Browsing the December 2014 archive of Blog
Trivia - Judean City Name/Meaning
Posted by paul fritz on 12/27/14
Question: This small Judean city near Jersusalem became the site of the Nativity, the birthplace of the future King of the Jews, as well as was the home of David, one of God's favorite kings. What is the name of this city and what does its name mean?Answer: The ... Read More »
Parish Christmas Brunch - January 4th
Posted by paul fritz on 12/20/14
We will be having a Parish Christmas Brunch on Sunday, January 4th after 8:30am Mass. Everyone is to bring either a breakfast casserole, or meat, fruit, coffee cakes, rolls or any brunch item to share. The January Altar and Rosary Committee is in charge of setting up, cleaning up ... Read More »
Trivia - Visits From Angels
Posted by paul fritz on 12/19/14
Question: In the accounts of Jesus' birth how many visits from Angels are there? (Hint: Check out Matthew's Gospel and Luke's Gospel)Answer: Six... or seven... did I miss any? Read Matthew's and Luke's Gospels and see if you agree.Gabriel appeared to Zechariah announcing that Elizabeth shall bear a son. ... Read More »
New Parish Council Members
Posted by paul fritz on 12/13/14
Front: Marian Milender, Jo-Ann Zager, Jane Adrian, Lisa Seitz, Amy Webber.Back: Paul Fritz, Ed Horras, Adam Ledger, Steve Pacha. Not Pictured: MikeAdrian, Greg Ledger, Curt Mottet.Three new members were welcomed to the Parish Council at the December meeting. Jane Adrian, Lisa Seitz and Steve Pacha are all beginning their ... Read More »
Trivia - When Does Advent Begin?
Posted by paul fritz on 12/12/14
Over time there have been alternative names for the Advent period including Christmas Lent, Nativity Fast and Winter Lent. Question: What is the earliest date that Advent can begin and the latest date that Advent can begin?Answer: Advent can start as early as November 27 or as late as ... Read More »
Trivia - Genealogy
Posted by paul fritz on 12/06/14
Question: Which of the gospels begins "A genealogy of Jesus Christ, son of David, son of Abraham, ...."?Answer: The Gospel According to MatthewBonus question: Who was the father of Joseph, the stepfather of Jesus Christ?Bonus Answer: Jacob (Mt 1:16)