Announcements Feast of the HOLY FAMILY DECEMBER 27-28
- Our Food Pantry, Cor Jesu, needs coffee and crackers this week. Grocery store gift cards are always appreciated. Thank you for your support!
- Masses for the Solemnity of the Virgin Mary, Mother of God are – 7:00 PM Vigil on New Year’s Eve, December 31st, and 7:30 am, 9:30 am, and 11:30 am on New Year’s Day.
- There will not be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on New Year’s Day.
- The Blue Army will host a potluck brunch on New Year’s Day in honor of the Solemnity of Mary in Avila Hall after the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Bring breakfast or lunch dishes to share. Drinks and tableware will be provided.
- The Blue Army will host their Spaghetti Dinner on January 3rd in Avila Hall.
- The office will reopen on January 5th.
- Remember to buy your December 50/50 Raffle Tickets after Mass! The Pot is already over $1,000; your share is over $500. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Drawing will be held on January 4th, following the 930 Mass.
- Religious Education (CCD), No Classes this Wednesday. Classes will resume January 7, 2026.
- No OCIA meeting this Sunday. Our next Meeting will be on January 11, 2026.
- Adult Bible study. The winter Bible study will begin in January. Monday morning and Tuesday evening classes will be “The Prophets: Messengers of God’s Mercy”. Classes will start on Monday, January 19th, at 9:30 am, or on Tuesday, January 20th, at 6:30 pm. The Wednesday morning class will be “The Chosen Season 5: The Last Supper”. Classes will begin on Wednesday, January 21st. If you are interested in attending, please contact the Faith Formation Office.
- There will not be Donuts and coffee on Sunday after Masses until January 11th because of the Christmas and New Year holidays and the school being out on vacation.
- January 2, 2026, is the First Friday, and we will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel after the 8:30 am Mass until Benediction at 4:30 pm.
- A Quote from St. Teresa of Calcutta: “It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you… yes, it is Christmas every time you smile at your brother and offer him your hand.”
- Happy 17th Anniversary, Father Chris. Thank you for your faithful service to our parish. Your leadership and kindness bless our community. May God continue to guide you.