a most beneficial practice; by it the love of God will be greatly impressed on you.”
My Jesus,
I believe that you are present
in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things,
and I desire to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment
receive you sacramentally,
please come spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you now
as if you were already there
and I unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me
to be separated from you.
Amen
~ www.usccb.org
Prayer List
Liturgy Schedule
Weekend Masses:
Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Daily Masses:
Monday 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m.
** 9:00 a.m. (When school is in session)
Thursday 8:00 a.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m.
Holy Days of Obligation:
Call the office at 801.295.3621
Reconciliation
Saturday, 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the church
or by appointment
Eucharistic Adoration
First Fridays
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. in the Church
Saint Olaf Catholic Church
276 East 1700 South
Bountiful, Utah 84010
Phone: 801.295.3621
Melissa@stolafut.org
Office Hours:
Mon.-Thurs. from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Saint Olaf Catholic School
1793 South Orchard Drive
Bountiful, Utah 84010
Office Hours: Mon-Thur. 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Phone: 801.295.5341