Thanksgiving Day Mass

This Thursday is Thanksgiving. There will be one Mass only at 9am on Thanksgiving Day. Also the rectory will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Have a very happy, healthy and safe Thanksgiving! And Go Bills!

Deacon Mike is here to stay!

Deacon Mike Lemiex has been officially assigned by Bishop Mike Fisher to SEAS Parish.

Parish Pastoral Council

Parish Pastoral Council had its inaugural meeting last Tuesday and officials were elected. Submissions of recommendations for various committees are welcomed from parishioners.

Advent Creche

We will be setting up the Advent Creche and taking donations for the following organizations during the 4 weeks of Advent:

Week 1 (Nov 27/28): Blue Star Mothers: mens/womens toiletries: bodywash, shampoo, etc., deodorant (no aerosols), disposable razors, hand & body lotion, dental floss, toothbrushes, toothpaste, foot powder, pocket tissues, hot chocolate packets
Week 2 (Dec 4/5): Christmas Basket Project: scarves, mittens, hats & gloves
Week 3 (Dec 11/12): St Gianna Mola: Baby wipes, lotions, shampoos, infant diapers, etc.
Week 4 (Dec 18/19): Rural Ministry: mens/womens/childrens socks.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

Our SEAS Hispanic ministry will be holding their annual Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration on Sunday, December 12 after 11:30am mass in NCCS gym. There will be a procession from the church to the gym. All are welcome. Bring a dish to pass.

Mark Your Calendars

The Adult Ed/Faith Formation committee and the Hispanic Ministry has been busy preparing for Advent and beyond. The following is a listing of some of the events being planned:
Wed. December 1 – Movie Night 6:30pm in Rectory Meeting Room. The movie will be “The Nativity”. A great advent activity.
Sun Dec 5 – Faith in the Family in the NCCS gym 8:30- 9:45.
Sun. Dec. 12 – Our Lady of Guadalupe after 11:30am Mass in NCCS gym
Thurs Dec 16 – Monthly rosary at 5:30pm in the church
Sun Dec 19 – Social after the 8am & 10am Mass-cookies and cocoa
Upcoming: Advent Retreat by Fr Paul-watch the coming bulletin for details
Sun. Jan 9 -Three Kings Celebration after the 11:30am Mass—watch the bulletin for more details
Sat Jan 15 – Social after 5pm Mass- Cup of soup
Sun Feb 13 – Souper Bowl Sunday Food Collection— more details in upcoming bulletins
March – the Hispanic Ministry is planning a Spanish Food Dinner—watch future bulletins for more details