PARISH NEWS

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•  Saturday, December 7th
• Join us for Music, Prayers, Adoration and Confessions.
• An Advent Presentation from Father Praveen Lakkisetti. 
• All begins at 8:00 am with closing prayers at 12:00 pm. 

Gifts are due back to the church no later than Sunday, December 8th.

Thank you everyone for your kindness and generosity.

• Sunday, December 8th
• Immediately following the 9:30am Mass 
• All help will be greatly appreciated. We could really use some strong men to help with this.

• For the Parish will be on Sunday, December 8th at 4:00pm. We will have 3 Priests available.
• For Faith Formation Students will be on Wednesday, 12/4 & 12/11 during class times.

Plans for the annual Children’s Christmas Play are underway. All children ages 3 years to 5th grade are invited to participate and we are looking for children to play the parts of animals, shepherds, wise men, Joseph, Mary, Angel Gabriel & Narrators. All Costumes are provided for the participants. The only requirement is that everyone attends practices which will be held on Monday -12/9, Monday - 12/16 & Monday - 12/23. Practices begin at 5:00pm in the church.  The Children’s Christmas Play will take place on Tuesday, December 24th, 

(Christmas Eve) at 6:00pm. Please contact Lacey Kotzur if interested. 210-269-1695

Spends over $6,000.00 a year for the flowers in the church for weekly masses and holidays…

Provides all the altar candles…

Provides the votive candles and only charge what they cost us…

Provides the hosts and wine used at every mass…

Decorates for every holiday…

Launders and changes altar linens used at every mass…and

Sets up for funerals and special events?

Because of rising costs, we need your help. Please place your donation directly into the box at the entrance of the church or use one of the envelopes we have at the entrance for your donation. You can throw those envelopes in with our regular collection. If you would like to write your name on the envelope we can credit the donation to your church account.

You may also donate flowers for special events, anniversaries,

or birthday celebrations. Call Linda Moczygemba for details.

210-286-5370

We NEED your help to keep our church operating beautifully and

effectively. Thank you from 

your Altar Society Ministry.

Are coming up and going up. We are raising the amount from $10 to $20. Please use your envelope in your 2025 Donation Box. Thank You for understanding!!!!!

Shampoo/Conditioner, hand soap, kitchen scrubbers, silverware and acrylic dishes.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 

Monday, 12/9/24

Mass at 6:00 pm.

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The Nativity of the Lord 

Tuesday, 12/24/24

(Christmas Eve)

Mass at 6:00 pm

OR

Tuesday, 12/24/24

(Christmas Eve)

Mass at 10:00 pm 

OR

Wednesday, 12/25/24

(Christmas Day)

Mass at 9:00 am

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Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God

Tuesday, 12/31/24

(New Year’s Eve)

Mass at 4:00 pm

Wednesday, 1/1/2025

(New Year’s Day)

Mass at 9:00 am

First Saturday Adoration To The Immaculate Heart of Mary

• Saturday, 12/7 
• Beginning at 4:30pm and closing at 5:30pm.  
• Father will begin Prayers and Rosary at 4:45.

Knights of Columbus & Catholic Daughters Christmas Party

• Saturday, December 7th immediately following the 5:30pm Mass. 
• 10oz Ribeye Steak Dinner with all of the trimmings.
• All members and their spouses are invited.

Someone Special Coming to Visit The Children 

• Sunday, December 8th
• After Children’s Mass. 

Senior Citizens Mass and Luncheon 

• Tuesday, December 10th.
• Mass at 10:00am; 
• Anointing of the Sick – after Mass, followed by Bingo, Door Prizes and a delicious lunch of Chicken Tenders. 
• Please bring a side dish or dessert to be shared by all. 
• Signup sheet is on the bulletin board.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Play & Celebration 

• Thursday, 12/12 during the 6:00pm Mass 
• Sunday, 12/15 during the 11:15am Spanish Mass. 

Altar Society Memorial Mass & Rosary for  Deceased Members 

• January 11, 2025. 
• Rosary will begin at 5:00pm followed by the Holy Mass.