Monday, December 20, 2010

Weeks of December 19 - January 2nd

Wednesday, December 22: Religious Education Classes for Grades 1-6 will meet beginning at 6:15 PM and ending at 7:30 PM; Grade 7 will meet beginning at 6:00 PM and ending at 7:30 PM.
Friday, December 24: Parish Offices will be closed; The Christmas Vigil Mass will be at 5:00 PM and the Midnight Mass will be at 8:00 PM; Saturday, December 25 the Christmas Day Mass will be at 9:30 AM - A Blessed Christmas to All!; Sunday, December 26 (Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph) Masses will be at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Wednesday, December 29: NO Religious Education Classes will be held.
Friday, December 31: Parish Offices will be Closed; Vigil Mass for the Feast of Mary the Mother of God at 5:00 PM 
Weekend Mass Schedule for January 1: Mass at 5:00 PM; for January 2: Masses will be at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM, A Joyous New Year to All!

Friday, December 17, 2010

4th Sunday of Advent

Emmanuel, God is with Us
First reading: Isaiah 7:10–14 (A Virgin shall Conceive); Second reading: Romans 1:1–7 (Jesus, Son of God); Gospel: Matthew 1:18–24 (Jesus, Son of Mary) 
Adults: Where am I struggling to recognize God’s presence, and what steps can I take to trust that God is leading me into the future? 
Children: When things are bad, do I realize that they will become better because God loves and cares for me?

Friday, December 10, 2010

3rd Sunday of Advent - A

12 December 2010 (The Lord is Coming!) 
First reading: Isaiah 35:1–6a, 10 (God will save Us); Second reading: James 5:7–10 (Be Patient); Gospel: Matthew 11:2–11 (Are you the Savior?)
Adults: What can I do this week to be a living witness to my faith in Jesus? 
Children: What can I do this week to show my friends that Jesus matters in my life and that he is truly the Messiah? 

Friday, December 3, 2010

St. Nicholas Celebration 2010

2nd Sunday of Advent, Year A


5 December 2010 - God is a Just Judge 
First reading: Isaiah 11:1–10 (Justice for All); Second reading: Romans 15:4–9 (Christ saves everyone); Gospel: Matthew 3:1–12 (Repent!)
Adults: What action can I take to turn my mind and heart around this Advent? 
Children: What does the word hope mean to me?

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Week of November 28th

There will be religious education classes this evening for grades 1-6 beginning at 6:15 and ending at 7:30 and for grade 7 beginning at 6:00 and ending at 7:30.  The St. Nicholas Party will begin at 6:30 and end at 7:30 for those age 2 through 1st grade.  The high school youth will be helping with the St. Nicholas Party and will then have social time after the party.

Saturday, December 4th 1st Reconciliation will take place at 10:00 AM.