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How would you describe your patron saint’s life of penance and sacrifice? See if you can find information on the internet and write about it in your journal.

Christmas Eve – 4:00pm at Immaculate Conception Christmas Eve – 8:00pm at St. Patrick’s (Choir/7:30) Christmas Day – 10:00am at St. Mary’s

St. Patrick’s Christmas Choir practices will take place on Sunday December 8th, 15th, and 22nd at 9:30-10:30am in the church. All willing voices are welcome!

Come let us adore Him!!! The Christmas Season is an ideal time to Adore Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament. Like Mary and Joseph, the shepherds and the Magi spend time with the Lord in adoration the weekend of December 28/29/30. Please sign up for an hour on the sign-up sheet. You will be greatly blessed!

The poinsettias will be delivered on December 17th. Fr. David will need help unpacking them. The exact time is TBA. Please sign-up if you are willing to help. Thanks

Fr. David needs help assembling the artificial Christmas trees on the following dates. Please sign-up to help in the narthex. Immaculate Conception: Wednesday, December 11th at 10:00am St. Patrick’s: Thursday, December 12th at 10am St. Mary’s: Friday, December 13th at 1:00pm

As a fundraiser for the Immaculate Conception building fund we will be selling a new Pro-life medal scapular which contains the images of 9 pro-life saints. The cost is $29.99. If you would like to purchase one or more fill out the order form in the narthex. Money will be collected at the end of January when the medals are delivered. Please take a look at the attached flyer and the posters on the bulletin boards for more info.

Our povitica sales are down this year and we are in need of your help. First, please consider buying this delicious dessert bread. The reduced price for the parishioners of our three parishes is $20 per loaf. The bread is available after the weekend Masses leading up to Christmas. Second, be a part of our sales crew and please encourage family and friends to purchase the bread. This will be a big help to us! We depend on this fundraiser each year to be successful and Father David really wants to get the church in Manito paid off. Thanks!!

Mark your calendars to help bake povitica at Immaculate Conception on Monday, December 9th and Thursday, December 12th and Friday, December 13th at 9:00am.

St. Patrick’s and St. Mary’s will once again have a Christmas potluck dinner to celebrate the season. ST.MARY’S CHRISTMAS POTLUCK: St. Mary’s will have their potluck dinner on Saturday, December 14th at 5:30pm. Please bring a dish to share (vegetables, salads, bread, or desserts). Please let us know what food you will bring on the sign-up sheet in the hall. Chicken and ham will be provided. All are welcome. ST. PATRICK’S CHRISTMAS POTLUCK: St. Patrick’s will have their Christmas potluck on Sunday, December 15th at 4:00pm. St. Nicholas will be our honored guest! Please bring a dish to share (meat, vegetables, salad or potatoes). The table setting, drinks and dessert will be provided. All are welcome.

How would you describe your patron saint’s prayer life? See if you can find information on the internet and write about it in your journal

Each year we have an opportunity to remember our loved ones at Christmas by purchasing a poinsettia to decorate the sanctuary of our church. If you would like to memorialize a deceased loved one or your family in general; please pick up a red envelope in the narthex, fill out the slip, place your $10.00 contribution in the envelope along with the slip and return it to the collection basket or to the church office. Thanks!!!

Look for the new children’s weekly bulletin in the narthex for your kids. They will love it!

The new 2020 religious calendars are available in the narthex!!!

There will be a Sunday breakfast after Mass on December 8th at Immaculate Conception church. The proceeds will go towards supplies for the Blessing Box.

Find quotes from your saint that speak to your heart and mind and record them in a journal dedicated to your saint!

The Christmas gifts are now due! Thank you so much for your generous participation! If you have any questions contact Steve or Annette Patrick (309-696-2769). Explore the outreach program at www.catholicmissionky.org.

Just a reminder to drive carefully in our church parking lots. Take your time and be cautious for the safety of others. Thanks!

For health reasons, Fr. David kindly requests that everyone refrain from giving him any kind of sweets and desserts during this Advent/Christmas season. Thanks!

Look for an image of your saint (picture, holy card, medal) online order it and place it in your home or on your person : )