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November-December 2001

Dear Parishioners:

Just a few notes: Reflect on the "Star of Promise" meditation on ADVENT FOLDER

November 14: Wednesday November 14 is the Feast of St. Phillip. An old-age custom: According to tradition, the "Phillip Fast" in preparation for Christmas begins today. During this fast, it was the custom to observe a strict fast on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and a lesser fast on Tuesday and Thursday. This fast may be observed voluntarily, partially, or in its entirety. It's up to you!

November 17&18: Saturday & Sunday Saturday & Sunday November 17&18 there will be a 2nd collection that will go towards Thanksgiving Baskets which will be distributed to parishioners.

November 21: Wednesday, Solemn Holy day: Presentation of the Blessed Mother in the Temple with 7pm Liturgy.

November 22: On Thanksgiving Day November 22 Liturgy will be celebrated at 8 am

November 25th: NO class

Nov. 29. 30: Nut & Poppyseed rolls: HELP IS NEEDED Nov. 29. 30. make & bake. The sale will start on Friday 30th AFTER 4 pm & after Liturgies December 1. 2. Ann Freeze, Theresa Sabol & Margo Danchison will take orders @\$7.00 each.

DECEMBER 2nd: Sunday Liturgy (Mass) time change will begin on SUNDAY DECEMBER 2nd thru March: 8:30 am instead of 10:30 am. This will be our "winter" schedule. Confessions on these Sundays will be heard from 8:00 am-8:20 am. Take advantage of this opportunity before Christmas !

December 2nd: Sunday All children are invited to Christmas Party in Church Hall from l-3pm.

Classes in Religion for our children starting in December will be from 9:30-10:30 am.

December 6: Thursday Feast of St. Nicholas. Liturgy 7 pm., Father Ed's ' 40th Anniversary of ordination to the priesthood (Dec.6, 1961).

December 7: Friday Distribution of Holy Communion to shut-ins 9 am start

December 8: Saturday Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Liturgy 9 am. Vigil Liturgy as per usual for Sunday obligation 6 pm.

December 8: Sunday December 9 Saturday/ Sunday, Father Ed's Anniversary celebration.

December 15: Saturday CLEANING OF CHURCH HALL 9 am. Help needed

December 16: Sunday, Altar & Rosary Society / men Christmas Party

December 22 Decorating Church for Christmas SATURDAY 9 am START  

December 24 &25 THERE WILL BE A 12 MIDNIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE LITURGY & 10:30 am Christmas Day Liturgy. Make plans to attend.

ONE CHANGE IN 2002. THERE WILL BE 2 Liturgies on HOLYDAY OF OBLIGATION DAYS: 9 am & 7 pm and NO Vigil anticipation Liturgy for Holy day of obligation

2002 CHURCH CALENDARS are here in Church. Get yours. Thanks to Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home for sponsoring these calendars!

 

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