Today we celebrate the 4th Sunday of Advent. This Sunday opens our eyes to the perfect gift, which we can give to the others. Mary came to Elizabeth when she received the news from the angel that her relative was six months pregnant. After this Mary heard from Elizabeth by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, that she had the mission to be the Mother of God.
The Eucharist is the great thanksgiving to God for his perfect gift to us, which is Jesus Christ. The presence of Our Lord we feel, and we understand in every Eucharist, especially in the Word of God when He speaks to us and in the Holy Communion when He has joined us physically. But after the Eucharist we have to go to our neighbors serve them and proclaim to them the Good News about Jesus.
“Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.”
Holy Masses
December 22, 2024 – 4th Sunday of Advent
HC 10:00 AM for +Helen Otto and James Otto Sr. from Mark and Patty Otto
December 24, 2024 – Christmas – Shepherds Mass
HC 8:00 PM for all parishioners living or death
December 25, 2024 – SOLEMNITY OF CHRISTMAS
HC 11:00 AM – for +Theresa Wiatrowski from Timothy Ratajczak
Announcements
- My warmly Thank you to all people who helped us on the Christmas Polish Food Sale and around it. We did great job. The Sale was well done. The all visitors were very glad about the food and warm welcome.
- On Sat. Dec. 21, 2024 at 12pm – 6 pm and Sunday Dec. 22, 2024 at 12pm – 3pm we will have the Polish Christmas Food Sale in our Hall.
- Please check the Blog of our web site: www.holycrosspncc.org
- Like us on Facebook and give hint of it to your relatives and friends. Share the Good News about our Church.
- Do you have anyone of any reason or life event you would like to pray for – Please see Fr. Andrew.
- As the members of our Church we are responsible for our past and future and we will pray and look for new active members of our Community of Holy Cross Church in Baltimore, MD.
- “Want to keep Christ in Christmas?
- Feed the hungry, Clothe the naked, forgive the guilty, welcome the stranger and the unwanted child, care for the ill, love your enemies, and go to Holy Mass (from Future direction PNCC Committee)
- Christmas Wafers – Opłatki – let Father know how many Christmas wafers we need for family’s vigil supper. This Sunday Fr. will bless the Wafers. Please get how many you need and give donation to Father.
- We need the cookies for the welcome of the singers in our Church please bring it Sunday before Dec 23rd.
Welcome Our Visitors
We welcome all our visitors who are present with us for worship this Sunday! Please introduce yourself to the Pastor after Mass. Please write your names in the guest book located in the vestibule of the church. Please remember that you are always welcome to join us in worship at Holy Cross Church.
One Main Point
Mary is the first Christian in the New Testament because she believed in the promises that God made to her, she has total trust in God. Like Mary, blessed are those who believe in God’s promises.
Reflections
- Recall a moment of joy and happiness when God is part of your life. Compare this moment to the joy and pride of a mother-to-be when she experiences baby kicks in her womb. Can you feel the exultation of Mary and Elizabeth?
- Slowly recite the “Hail Mary” word by word, and imagine that you were Elizabeth and you are greeting young Mary. What do you see in her face, in her gesture? What will you say?
- Many people in this world are lonely; they need someone to talk to. Do you ever visit those in hospital, in nursing home or in prison? If you do visit a friend or a relative, what is your intention?