Gaudete Sunday Social Today

Traditionally this Sunday of Lent is entitled “Gaudete Sunday.” The term comes from Paul’s injunction to “rejoice for the Lord is near.” In keeping with that theme, we invite you to a Sunday Social today following the 8 a.m. 11 a.m. masses. Come enjoy fellow parishioners and neighbors and be strengthened in hope.

Advent Reconciliation Opportunities

These Advent days offer a wonderful chance to assess where we stand as followers of Christ and to seek out forgiveness and healing. The Sacrament of Confession is offered as usual each Saturday at 4 p.m. In addition there will be a regional Penance Service at St. Joseph Church in Fredonia tomorrow, Monday, at 7p.m. Several area priests will be present for confessions.

Monthly Rosary for Peace on Thursday

We invite you to join in the recitation of the Holy Rosary this Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.

Parish Christmas Caroling

Friday Dec 21st – Parish Christmas Caroling! We will meet at 4:15 p.m. in the Church and travel across the street to Chautauqua County Rural Ministry’s, Friendly Kitchen. We will carol to the people in the dining room and then return to the Parish meeting room around 5:30 – 6 p.m. for hot chocolate, Pizza and cookies. We hope to have a nice size caroling group to serenade our new neighbors. If possible we ask that parishioners bring a plate of cookies, homemade or store bought.

Adults without Sacraments

Adults without formation for first communion or confirmation should contact Fr. Dennis (366-1750) as soon as possible. Sessions will begin in late January. Christ welcomes you wherever you may be in life. It’s never too late!

Christmas Mass Schedule

Dec. 24 (Monday) Christmas Eve
(4:45 p.m. Choral Music)
5:00 p.m. Mass (Choir)
10:00 p.m. Mass (Traditional Choir)

Dec. 25 (Monday) Christmas Day
8:00 a.m. Mass (Traditional Choir)
11 .a.m. Mass (Folk Choir)
2:30 p.m. Mass (Spanish)