Announcements          ADVENT 1                        November 29-30 

  1. Our Food Pantry, Cor Jesu, needs Ramen noodles, peanut butter & canned ravioli this week. Grocery store gift cards are always appreciated. Thank you for being so supportive!
  2. The Gift shop has all the Advent wreaths, Advent Calendars for children, and Advent Candles. We also have “The Word Among Us” for Advent for free, one per family.
  3. Sign-up sheets for the Advent Wreath Candel lighting are in the Narthex on the left side of the Gift Bearers signup sheet.
  4. First Communion Prep Classes. Prep Session for 3rd Grade Students (School and Religious Ed.) will be held this Wednesday, December 3rd, from 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm in Avila Hall. If you have any questions, contact the Faith Formation office.
  5. Join us next Saturday, December 7th, 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.
  6. 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 stage roles, musicians, and general stage help. We already have a few volunteers, but more are needed. If you are interested or have questions, please get in touch with the Faith Formation Office or attend our first meeting on December 9th at 5:30 pm in the Parish Center.
  7. Attention children: St. Nicolas will be waiting outside the church next weekend, December 7 and 8, after each Mass.
  8. Join us next Sunday, December 7th, at 4 pm for our annual Christmas Concert, followed by a Christmas dinner hosted by the Blue Army. Details are in the bulletin.
  9. Masses for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary are: Monday, December 8th, at 7:30 am, 9:30 am, and 11:30 am. No Vigil Mass this year.
  10. Last weekend to buy your November 50/50 Raffle Tickets after Mass!  This Month’s pot is currently at $1,827, the winner’s share is currently $913, and GROWING! The Winning ticket will be drawn next Sunday, December 7th, after the 9:30 Mass in the Parish Center!
  11. (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!
  12. “A Quote from Pope Francis  “Advent is a journey towards Bethlehem. May we let ourselves be drawn by the light of God made man.”
     
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