Announcements          ADVENT 2              DECEMBER 6-7  

  1. Our Food Pantry, Cor Jesu, needs canned fruit, pasta, and rice this week. Grocery store gift cards are always appreciated. Thank you for being so supportive!
  2. Masses for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary are this Monday, December 8th, at 7:30 am, 9:30 am, and 11:30 am. No Vigil Mass this year.
  3. Support St. Teresa School this Monday from 5-8 pm at Culver’s.
  4. Join Moms of Tiny Saints this coming Tuesday, December 9, for a playground meet-up at Sand Point Park at 10 am.
  5. St. Teresa is planning to perform a version of "A Living Picture of The Last Supper“. This is a short play which will explore what the Twelve Apostles might have expressed after hearing Jesus say, "One of you will betray me,”. We are looking for volunteers to fill the stage roles, as well as musicians and general stage help. We have a few volunteers already, but more are needed. If you are interested or have questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Faith Formation Office or attend our first meeting this Tuesday, December 9th, at 5:30 pm in the Parish Center.
  6. First Reconciliation Prep Classes. Prep Session for 2nd Grade Students (School and Religious Ed.) will be this Wednesday, December 10th, from 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM in Avila Hall. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Faith Formation office.
  7. St. Teresa Youth Group Annual Christmas Party will be on Friday, December 12th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm in Avila Hall. Come Share in Food, Fun, and Fellowship.  Sign up with the Faith Formation Office by Wednesday, 12/10/25. Open to 6th thru 12th Grade.
  8. Attention, children: St. Nicolas will be waiting outside the church after Mass.
  9. Remember to buy your December 50/50 Raffle Tickets after Mass! November’s pot was $2,100, with the winner’s share being $1,050.
  10.     There are 2 Advent trees in the Narthex with tags for Christmas gift donations. Please do not wrap the gifts; simply place them in the wagon by the Chapel. You do not need to have a tag to donate items. There is a box by the tree to put gift cards into. The last collection will be on December 22nd.
  11. St. Teresa School Pageant is on Thursday, December 18th at 6 pm.
  12. You may turn in your envelopes for Christmas flowers at any time. Just put them in any collection basket.
  13. (Read Saturday only) Join us after Mass at Avila Hall for a delicious Spaghetti Dinner hosted by the Blue Army. Cost is $12.00 for adults, and kids under 12 are free.
  14. (Read Sunday only) Join us after each Mass today for Sweet Treats, Coffee, and Juice in the Parish Center. Spend some time with family and Friends!
  15. St. Teresa’s annual Christmas Concert will be on December 7th  at 4 pm. There will be a special prelude by the children at 3:45 pm. Invite friends and family for this special Christmas celebration. Also, the Blue Army is hosting a delicious Christmas dinner right after the concert at Avila Hall. Please read the bulletin for more info.
  16. “A Quote from Pope Benedict XVI "Advent’s intention is to awaken the most profound and basic emotional memory within us, namely, the memory of the God who became a child. This is a healing memory; it brings hope."
     
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