Back to Exponent Menu Printer Friendly Page   LOCAL FEATURES Friday, December 20, 2002 ETC slates Christmas specials throughout the season Specials will be shown on the Ecumenical Television Channel (ETC-TV) throughout the Christmas season. Check your local cable listings for exact times and dates. All programs listed are specials and are subject to change. The regular ETC program schedule will be followed for all other times. ETC programming is brought to viewers by the “Christmas Angel Sponsors” and the Catholic Communication Campaign. To support the work of the Catholic Television Network of Youngstown, write P.O. Box 430, Canfield OH 44406-0430 or call 330-533-2243. Saturday, December 21 9 a.m. – The Legend of the Three Trees – This tale teaches children their significance in God’s plan for the world. 9:30 a.m. – The Story Keepers Starlight Escape – The story of the first Christian family. 10 a.m. – In the Beginning: Birth of Jesus 10:30 a.m. – The Candy Maker’s Christmas - Symbolism of the candy cane is explained in this tale. 11 a.m. – Jacob’s Gift – This tale gives the message that the greatest gift is one that’s from the heart. 8 p.m. – Gaither Homecoming Christmas 9 p.m. – Gospel Music Southern Style Christmas Special 9:30 p.m. – Damaris The Gift 10 p.m. – A-Gospel Christmas 10:30 p.m. – Austin Awakening Christmas 11 p.m. – We Will Know Peace Sunday, December 22 8:30 a.m. – Mass For Shut-Ins with Father Lavelle from St. Paul’s Monastery in Canfield 9:30 a.m. – EWTN Bookmark with Father Groeschel 10 a.m. – O Magnum Mysterium Music For Advent 4 p.m. – Candles and Carols 7 p.m. – Christmas With the Nuns of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery 8 p.m. – Where He Walked – This video retraces the steps of Jesus from his birth to his death. 10 p.m. – In the Footsteps of Christ – Palestine: Year “0” Monday, December 23 4 p.m. – Martin the Cobbler – A shoemaker rediscovers his lost faith in God through a series of special encounters. 4:30 p.m. – The Candy Maker’s Christmas – Symbolism of the candy cane is explained in this tale. 5 p.m. – Music For Advent & Christmas 6 p.m. – Gospel According to Luke, Christmas 10 p.m. – God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Eve 11 a.m. – A Gospel Christmas v1 p.m. – Christmas With the Nuns Our Lady of the Angel Monastery 2 p.m. – Celebration of Christmas Around the World With Diane Bish 4 p.m. – Cherub Wings – Angel Song Christmas 4:30 p.m. – Go Look in the Manger – A colorful illustration based on a true story. 5 p.m. – A Star For Jeremy – A children’s animated story of a little boy and a tiny star. 5:30 p.m. – The Crippled Lamb – An animated tale for children of all ages. 6 p.m. – Solemn Mass at Midnight With Pope John Paul II Live From St. Peter’s Square 9 p.m. – In the Footsteps of Christ 10 p.m. – Choral Meditations For Christmas Live 10:30 pm – Solemn Mass of Christmas Eve From The Basilica Of The National Shrine Of The Immaculate Conception (Live) Wednesday, December 25 — Christmas Day 1 a.m. – Solemn Mass Of Christmas From Birmingham, Ala. 6 a.m. – Urbi Et Orbi: John Paul II’s Christmas Message Live 8 a.m. – Solemn Mass At Midnight With Pope John Paul II From St. Peter’s Square 10 a.m. – Gospel According to Luke Christmas 11 a.m. – The Crippled Lamb – An animated tale for children of all ages. Noon – Solemn Mass of Christmas From the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception 2 p.m. – Joy of Music: Christmas in the Holy Land 2:30 p.m. – Advent Reflections 4 p.m. – Welcome the Savior 4:30 p.m. – The Prince of Peace is Born – Musical that tells the true meaning of Christmas through St. Nicholas. 5 p.m. – Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant 6 p.m. – Saints & Heroes: Nicholas the Boy Who Became Santa 6:30 p.m. – The First Christmas – The traditional story of the birth of Jesus. 7 p.m. – Solemn Mass Of Christmas From Birmingham, Ala. 8:30 p.m. – Urbi Et Orbi: John Paul II’s Christmas Message 10 p.m. – Great Songs of Christmas: Second Baptist Church 11 p.m. – Worship – Christmas music and video. Thursday, December 26 1 p.m. – The Juggler of Notre Dame – A story of a troubled man at Christmas. 2 p.m. – A Cathedral Christmas 4 p.m. – Michael the Visitor – A poor man and his family learn valuable lessons about love and compassion. 4:30 p.m. – The Story of the Selfish Giant — This story unlocks the true meaning of Christmas. 5:30 p.m. – The Legend of the Three Trees — This tale teaches children their significance in God’s plan for the world. 6 p.m. – Baroque Christmas Concert 9 p.m. – Star Over Bethlehem – A program laced with rites, old traditions, biblical sights, and ancient chants. 10 p.m. – A Cathedral Christmas New Years Day Specials January 1, 2003 Solemn Mass of Reparation from EWTN – 12:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Mary, Mother of God – 1:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Solemn Mass of Mary, Mother of God from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. — 12:00 p.m. (LIVE)   Back to Exponent Menu Printer Friendly Page   Other Articles of 2002   Christmas letter from El Salvador missions thanks diocesan Catholics   Bishop shares views, discussion with Central students   ETC slates Christmas specials throughout the season   My Favorite Christmas Memories   Guidelines on religious ed homeschooling are issued   Local Catholic radio station targets Feb. 1 date   HMs end 98-years of service to Salem St. Paul Parish   Learn ‘language’ of young, youth meet speaker urges   Bishop Tobin: Meeting in D.C. on norms was ‘anxious, tense, difficult’   Priests must ask one another the tough questions, speaker says   Catholic death and funeral rites   Deacons mark 25th with Mass, dinner, memories   Diocesan Ministry Convocation Speaker: Global solidarity, not globalization, should be aim   Jusseaume inaugurated as sixth Walsh president   Diaconate marks 25th anniversary with Oct. 27 fete   New norms sent to priests, deacons on Communion under both kinds   Ashtabula parishes are ‘one Catholic community’   Jusseaume to become Walsh’s sixth president   Charismatic speaker: ‘Church being tested in faithfulness’   Lutheran/Catholic covenant event draws 140 to Walsh   Canton St. Joseph Parish observes centennial celebration   HMHP CEO Michael Rowan   Stewardship speaker: It’s about gratitude and thanking God first   Imagination is key to resolving crisis, priests told   War with Iraq? Expo readers opposed by 81-19%   Newspaper columns didn’t give complete story, official says   Diocesan Ministry Convocation set Oct. 26 at YSU’s Kilcawley   New year brings new faculty, changes at diocesan high schools   Mont St. Michel, Avignon’s papal palace are treasures   Preparing for the priesthood   Entering well-earned retirement, Sr. Marcella’s not slowing down   Warren St. Mary observes 100th year for church building   Lay Ministry Formation program attracting new audience   The cathedrals of France: Monuments of faith in stone   Executive summary of the ad hoc commission on athletics in diocesan high schools   ‘No widespread abuse’ found   Milburn leaving pro-life post to pursue grad studies   Return to France yields history, memories, surprises   Two new members appointed for Diocesan Finance Council   Former SS. C&M school razed, but memories remain   Pastor, 80, keeps busy with ‘lots of interests’   Ravenna IC boasts 5 high school valedictorians for ‘02   Humility Sister Sandy Pedone to profess perpetual vows July 21   NRLC convention filled with good news   ‘Capture the Romance’ is theme for NFP Week   Question of moral evil discussed at Walsh symposium   Notre Dame Sisters will celebrate jubilees July 14   ‘A great lady’ retires   Statement of Bishop Tobin on the meeting of the U. S. Conference   Haladej, Celuch ordained to priesthood, diaconate in Slovakia   Bishop plans implementation of norms on sexual abuse   Kevin McCaffrey, Robert Miller are newest priests   Theologian: ‘Behave toward others as though God were there’   Fr. Bonnot: Use good judgment for TV, movie viewing   MOMS: ‘A place to claim yourself’   Storm ‘changed lives forever’ for Jackson Twp. family   Bishop will ordain Miller, McCaffrey at May 25 ceremony   Update on child abuse   Vicar general addresses issue of not giving priest names to media   New Middletown St. Paul youth — called to be ‘witnesses’ for Christ   New Ursuline Sisters leadership team elected to 6-year term   Two receive first pastorates; two pastors change parishes   Abuse coverage   Walsh University dedicates new ‘David’ campus center   Sisters’ HIV/AIDS ministry critical, heartbreaking   Bishop visits St. Peter’s as rebuilding process begins   Chrism Mass theme: Priests can’t afford discouragement   Bishop’s Appeal stresses meeting needs, funding ministries   Diocese OKs closing Conneaut St. Frances Cabrini K-8; preschool stays   St. Stan’s marks 100th year   Canton St. Joseph choir enjoys ‘incredible trip’   New schools superintendent   Four journeys of faith among hundreds marked here   DPC considers direction, importance of youth ministry   Richard Jusseaume named as Walsh University’s sixth president   Pro-life dinner heralds new beginning in Stark County   Kids at church   Religious day studies resurrection amid culture of violence   Richard Jusseaume named as Walsh University’s sixth president   Keynoter: Eucharist should change us   Speaker: ‘Truth’ key concept in Gospel of John   Parishes offer Lenten missions for spiritual enrichment   Parishes offer Lenten missions, speakers series   Working in Medjugorje   TV anchorman finds faith not incompatible with journalism   Action alert on cloning set in diocese for Feb. 2-3   Austintown parishioner finds fulfillment in El Salvador   ‘Where Faith and Knowledge Meet’   Resisting TEMPTATION: It’s worth the effort, teens say   4th annual Diocesan Pro-life Mass set Jan. 26   Catholic/Lutheran dialogue, death of Walsh president top news   Diocese helping Afghanistan relief   Past Articles From 2001