Thanksgiving Day Mass

Consider attending Mass this Thursday 7 am & 10 am as we pause to consider the goodness of God and the many gifts we have received from His hands. It is a day for family gatherings and enjoying the company of one another. Bring your family to Mass on this day. It is the ultimate expression of remembrance and gratitude.

Little Blue Book

Advent/Christmas Season Little Blue Books will be handed out again this year at the weekend Masses next Saturday and Sunday. Make sure to get one on your way out after Mass. Each Little Book will help you explore the depths of Scripture and deepen your relationship with Christ. Reflections in the book are be based on the Infancy Narrative of Matthew. Reflections begin December 3, 2017 and end on January 8, 2018.

Christmas Baskets

Christmas Baskets will be assembled for needy families against his year. Applications will be accepted from Monday, Nov. 27th through Dec. 11th, 2017. To apply for a basket, you must use the following dedicated telephone line only: 363-6080.
If the line is busy, try later since many calls are received the first few days.

Advent Crèche

This year the crèche will be in the sanctuary just for the first three Sundays of Advent. As in past years you may want to bring a thoughtful gift to be distributed to needy neighbors:
Week 1 – Infant and Baby Items: (lotion, diapers, onesies, wipes, nursing supplies etc.)for St. Gianna Ctr.
Week 2 – Hats, Scarves, mittens, gloves for the annual Christmas Basket Project
Week 3 – Full skeins of Yarn and 1 yard swatches of fabric for turbans used by the Circle of Love

Pilgrimage to OLV Basilica

On Sunday, December 10th there will be a parish pilgrimage to Our Lady of Victory Basilica in Lackawanna. Reservations needed by November 28. Cost is $5.00 payable when making reservations at the rectory.
Preliminary plans call for departure at 10:30 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at noon. A scheduled tour of the Basilica will begin at 1:00 p.m. There will then be free time at the shrine of Father Baker, a tour of the museum and a visit to the gift shop. Return trip at 4:00 p.m.to Dunkirk.
This is a great opportunity for the Advent Season. For information please call Marsha Miller at 366-4268.