Parish Newsletter.pdf

through the parish website or social media
Newcomers: welcome, with a letter from the pastor available

Pastor's Message

The pastor reflects on the importance of being open-minded and learning from others, even in unfamiliar environments
Shares personal experiences from a trip to Turkey, where he met people of different faiths and backgrounds
Encourages readers to step out of their comfort zones and engage with others, citing the potential for growth and deeper understanding

Mass Schedule

Sunday, November 29: First Sunday of Advent (OF Year B & EF)
Monday, November 30: St. Andrew (OF & EF)
Tuesday, December 1: Advent Weekday (OF) and Feria of Advent (EF)
Wednesday, December 2: Advent Weekday (OF) and St. Bibiana (EF)
Thursday, December 3: St. Francis Xavier (OF & EF)
Friday, December 4: St. John Damascene (OF) and St. Peter Chrysologus (EF)
Saturday, December 5: Advent Weekday (OF) and Immaculate Heart of Mary (EF)
Sunday, December 6: Second Sunday of Advent (OF Year B & EF)

Prayer Requests

List of individuals in need of prayer, including those serving in the military, the sick, and the deceased

Parish Calendar

Contact the Parish Office to request a name be added to the prayer list
Names will be left on the prayer list for two weeks unless requested otherwise

Adoration Chapel

Open hours available for adoption or substitution
Contact Lisa Buss for more information
Notes on holidays and inclement weather: the chapel remains open on holidays, and adorers will receive email updates on any closures

Baptisms

Parents must attend a Baptism Class before scheduling a baptism
Next class: Thursday, December 10, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom
Contact Deacon Gus for details

Happenings and Needs

Homebound individuals can receive Holy Communion by contacting Mark Thompson
Prayer requests for vocations, especially for Sebastian Barbosa
Support group for those who have lost a spouse, meeting on the first Saturday of the month in the Pope Francis House
* Congratulations to the newly married couple, Erin Lee Krumenacker and Richard Preston Epley