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Prepare Your Heart to Receive the
Lord at Christmas
Receive Gods Mercy
in the Sacrament of Reconciliation
We need the Lords mercy! Dont miss out on these
opportunities t o unbur de n your heart from sin
and experience the greatness of Gods love for you:
Regular Weekly Confessions
- Every Saturday afternoon of Advent at OLPH
from 3:00-4:15pm.
Howard County Regional Advent Penance Services
- Monday, December 9, 2013 at 7:00pm at the
Church of the Resurrection in Ellicott City
- Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 7:00pm at St.
Louis in Clarksville
A large number of priests will be available at both
services! Havent been to confession for a while?
Dont worry you can find a helpful guide on our
parish website at www.olphparish.org/sacraments.
Just let the priest know its been a little while and hell
help you the whole way.
Daily Mass
Join us Monday thru Saturday at 8:15am for dai l y
Mass (and Thursdays at 9:30am for our School Mass)
to enter more deeply into the season by reflecting on
the Scripture readings that foretell the coming of
Christ, and then receive Him in the Eucharist. This is
a great way to build-in time with the Lord during the
busyness of December.
Spend Quiet Time with Jesus during
Eucharistic Adoration
Every Friday from 9:00am until Saturday
at 8:00am we have the opportunity to
pray before Jesus truly present in the
Blessed Sacrament during Eucharistic
Adoration. With faith in His words
This is my Body, we come before Him
and enter His presence. In the midst of the
holiday rush, stop into the church, slow
down, and spend some quiet time with
Jesus as He invites you t o open
your heart to Him and speak with Him in prayer or
simply enjoy resting in His presence.
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ADVENT & CHRISTMAS 2013
Daily Advent Devotional
Reflections, Prayers and Actions
This year our parish is offering its own booklet of daily
reflections, prayers and actions for the Advent season.
The reflections for each day are drawn from the daily
Mass readings, which the Church chooses to help
prepare us for our coming Christmas celebrations. The
short prayers are perfect for individuals and families,
while the daily actions help us connect the message to
our daily lives. This is a wonderful way to prepare for
Christmas!

St. Vincent de Paul
Christmas Giving Tree Program
Two Giving Trees will be setup in the church narthex
with hundreds of gift tags waiting to be taken on the
weekend of Nov. 30/Dec. 1. Please help make a joyful
Christmas for the needy children in our area. This year
your gifts will bring joy to children at St. Wenceslaus
in East Baltimore, St. Veronicas in South Baltimore,
Sarahs Hope shelter for mothers and children, and
GrassRoots here in Howard County. Please follow the
instructions found on the printed flyer (and our
website) and return your gifts to the church no
later than the 11:00am Mass on Sunday, Dec. 15!

Eucharistic Holy Hour
with Praise & Worship
Friday, December 6 at 7:30 pm
When we praise God we can experience joy, peace, love,
healing, forgiveness, and freedom through His grace.
No matter where you are in your conversion journey,
Jesus will meet you there. Invite Him into your heart
and your life. He longs to be with you just as you are!
Scripture readings, music and reflection will help guide
you in praise and prayer in the presence of our Lord in
the Holy Eucharist.

OLPH Annual Breakfast with Santa
Sunday, December 8 from 8:00am-
12:00pm
Join us for a delicious breakfast buffet, the Secr et
Santa Shop, kids crafts, raffle trees and photos with
Santa til 11:00am. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for
children ages 3-12, $5 for seniors, and FREE for
children under 3. Visit olphschool.org for more info!

Solemnity of the Immaculate
Conception Monday, December 9
This year the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
is mo v e d t o Mo n d a y , De c . 9 . This beautiful
feast celebrates one of Gods greatest works: the
conception of Mary without sin in the womb of her

mother, St. Ann. In preserving Mary from the stain of
sin, the Lord prepared her for the special role she
would have as the mother of Christ our Savior. This
feast is a wonderful prelude to our Christmas
celebrations. Please join us for Mass on Monday, Dec. 9
at 8:15am and 9:30am.

Greccio Living Nativity
at the Shrine of St. Anthony
December 14

and 15

at 7:30pm
Join the Franciscan Friars at the Shrine of St. Anthony
for the Greccio Living Nativity to celebrate the coming
of the Christmas Season. The nativity scene is a deep
tradition within the Franciscan order dating back to
when St. Francis popularized the Nativity Scene in a
town called Greccio. Our Living Nativity is located at
the hay barn and features carol s, adoration, and
refreshments. There is no charge for this event. For
more info call (410) 531-2800.

Christmas Concert
The Shrine of St. Anthony will hold a Christmas Concert
Saturday December 21, from 7:00 to 9:00pm with
reception following. Proceeds benefit the Shrine. Seating
is limited and will be done on a first-come-first-served
basis. For more information call 410-531-2800 or email
info@shrineofstanthony.org


Blessing and Lighting
of the Parish Christmas Tree
Sunday, December 15 at 7:00pm
Join us outside the Parish Center as we bless and light
our Parish Christmas Tree, sing a few carols, and then
move inside for hot cocoa and treats. The Christmas
tree has a beautiful history in our celebration of the
Birth of Jesus. Take a break from the hectic running
around, join us and keep the true meaning of the
Christmas tree alive! All are welcome!


Christmas Parish Family Dinner Night
Friday, January 3 from 5:00pm-8:00pm
Mark your calendars for our next OLPH Family
Dinner Night as we continue our Christmas
celebrations. Our kitchen crew has a wonderful meal
planned so take time to relax with family and friends
and join us for a great night. Dont let Christmas end
too early join us for our Christmas Parish Family
Dinner Night! RSVP at www.olphparish.org/dinner




OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS
MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve Masses
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
4:00pm - Church (Childrens Choir)
4:00pm - Parish Center (Contemporary Choir)
6:00pm - Church (Youth Choir)
8:00pm - Church (Traditional Choir)
12:00am Midnight - Church (Contemporary Choir)
! A musical prelude will begin 20 minutes before each
Christmas Eve Mass.
! The Childrens Christmas Program
will begin at 3:30pm in the Church

Christmas Day Masses
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
9:00am - Church (Organ and Cantor)


Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
A Holy Day of Obligation

New Years Eve
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
5:00pm Vigil Mass for the Solemnity
8:00pm to Midnight Eucharistic Adoration
12:00 am Midnight Mass
Start the New Year in a different way! Join us for Eucharistic
Adoration on New Years Eve followed by Candlelight Mass at
Midnight for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Stay
afterwards as we toast the New Year!

New Years Day
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
9:00am Mass for the Solemnity