Thanksgiving Day Mass Schedule

Masses this Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, will be celebrated at 7 a.m. and at 10 a.m. We pause from business as usual to consider the goodness of God and the many gifts we have received from His hands. Encourage your family to begin this day at mass – the ultimate expression of remembrance and gratitude.

Congratulations!

Leo and Sandra Bain were married at St. Hedwig Church on November 26, 1964. We wish them much happiness as they celebrate their 55th anniversary.

Advent Opportunities

Next weekend we start our Advent Season. We will again be handing out a Advent Little Blue Book for our parishioners, make sure to get one so you can explore the depths of scripture and deepen your relationship with Christ.

Advent Crèche

The annual advent crèche will soon be placed in the sanctuary for those who want to make a thoughtful gift to a neighbor.

Week 1 – Infant and baby Items (lotion, diapers, baby shampoo, onesies, wipes, pacifiers etc. for St. Gianna Molla Center

Week 2 – Hats, Scarves, mittens, gloves (adult and children) for the Christmas Basket Project

Week 3 – personal hygiene products (male/female) dish soap, laundry detergent. for Partners in Kind

Week 4 – Ready-made prayer shawls, small decorative pillows, turbans but no material or yarn for Circle of Love

Evening Prayer Each Advent Sunday

Consider attending an Advent Evening Prayer Service on the Sundays of Advent at 6:30 p.m. in the Adoration Chapel. The prayer lasts about 30 / 35 minutes and consists of a peaceful blend of song, scripture and reflection.

Mary Did You Know? What Did Mary Know?

On Tuesday evening December 3rd at 7 p.m. Carol Mullins of Quiet Whispers Ministry will present an evening of musical meditation on Advent scriptures. The event will take place in our church with a social to follow in the Mother’s Room near the parking lot entrance.

Volunteer for the Christmas Basket Project

Christmas Baskets will be assembled / distributed on the weekend of December 13, 14 and 15. There will be much work and many, many volunteers are needed to assist on that weekend. For more information, please contact Carol Smith, Project Coordinator at 410-0504. Thank you for your willingness to help out.

Christmas Flower Donations

Please have your Christmas Flower donations in by Monday, December 16th in order to have them published in the Christmas bulletin. Thank You.