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Mass Intentions for the Week SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30 5:00 PM ~ Patricia & Michael Lamusta by Lori Boisvert SUNDAY DECEMBER 1 7:00 AM ~ Bill Heflin by His Wife Laurie 10:30 AM ~ Thomas J. Hickey by His Wife 12:30 PM ~ Misa en Español MONDAY DECEMBER 2 7:00 AM ~ Rev. Henry Bowen TUESDAY DECEMBER 3 7:00 AM ~ Rev. Raymond P. Messier WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4 5:15 PM ~ For the Parish THURSDAY DECEMBER 5 7:00 AM ~ Mary F. Grabowski by The Staff at Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home FRIDAY DECEMBER 6 7:00 AM ~ Genevieve McNamara by Her Son Kevin & Granddaughter Kelsie SATURDAY DECEMBER 7 5:00 PM ~ George & Anthony Manzi by The Family SUNDAY DECEMBER 8 7:00 AM ~ Jack Kelly, Jr. by Jack, Rita, Cathy, Jeff, Brenden & Kelly 10:30 AM ~ Rev. Joseph F. Szwach 12:30 PM ~ Misa en Español Saint Louis Church ~ Parish Support ~ Last week, our parish community contributed $ 5,667.50 in ordinary support. Thank you RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Religious Ed. Office Tel. # (508) 943-0817 Parents, remember, if your child is attending or wishes to attend Religious Ed. here at St. Louis, you need to be a registered member of the parish. Please call the Rectory at 508-943-0240 to become a member. Thanks! Gr. K-8: Sunday, December 1 9:15-10:15 AM Sunday, December 8 9:15-10:15 AM Sunday, December 15 9:15-10:15 AM Gr. 9 & 10 Classes: Monday, Dec. 2 6:30-8:30 PM in the Religious Ed. Center “Homebound Gift Bags” ~ All items to be returned by Dec. 8 or 9 Advent meeting for students in Gr. 7-10 (includes Sunday morning class, Monday evening class and those in the summer program) ~ meet Dec. 9 at 6:30PM in the Church Hall Confirmation Class: Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 at 6:30 PM in the Church Hall Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2019 First Sunday of Advent “Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.” (Matthew 24:42) People who have had health issues or near-death experiences generally have a greater appreciation for each day being a gift from God. The rest of us usually take for granted that we will be around tomorrow. But when you start to look at each day as a gift, you realize all the little miracles that happen daily and grow in gratitude for all that we have been given. You begin to see God’s active presence in your life. This Week December 1 – December 7, 2019 Sanctuary Lamp I will be lit In memory of John Silvestri by Rose & Family Sanctuary Lamp II will be lit In memory of Linda Desrosiers by The Family & Cory Sanctuary Lamp III will be lit In memory of Walter Pizzetti by John Lewandowski The Divine Mercy Lamp will be lit In memory of Gerard J. Bernier by The Family St. Louis Parish Financial Report (September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2019) is available at the Church entrance C. Cluster Shawl Ministry The next meeting for this Ministry will be Thurs., December 5, 2019 from 6:30 to 8pm at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Dudley. For questions or more information, please call Christine Doyle at 508-943-4437. BREAD OF LIFE KITCHEN The next Bread of Life Kitchen is Tuesday, December 10. The prep time is noon, and if anyone is interested in helping to serve from 4:45-6:45PM, please call Mrs. Forget at (508) 943-0817. Our Giving Trees are up this weekend at the entrance to the church. There are tags from both Food Share and Urban Missionaries of Our Lady of Hope. Please consider helping if you can. Each tag has a number. Please find the binder that matches the shape of your tag, then put the number in the next available blank row with your name & phone number. Wrapped gifts are to be returned by December 8 for delivery to the agencies. Substitutions are acceptable. Please securely attach the tag to the gift. Thank You!! Fuel Collection Thank you for your generosity in the past. As usual, the basket will not be passed a second time, therefore your fuel envelope may be placed in the regular collection basket at any time. Thank you! Note: For the month of December, there will be a 5:15 pm Mass every Wednesday beginning December 4. NATIVITY DISPLAY St. Andrew Bobola Church will be hosting its first annual Nativity Display and Bake Sale on the weekend of December 14 and 15. Parishioners are sharing their nativity displays from 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm on Saturday and from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm on Sunday. Over 50 nativity scenes will be on display! What better way to remind ourselves of the meaning of Christmas? Coffee is complimentary for all attendees. Pierogi, baked goods, paczki and pies will be available for sale as well as servings of soup. A jeweled nativity set from the Bradford Exchange, worth over $400.00, will be raffled off. Put yourself into the true spirit of Christmas – all are welcome to join us for this inspiring event. ST. LOUIS 50/50 CLUB Membership Forms have been mailed. Makes a great Christmas gift idea! Again this year… Buy 4 memberships and get the 5th FREE! The National Charter for The Protection of Children and Young People If you or someone you know has been sexually abused by a priest, religious or layperson working for the church, please call Judy Audette L.I.C.S.W., Victim Services Coordinator, Office for Healing and Prevention at 508-929-4363 or Email: [email protected] Knights of Columbus Council #228 All members are welcome to the Knights of Columbus meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 11th at 7:00 pm in the Fr. Marcotte Church Hall. All meetings are held the second Wed. of every month. Next Weekend, December 8/9, there will be a second collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious. In 2019, this national collection assisted 30,151 elderly sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who are members of 360 religious institutes throughout the country. As Christians, we are called to “serve the Lord with gladness” (PS 100:2). Our elderly religious offer a shining example of what it means to answer this call. Inspired by love, their service, past and present, is marked by joy and a deep desire to do the will of God. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious provides vital funding for medications, nursing care, and more. It also helps religious congregations implement long-range retirement strategies, even as they continue to serve the people of God. In thanksgiving for their faithful service, please give whatever you can to support our nation’s elderly religious. Thank you! Christmas Flowers for our Altar If you wish to make a donation in memory of loved ones, your “Christmas Flowers” envelope can be placed in the collection basket at any Mass. Advent Penance Service Confession During the Advent Season, we as Catholics prepare for the coming of our Lord. This is the time to prepare our hearts by receiving this Sacrament of healing. St. Louis will join with our Cluster Parishes for the Advent Penance Service to be held at: Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Webster on: Sunday, Dec. 15 th , 2019 at 2:00 PM. There will be several priests available. St. Louis Church ~ “On-line Giving” Option If you are interested in sending your contributions to St. Louis Church “electronically”, please see the ‘link’ on our Website page: www.stlouischurchwebster.org There is an Advent spirit in the heart of every human person. It is one of longing, of yearning for a fulfillment that somehow lies beyond ourselves; for we long for the coming of the Lord. As you put your gift in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box, your heart will discover the true meaning of Christmas as you help those who are suffering and poor to long for the coming of the Lord. Please take the time to notice the Advertisements on the back of our weekly Church Bulletins. Patronize them as best as you can to thank them for your Church Bulletins!
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Mass Intentions for the Week
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30
5:00 PM ~ Patricia & Michael Lamusta by Lori Boisvert
SUNDAY DECEMBER 1
7:00 AM ~ Bill Heflin by His Wife Laurie
10:30 AM ~ Thomas J. Hickey by His Wife
12:30 PM ~ Misa en Español
MONDAY DECEMBER 2 7:00 AM ~ Rev. Henry Bowen
TUESDAY DECEMBER 3 7:00 AM ~ Rev. Raymond P. Messier
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4 5:15 PM ~ For the Parish
THURSDAY DECEMBER 5 7:00 AM ~ Mary F. Grabowski by The Staff at Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home
FRIDAY DECEMBER 6 7:00 AM ~ Genevieve McNamara by Her Son Kevin & Granddaughter Kelsie
SATURDAY DECEMBER 7
5:00 PM ~ George & Anthony Manzi by The Family
SUNDAY DECEMBER 8 7:00 AM ~ Jack Kelly, Jr. by Jack, Rita, Cathy, Jeff, Brenden & Kelly
10:30 AM ~ Rev. Joseph F. Szwach
12:30 PM ~ Misa en Español
Saint Louis Church
~ Parish Support ~ Last week, our parish community contributed $ 5,667.50 in ordinary support. Thank you
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Ed. Office Tel. # (508) 943-0817
Parents, remember, if your child is attending or wishes to attend Religious Ed. here at St. Louis, you need to be a registered member of the parish. Please call the Rectory at 508-943-0240 to become a member. Thanks!
Gr. K-8: Sunday, December 1 9:15-10:15 AM Sunday, December 8 9:15-10:15 AM Sunday, December 15 9:15-10:15 AM
Gr. 9 & 10 Classes: Monday, Dec. 2 6:30-8:30 PM in the Religious Ed. Center
“Homebound Gift Bags” ~ All items to be returned by Dec. 8 or 9
Advent meeting for students in Gr. 7-10 (includes Sunday morning class, Monday evening class and those in the summer program) ~ meet Dec. 9 at 6:30PM in the Church Hall
Confirmation Class: Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 at 6:30 PM in the Church Hall
Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2019
First Sunday of Advent
“Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.” (Matthew 24:42) People who have had health issues or near-death experiences generally have a greater appreciation for each day being a gift from God. The rest of us usually take for granted that we will be around tomorrow. But when you start to look at each day as a gift, you realize all the little miracles that happen daily and grow in gratitude for all that we have been given. You begin to see God’s active presence in your life.
This Week December 1 – December 7, 2019
Sanctuary Lamp I will be lit In memory of John Silvestri by Rose & Family
Sanctuary Lamp II will be lit In memory of Linda Desrosiers by The Family & Cory
Sanctuary Lamp III will be lit In memory of Walter Pizzetti by John Lewandowski
The Divine Mercy Lamp will be lit In memory of Gerard J. Bernier by The Family
St. Louis Parish Financial Report
(September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2019) is available at the Church entrance
C. Cluster Shawl Ministry The next meeting for this Ministry will be
Thurs., December 5, 2019 from 6:30 to 8pm at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Dudley. For questions or more information, please call Christine Doyle at 508-943-4437.
BREAD OF LIFE KITCHEN The next Bread of Life Kitchen is Tuesday, December 10. The prep time is noon, and if anyone is interested in helping to serve from 4:45-6:45PM, please call Mrs. Forget at (508) 943-0817.
Our Giving Trees are up this weekend at the entrance to the church. There are tags from both Food Share and Urban Missionaries of Our Lady of Hope. Please consider helping if you can.
Each tag has a number. Please find the binder that matches the shape of your tag, then put the number in the next available blank row with your name & phone number.
Wrapped gifts are to be returned by December 8 for delivery to the agencies. Substitutions are acceptable. Please securely attach the tag to the gift. Thank You!!
Fuel Collection Thank you for your generosity in the past. As usual, the basket will not be passed a second time, therefore your fuel envelope may be placed in the regular collection basket at any time. Thank you!
Note: For the month of December, there will be a 5:15 pm Mass every Wednesday beginning December 4.
NATIVITY DISPLAY
St. Andrew Bobola Church will be hosting its first annual Nativity Display and Bake Sale on the weekend of December 14 and 15. Parishioners are sharing their nativity displays from 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm on Saturday and from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm on Sunday. Over 50 nativity scenes will be on display! What better way to remind ourselves of the meaning of Christmas? Coffee is complimentary for all attendees. Pierogi, baked goods, paczki and pies will be available for sale as well as servings of soup. A jeweled nativity set from the Bradford Exchange, worth over $400.00, will be raffled off. Put yourself into the true spirit of Christmas – all are welcome to join us for this inspiring event.
ST. LOUIS 50/50 CLUB
Membership Forms have been mailed.
Makes a great Christmas gift idea!
Again this year…
Buy 4 memberships and get the 5th FREE!
The National Charter for The Protection of Children and Young People
If you or someone you know has been sexually abused by a priest, religious or layperson working for the church, please call Judy Audette L.I.C.S.W., Victim Services Coordinator, Office for Healing and Prevention at 508-929-4363 or Email: [email protected]
Knights of Columbus Council #228 All members are welcome to the Knights of Columbus meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 11th at 7:00 pm in the Fr. Marcotte Church Hall. All meetings are held the second Wed. of every month.
Next Weekend, December 8/9, there will be a second collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious. In 2019, this national collection assisted 30,151 elderly sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who are members of 360 religious institutes throughout the country.
As Christians, we are called to “serve the Lord with gladness” (PS 100:2). Our elderly religious offer a shining example of what it means to answer this call. Inspired by love, their service, past and present, is marked by joy and a deep desire to do the will of God.
Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious provides vital funding for medications, nursing care, and more. It also helps religious congregations implement long-range retirement strategies, even as they continue to serve the people of God. In thanksgiving for their faithful service, please give whatever you can to support our nation’s elderly religious. Thank you!
Christmas Flowers for our Altar
If you wish to make a donation in memory of loved ones, your “Christmas Flowers” envelope can be placed in the collection basket at any Mass.
Advent Penance Service Confession
During the Advent Season, we as Catholics prepare for the coming of our Lord. This is the time to prepare our hearts by receiving this Sacrament of healing. St. Louis will join with our Cluster Parishes for the Advent Penance Service to be held at: Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Webster on:
Sunday, Dec. 15th, 2019 at 2:00 PM. There will be several priests available.
St. Louis Church ~ “On-line Giving” Option If you are interested in sending your contributions to St. Louis Church “electronically”, please see the ‘link’ on our Website page: www.stlouischurchwebster.org
There is an Advent spirit in the heart of every human person. It is one of longing, of yearning for a fulfillment that somehow lies beyond ourselves; for we long for the coming of the Lord.
As you put your gift in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box, your heart will discover the true meaning of Christmas as you help those who are suffering and poor to long for the coming of the Lord.
Please take the time to notice the Advertisements on the back of our weekly Church Bulletins. Patronize them as best as you can to thank them for your Church Bulletins!
