Announcements    Feast of the HOLY FAMILY   DECEMBER 27-28  

  1. Our Food Pantry, Cor Jesu, needs coffee and crackers this week. Grocery store gift cards are always appreciated. Thank you for your support!
  2. 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.
  3. There will not be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on New Year’s Day.
  4. 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.
  5. The Blue Army will host their Spaghetti Dinner on January 3rd in Avila Hall.
  6. The office will reopen on January 5th.
  7. 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.
  8. Religious Education (CCD), No Classes this Wednesday. Classes will resume January 7, 2026.
  9. No OCIA meeting this Sunday. Our next Meeting will be on January 11, 2026.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.”
  14. 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.
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