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Dear Parishioners,

The term Christmas literally means “Mass on Christ’s Day or Christ’s Mass." Christmas is a shortened form of it. Christmas is a time of spiritual reflection on the important foundations of the Christian faith. It's also a celebration. It's when Christians celebrate God's love for the world through the birth of the Christ child: Jesus.

So, there could be no true Christmas when we neglect to attend Holy Mass. We'll also have Caroling before the 10:00 p.m. Holy Mass on Sunday, December 24!

I want to wish all the members of our Church a Christmas filled with joy, love, and the warmth of family and friends. May peace be your constant companion during this festive season, bringing blessings that linger throughout the coming year 2024.

Advent and Christmas Blessings,

--- Fr. Augustine Joseph

Here are a Few Reminders:

No 7:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 24:

Please note that we will not be holding Mass at 7:30 or 11:30 a.m. this Sunday, December 24. Our singular morning Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. to celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent. This will be followed by our Christmas Eve Masses at 4:00, 7:00, and 10:00 p.m.
Christmas Day Mass:

Our Christmas Day Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on December 25.
Christmas Memorial Flowers:

I would like to personally thank each of you who contributed to this year's memorial flowers. The Church is a showcase of beauty because of your contributions. May God bless you and those loved ones who are being honored and remembered through your donations.
Parish Office Closed in Observance of the Christmas Holiday:

Our parish office will be closed in observance of Christmas this Friday, December 22, through Tuesday, December 26. We will reopen on Wednesday, December 27. Merry Christmas!

The Week Ahead

Thursday, December 21: Start of Winter
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Chapel)
- Lou Kusko's Funeral 10:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Christmas Party for Faith Formation (K-5th Grade) 3:30 p.m. (Hall)
- A Family Rosary 7:00 p.m. (Chapel)
Friday, December 22:
Parish Office Closed
- Mass 9:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Adult Choir Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. (Pope)
Saturday, December 23:
- Reconciliation 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. (Church)
- Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. (Church)
Sunday, December 24: Fourth Sunday of Advent/Christmas Eve
- Mass 9:30 a.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Children's Christmas Mass 4:00 p.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Christmas Eve Vigil Mass 7:00 p.m. (Church)
- Christmas Carols 9:30 p.m. (Church/Livestream)
- Christmas Mass of Midnight 10:00 p.m. (Church/Livestream)
Monday, December 25: Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
- Christmas Day Mass 10:00 a.m. (Church/Livestream)