Advent Opportunities this Week

The final Advent Sunday Evening Prayer will be held today at 6:30 p.m. in the chapel off the parking lot entrance.

Last Opportunities for Confession

The final scheduled opportunity for confession will take place today, Sunday, following the 11 a.m. mass as long as needed.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Since this Tuesday, Dec. 24th is the day before Christmas, there will not be adoration that morning. However, adoration is scheduled as usual the next Tuesday, December 31st as well as Jan. 3rd, the First Friday of the New Year. Remember that the hours of Eucharistic Adoration have been reduced. Adoration now concludes with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at noon.

Christmas Mass Schedule

• Christmas Eve:
  • 5 p.m. Children’s Mass (Preceded by Music at 4:45 p.m.)
  • 10 p.m. Mass

• Christmas Day:
  • 8 a.m. Mass (Traditional Choir)
  • 11 a.m. Mass (Folk Choir)
  • 2:30 p.m. Spanish Mass

Note from the Pastor

At the end of masses in early October, I briefly mentioned unanticipated large bills associated with our roofing project. In short, we were faced with bills totaling $19,673 beyond the $51,145 roofing cost that we knew was coming. Your response has been most encouraging! To date we have received 42 donations totaling nearly $14,015 to help pay these additional expenses. This amounts to 71% of the additional cost. Thank you! You have already lifted a big weight off our backs.

Pastoral Hospital Visits: In the past our priests visited our local hospital weekly. The hospital granted access to the names of Catholic patients so that they could pay a short pastoral visit. Due to changes in privacy laws, they can no longer view this list. If a member of your family is in the hospital and would appreciate a visit, please notify one of your priests or call the rectory.

Adults without Sacraments: Adults lacking formation to receive first communion or confirmation should contact Fr Dennis (366-1750) as soon as possible. He will lead a series of sessions for adults in English and another in Spanish. These sessions will begin in March.

Parish Holiday Schedule: The parish office will be closed at noon on Christmas Eve, on Wednesday Dec 25th and on Thursday, Dec. 26th.
The office will likewise be closed on Wednesday January 1st and on Thursday January 2nd. The Parish Office staff wishes you a very happy safe and warm holiday.

Office Schedule to Change in New Year: Remember that beginning on January 1st, our parish office will be closed each Wednesday, but open on Thursdays. This will allow a longer time without interruptions for complex tasks. Thank you for your understanding.