Mass Intentions for the Week

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY - December 21 ~ St. Peter Canisius 8:30 AM Robert Corcoran, Bill & Pat Homan 7:00-8:00PM Confession

TUESDAY - December 22 ~ Advent Weekday 8:30AM Irene Liebhardt (B), Family

2:00-3:00PM Confession 7:00-8:00PM Confession

Live Stream of Rosary, 7:30pm

WEDNESDAY - December 23 ~ St. John of Kanty 8:30 AM Jeff Jeske, Monica Vlasz

2:00-3:00PM Confession 7:00-8:00PM Confession

THURSDAY - December 24 ~ Christmas Eve 4:00PM (Lambur Hall) St. Justin Martyr Parishioners 4:00PM (Church) St. Justin Martyr Parishioners 8:00PM St. Justin Martyr Parishioners

FRIDAY - December 25 ~ Christmas Day 7:30AM St. Justin Martyr Parishioners 9:30AM St. Justin Martyr Parishioners 11:30AM St. Justin Martyr Parishioners

SATURDAY - December 26 ~ St. Stephen 5:00 PM Donald Davison, Davison Family Live Stream of Sunday Mass, 5:00pm

SUNDAY – December 27 ~ The Holy Family 8:00 AM Joseph & Betty Henikman,

Don & Loretta Vanagas

10:30 AM William A Talcott, Sr., Carol Slavick

Readings for the Week of Dec. 20, 2020

Monday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21 [1a; 3a]/Lk 1:39-45

Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:24-28/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd]/Lk 1:46-56 Wednesday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14 [cf. Lk 21:28]/Lk 1:57-66

Thursday: Morning: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29 [2]/Lk 1:67-79

Friday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29 [2a]/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25. Night: Is 9:1-6/Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-196:1-2, 13 [Lk 2:11]/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14. Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20. Day: Is 52:7-10/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6 [3c]/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or Jn 1:1-5, 9-14

Saturday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17 [6]/Mt 10:17-22

Next Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3/Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 [cf. 1] or Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [7a, 8a]/Col 3:12-21 or

3:12-17 or Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-4 In Blaise Pascal’s work,

Pensees, he says: “What else does this

craving, and this helplessness, proclaim but that there was once

in man a true happiness, of which all that now remains is the empty print and trace? This he tries in vain to fill with everything around him, seeking in things that are not there the help he cannot find in those that are, though none can help, since this infinite abyss can be filled only with an infinite and immutable object; in other words by God himself.”

We have a difficult time accepting that fulfillment and happiness are not achieved by our own merits but through a relationship with God. We are hardwired for this relationship and it is in our DNA. The simple fact is that we come from God and are designed to return to God. If our beginning and our end define who we are, why would we not want to seek the One who can truly satisfy? The world does not realize that it is waiting. It is waiting for the birth of God in time, within one’s soul and in eternity. We get so confused by seeking other momentary satisfactions that we misinterpret the hunger within. We crave God.

The union of God and humanity, revealed in Jesus Christ, is precisely what sets us on a straight path, orders our relationships, establishes proper focus and goals and tells us whose kingdom we really are meant to serve. We are so lost. God is with us. The prophet Nathan told this to King David, the angel said this to Mary and the birth of Christ brings this Good News to us. We do not need to be busily looking for more things but must learn to find contentment and blessing in the One Presence. This is the beautiful simple message of Advent! If you are feeling unsettled, anxious, angry, disgruntled, disconnected, unhappy, worried, fearful, off center, becoming overly self-indulgent, unable to spend time alone and without distraction, then there’s a good chance you are lost. Now is the time to allow God to find you! Ponder the holy simplicity of Mary’s call to be the Mother of God. “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” When we are helpless and at home with our emptiness, God will fill us. Our Savior has come.

Dear Parishioners,

We have been expecting for weeks and months. We are well aware of December 25th, but it is still surprising that it is already here. And with only a few days left, there is still much to do and the business of Advent is not yet completed. In these final days, do something to finish Advent. Study the Advent Scripture readings, pray the Joyful Mysteries of the rosary, do a good deed, reach out as best you can to someone confined to their home, come to Reconciliation before Christmas.

Let us make ready a way for the Lord to enter our world today. Let us welcome the Lord into our hearts. Let us welcome the Lord in those who need us. May the light of faith shine in our words and actions. May we pray:

Come, Lord Jesus, do not delay: give new courage to your people and by your coming

raise us to the joy of your kingdom

Good stewardship and Christmas go together. Consider the good the Lord has done for you and the good which He has helped you to do. Consider the real need of your household and other charities. And please consider a donation of $100 for the parish. The Christmas collection has historically been a significant amount of the total yearly church offering. In the past, many of you have been able to meet or exceed the suggested offering and we thank you! I believe that whatever you do in sacrifice to God will return to you many times over.

Peace, Fr. Kevin

We are planning many Masses so we can pray together as safely as possible. Although many prefer to pray the 4pm Mass on Christmas Eve, please consider another celebration Mass this year. We need to follow safety and sanitizing requirements. Most importantly, everyone attending Mass must fulfill the Lord’s command, “Love one another as I have loved you” by wearing a face mask.

The dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass applies for Christmas season. High risk adults and those with compromised health are urged to continue to stay home as much as possible. Any parishioner with virus symptoms or just not feeling well should stay home and participate in Mass from home.

Please pay attention to the parish website and Facebook for constant updates and changes due to COVID-19.

Please Pray…

Please pray for all of our parishioners who are sick or hospitalized: Joseph Barno, June Barr, Jeff & Sue Beam, John Belloli, Kathy Boey, Kate Bramley, Frank Brown, John Brown, Marc Christovich, Iris Clarke, Virginia Cognati, Bob Cozza, John Cutler, Jackie D’Astolfo, David Doranovic, Paul Doranovic, Dustin Dowen, Elizabeth Dravecky, Grace Fiegel, John Finegan, Billy Foley, Rob Gorgon, Judith Greger, Charlotte Gulden, Zoe Haas, Barbara Hangman, Mike Hanlon, Alexandria Marie Hobart, Bill Homan, Tim Horgan, Maria Horwath, Ed Hurayt, Ava Jusko, Keith Karel, Katherine Kirsch, Dick & Irene Kornblum, Jan Kulas, Lori Lewis, Brian Lloyd, Bud Martello, Charles McHugh, Isabelle Meyers, Charlie Moss, Rocco Mastrocola, Barbara Olson, Jenny Pannella, Anson Papa, Billy Paolucci, Cindy Pike, Kate Pilotti, Nancy Preble, Aaron & Missy Reinke, Kris Ruhe, Marty Sintic, Bill Sprenger, Marsha Szymanski, Susan Templin, Lisa Tomaro, Joanne Touhalisky, Greg Usko, Sheryl Yonosik, Cheryl Wilson, Rose Wolf, Phil Wolfson, Tom Zelazney, Audrey Zupan, the shut-ins, those in nursing homes, those needing prayers, those affected by the Coronavirus and all of the intentions written in our Book of Prayers located in the gallery. Many prayers help.

Please remember to pray for all our sick and recovering parishioners, families, and friends. Hospitals do not notify the parish of admissions.

To add a name for prayers, or to remove a name, please call the parish office, 946-1177 or [email protected].

Prayer Line

Please call Theresa Davison, 942-5761, to add your request to the Prayer Chain. You can reach the Sisters of Notre Dame prayer line at 440-279-1163.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

is Monday through Friday from 9:00am-2:00pm. All are welcome.

The Chapel will be closed from December 23 through

December 27

You can also come and pray in the chapel on Sunday

FROM FATHER KEVIN

2020 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

Monday, December 21

7:00-8:00 PM

Tuesday, December 22

2:00-3:00 PM, 7:00-8:00 PM

Wednesday, December 23

2:00-3:00 PM, 7:00-8:00 PM

CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST

SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST

Thursday, December 24 – Christmas Eve

Vigil Mass of the Birth of Christ

4:00 PM (Church) with Contemporary Musicians

4:00 PM (Lambur Hall)

8:00 PM Evening Mass (Church)

SOLEMNITY OF CHRISTMAS

Thursday, December 25 – Christmas Day

7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD

Thursday, December 31 - Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM

Friday, January 1, 2021 - Mass: 10:00 AM

Homeward Bound Ministry

O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL,

remember those who have left the Church, for whatever reason. Invite them home with you...a personal invitation works best.

It could be a SILENT NIGHT

without someone to share the

JOY TO THE WORLD and celebrate the Mass with others who

care.

Pray, think about heaven, return to Church and love one another as

God loves you.

Ron Mona

Homeward Bound Ministry at rrmona@yahoocom

Welcome to

our Church

We welcome all who are visiting our parish. Thank you for spending time with us. Our celebration is more meaningful today

because you are here.

All of us in the St. Justin Martyr community look forward to your return as often as

possible.

If you would like to register for our parish, call the Parish Office,

946-1177 or check our website, www.stjustin.net

Christmas Giving

This time of year is when many look to lighten the tax burden through charitable contributions. I would like to remind you of some special needs we have.

A gift to our Church or School Endowment will help support our parish well into the future. Our Guardian Angel fund supports parish grants to families in need of tuition aid for Catholic education. Gifts of stock as well as cash are most welcome.

Progressive Insurance and some other companies will match gifts, so that your gift may be easily doubled. We will be happy to acknowledge your gift and their matching gift.

Deepen Your Relationship with Jesus Through Mary

Deacon Tim will be leading a thirty-three day program that will help lead you to a new way of life in Christ. “33 Days to Morning Glory” is a spiritual journey that concludes the 33 day journey with a Consecration to Jesus through Mary. The program is highlighted by reflections on four of the greatest Marian saints including St. Louis de Montfort and St. Pope John Paul II. Like these great saints, you will discover a “short, easy, secure and perfect” way to become a saint!

The program will begin with an introduction on Thursday, January 7 with an on-line meeting to introduce the program. You will then begin your journey on Saturday, January 9. The program will conclude with Marian Consecration on Thursday, February 11, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Program packets,

including the book, “33 Days to Morning Glory,” a special rosary and other journey aids, will be available in the church office. The cost of the program is $10 and covers the cost of the materials. Question? Contact Deacon Tim at [email protected] or 440-364-8088.

Program Introduction Thursday, January 7, 2021

Start of the 33 Days Saturday, January 9, 2021

Week 1 St Louis de Montfort Review Thursday, January 14, 2021 Week 2 St. Maximillian Kolbe Review Thursday, January 21, 2021 Week 3 St. Therese of Calcutta Review Thursday, January 28, 2021 Week 4 St. Pope John Paul II Review Thursday, February 4, 2021

Marian Consecration Thursday, February 11, 2021

Final Five Days: Synthesis and Review Thursday, February 18, 2021

Christmas Eve Gifts for Babies

Due to COVID concerns our Christmas Eve collection of baby items for Birthright by the Respect Life Committee will be different this year. We are unable to accept actual "gifts" but if you wish to remember Birthright and the babies this season, you may place your donation in an envelope clearly marked "BIRTHRIGHT" and deposit in the box.

Birthright has always been overwhelmed with your generosity and appreciative of all you do for them. If you still prefer to purchase diapers, wipes, sleepers etc. you may deliver them in person to: Birthright Lake County

7237 Industrial Park Blvd. Mentor, OH 44060

Please call ahead for hours, 440-975-9055 Christmas Live Stream Information

Mass will be Live Streamed at St. Justin Martyr at 4:00PM on Christmas Eve. Look for constant updates on the website, www.stjustin.net and Facebook. We are currently updating our Live Stream equipment and hopefully soon, we will be able to Live Stream more efficiently and more often. Look for updates! Be sure to join Deacon Tim for prayers during the week. The most Rev. Edward Malesic, bishop of Cleveland will celebrate Masses from the Cathedral on Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Up until Christmas check out the website for many ways to keep Christ in Christmas. You can view them on www.dioceseofcleveland.org. You can view TV Mass on WOIO Channel 19 at 9am on Christmas morning, or listen to Christmas Mass on radio on AM1260 the Rock, Christmas Day.

For a schedule of weekday and Sunday livestreamed Mass from the cathedral, visit the website often!

Doctrine Behind the Feast: Christmas The Good News: God has sent His Son

'But when the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.' This is 'the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God':' God has visited his people. He has fulfilled the promise he made to Abraham and his descendants. He acted far beyond all expectation — he has sent his own 'beloved Son'.

We believe and confess that Jesus of Nazareth, born a Jew of a daughter of Israel at Bethlehem at the time of King Herod the Great and the emperor Caesar Augustus, a carpenter by trade, who died crucified in Jerusalem under the procurator Pontius Pilate during the reign of the emperor Tiberius, is the eternal Son of God made man. He 'came from God', 'descended from heaven', and 'came in the flesh'. For 'the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father... And from his fullness have we all received, grace upon grace.'

Moved by the grace of the Holy Spirit and drawn by the Father, we believe in Jesus and confess: 'You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.' On the rock of this faith confessed by St. Peter, Christ built his Church. (Catechism of the Catholic Church #422-424)

Charles Hunt, MA Director of Religious Education 946-3287 [email protected]

December 13, 2020 ~ Weekly Offering

Total Collection: $6,252.41

EFT: $8,423.50

Thank You and God Bless You!!

Would you like to be part of a virtual get together?

We have started a Coffee and Conversation on Thursday afternoons at 1:30PM, our next chat will be on January 7 at 1:30PM. This is a virtual meeting that allows parishioners to gather. This is a casual gathering and you can join any week you would like. Send me your email address, you will receive the invitation link and email every week. Log on when you wish. You will need to have some type of device that can be logged into a Wi-Fi/internet. This will be a new experience as well as a new experiment. If you think you are interested EMAIL BETH AT

[email protected]. Easy log in instructions will be

sent to you.

An evening group is in the planning stage the date and time will be announced in the New Year.

St. Justin Martyr Holy Name Society Paul Misch Scholarship

The St. Justin Martyr Holy Name

Society is again offering one partial scholarship to those who will be attending a Catholic high school in September of next year. This scholarship is for their Freshman and Sophomore years in the amount of $2,000.00 for each year. One student will be chosen on the basis of financial need, academics and a required essay. This scholarship is open to all eighth graders of St. Justin Martyr Parish to assist in their Catholic high school education. Applications are available in the Parish Office or online, www.stjustin.net.

Ross Armelli, father of Mary Ann Blase

Robert Zak, father of Donna Smith

Our Town and All Around books are available in the Parish Office. They make great Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers for only $28.00

Confirmation 2021canildates our next video session will Sunday, January 10 at 7:00PM. All work is due by noon on Saturday, January 9.

Prayer Partners for our Confirmation Candidates 2021are needed. Please go to our website under current events to see this year’s class and instructions. Select a prayer partner to pray for all year, contact Beth with their name. It’s simple

While they were there, the time came for her to have her child, and

she gave birth to her firstborn son. (LK2:6-7a)

December 20 -

The Fourth Sunday of Advent

“Mary said, ‘Behold,

I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.’” (Lk 1:38) Mary had complete trust in God, saying “yes” to his will. How would you describe your trust in God?

December 21– Winter has begun, we begin a new life in the season of

winter. Today is the shortest day of the year and the longest night. How can you bring light into the darkest day of the year for others?

December 22 – We are God’s messengers. We have a few days left

before His birth to proclaim God’s message to others. How will you do that today? How will you do this after Christmas?

December 23 – Feast of St. John Kanty who took care of the poor in

Poland when he was a Dean at the University of Cracow. The “O Antiphon” today is “O Emmanuel”. Have you readied your heart for Emmanuel?

December 24 – Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Have you prepared

your heart and soul as much has you have prepared your home for the birth of Jesus?

December 25 – Alleluia, Alleluia! The Angel proclaimed: For today in

the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” As the shepherds found Jesus wrapped in swaddling clothes, what did you wrap yourself with during Advent that you can now unwrap and share

with others?

Merry Christmas to you and your family and friends! Although this Christmas will indeed be different. Enter into it with the same passion of the birth and newness of Jesus’ birth as always did. May your Christmas season be blessed with the joy and we celebrate his birth. Stay healthy. Mrs. Beth Ann Rossetti, Pastoral Minister

Christmas Card Writing Campaign

We have collected 2,769 joyous, wonderful Christmas cards. Our St. Justin Martyr total last year was 1,912!! What a wonderful parish we are! The total for the Lake/Geauga District 5,041 surpassing last year’s total of 4,585. As you can see St. Justin Martyr Parish did more than half! Way to be great evangelizers! You are our missionary disciples!

Beth Rossetti, Pastoral Associate [email protected] 946-1177 _{@SJM_Teen}

Your Just in Fun Committee

would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year.

We also want to thank our parishioners, family and friends for your patience during a year dealing with the Covid 19 virus. Now that a vaccine has been developed and in the process of being distributed to the public, we are looking forward to activating our group travels again when it is safe to do so. With a year off, our committee has had the opportunity to discover exciting and different places to explore together. In the meantime, stay healthy as we enter 2021.

Adult Dinner includes:

3 cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread

_&

butter

Children’s Dinner Includes:

1 cabbage roll, mashed potatoes, bread

&

butter

or Order: 5 uncooked cabbage rolls

$10 Adults

$5 Children

(12 and under)

**Make checks payable to St. Justin Martyr by January 11, 2021**

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2021

6:00-7:00PM

Curbside pick up behind the school at the Lambur

Hall Meeting Room door.

PREPAID TAKE OUT

ORDERS ONLY

may be dropped off by

January 11 at the Parish Office

or placed in the

Offertory Collection bin

Name:____________________________________Phone # ____________

(Please print)

Quantity

Total

Adult Dinner

$10.00 x ________ $

__

Children's Dinner

_{$5.00 x _________}

_{$ __________}

$

___

5 uncooked cabbage rolls $6.00 x _________

In the spirit of this holy season, donations have been made for flowers in loving memory of...

Louise Abrahamson Paul & Jennie Antonin

Deceased of the Aurand family Annette Barzal

Deceased of the Barzal family Charles & Wanda Blatnik Michele Halaburda Boarman George Borowski

Joan Borowski Esther Borowski Charles Broome Jack Buehner

Anthony & Josephine Buffa Shirley Cecelic

Andrew & Katherine Cerny Sam & Mary Constantine Bob & Anna Mae Cooper Tom & Mary Cramer Ed Davis

Anne DeGidio Robert DeGidio Alphonse DeGidio Joseph & Marie Deucher Joseph & Clara Donatelli Deceased of the Egan family Deceased of the Eller family Deceased of the Keimer family Fred Fedeli

Deceased of Formica family Clarence Forsyth family Frank Fraczek

Ronald Furlong

Edna & Russel Gatchel family Vincent Gilbert

William & Veronica Goga Tom Golenberke

Ralph & Edline Goshe Ron Green

Jerry Gryzmala Josephine Halaburda Rose Hart

Lester Hart

Joseph & Betty Henikman Robert Hobart

Jim Horgan

Dan & Rita Horgan Michael & Clara Iafigliola Anthony & Irene Immormino Philip J. Jurick

Joe Karel

Robert Kenneally, Jr. Peter & Anna Mae Kober John & Edith Kropf John J. Kropf, Jr. Ernie & Carol LaManna Frank & Theresa Lino Glenn Livingston Ann & Andrew Macuga Bill & Lucille McCarthy Robert Michney

John & Agnes Michney Ivan Miljak

Deceased of the Mollica family John Nardelli

Marty Novich family Joseph & Mary Omiecinski Peter Paratto

Tim Petrus

Doug & Milan Pilney family Bob Poling

Deceased of Prijatel family George & Pat Prosuch

Deceased of Frank Rezac family Rose & Joseph Rusiecki family Ivica & Anka Saric

Deceased of the Scheid family

Leonard A. Scott Antonio Severino Carmela Severino Joseph Severino Jeffrey Simpson

Robert & Eileen Simpson Mr. & Mrs. Frank Sirn Mary Skiba

Ted Skiba

William & Nancy Skupic Chuck Smith

Dave Smith

Deceased of Smith & Werner family Donna Stallman

Marcella & Albert Steinker Ray & Florence Stopar James W. Strand

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Strand David & Florence Taraszewski Martha & Dick Tragon

Deceased of Tulenko family Andrew & Anna Usko Alphonse & Rita Vanagas Raymond Vanagas Dolores Velichka Gregory Veri James Veri

Deceased of Vitelli family David & Florence Vulich Sister Rose Anne Webb

Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Wertenberger Henry Wilson

Wayne & Laura Wilson Deceased of Zaboroski family George Zadzora

Deceased of Zadzora family Ferdinand Joseph Zerovnik

Christmas IQ...

1. Joseph was originally from... (Luke 2:3)

A. Bethlehem B. Nazareth C. Hebron D. Jerusalem E. None of the above 2. What does the Bible say that the Innkeeper said to Mary and Joseph? (Luke 2:7)

A. “There is no room in the inn.” B. “I have a stable you can use.” C. “Come back later and I should have some vacancies.” D. Both A and B E. None of the above

3. A manger is a...

A. Stable for domestic animals B. Wooden hay storage bin C. Feeding trough D. Barn 4. Which animals does the Bible say were present at Jesus’ birth?

A. Cows, sheep, goats B. Cows, Donkeys, goats C. Sheep and goats only D. Miscellaneous barnyard animals E. None of the above

5. Who saw the star in the east?

A. Shepherds B. Mary and Joseph C. Three Kings D. Both A and C E. None of the above 6. According to the Bible, how did Mary and Joseph get to Bethlehem?

A. Camel B. Donkey C. Walked D. Joseph walked, Mary rode a donkey E. Horse-drawn chariot F. Who knows?

7. How many angels spoke to the shepherds? (Luke 2:10) A. One B. Three C. Multitude D. None of the above 8. What did the angels say/sing? (Luke 2:14)

A. “Glory to God in the highest, etc.” B. “Alleluia” C. “Unto us a child is born, Unto us a son is given” D. “Joy the world, the Lord is come” E. “Glory to the newborn King”

9. What is a heavenly host?

A. The angel at the gate of heaven B. The angel who serves refreshments in heaven C. An angel choir D. An angel army E. None of the above

10. There was snow that first Christmas...

A. Only in Bethlehem B. All over Israel C. Nowhere in Israel D. Somewhere in Israel 11. What is Frankincense?

A. A precious metal B. A precious fabric C. A precious perfume D. None of the above 12. In Matthew, what does “wise men” or “Magi” refer to?

A. Men of the educated class B. Eastern Kings C. Men who studied the stars D. Sages 13. What is Myrrh?

A. Middle Eastern Money B. A drink C. An easily shaped metal D. A spice used for burying people E. None of the above

14. How many wise men came to see Jesus?

A. 3 B. 6 C. 9 D. 12 E. We don’t know. 15. Where did the wise men find Jesus? (Matthew 2:11)

A. In a manger B. In a stable C. In Nazareth D. In Saudi Arabia E. In a house F. None of the above

16. When the wise men found Jesus he was... (Matthew 2:11)

A. A babe wrapped in swaddling clothes B. A young child C. A boy in the temple D. A grown man Answ ers: 1A , 2E , 3C , 4E , 5E , 6F , 7A , 8A , 9D , 10 D, 11C , 12 C, 13 D, 14 E, 15E , 16 B