Dear Friends,

Christmas Eve Mass–Sunday, December 24, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.–NO SUNDAY MORNING MASS!

Caroling begins at 4:15 p. m. –come early!

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Advent is winding down very quickly this week as the 4th Week of Advent is less than 24 hours being that this Sunday, the 4th Sunday of Advent falls on Christmas Eve Day.  Given that, WE WILL NOT MEET ON SUNDAY MORNING FOR MASS, but move ahead on Sunday evening at 4:30 p.m. with our Christmas liturgy.

But lest we totally miss the richness of the 4th Sunday of Advent; I will include those readings here if you would like to reflect on them during the week.

Readings–4th Sunday of Advent

• 2 Samuel 7: 1-5, 8-11, 16
• Romans 16: 25-27
• Luke 1: 26-38

As you will see, the above readings remind us of how our God has worked in Salvation History through the likes of Nathan, David and Mary of Nazareth.

The readings for Christmas are well-known to us as they are the “song of our hearts” at this time of year–we have been a people walking, at times, “in the darkness” and our “light” has come!

Come; be with us on Sunday evening to celebrate our God’s over-the-top love for us in sending Jesus!

Christmas blessings of peace, joy and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings for Christmas Eve:

• Isaiah 9: 2-7
• Titus 2: 11-14
• Luke 2: 1-14

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Dear Friends,

Mass on Saturday, 4:30 p.m. December 16, 2017.

Christmas Pot-luck after the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, December 16, 2017.  If you have not yet signed up but would like to attend, simply come and bring a treat to pass. 

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Paul this week, in his letter to the Thessalonians proclaims, “Rejoice always, pray constantly and give thanks for everything!”  This is Joy Weekend, “Gaudete,” in the Latin, and it signals that while we are not yet there, Christmas is close!

May you be blessed with joy this week! Come; celebrate with us!

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:  

• Isaiah 61: 1-2, 10-11
• 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24
• John 1: 6-8, 19-28

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Dear Friends,

Mass on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 10:00 A.M.

Remember to bring groceries for the 10 Days of Giving

Remember to sign up for the Christmas pot-luck, December 16, 2017 after the 4:30 P.M. Mass

Advent calls us to listen, but also to act.  May we all be blessed with “ears that hear” and hearts big enough to act!

Come; be with us this week!

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• Isaiah 40: 1-5, 9-11
• 2 Peter 3: 8-15
• Mark 1:1-8

 

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Dear Friends,

Mass at 10 A.M. this Sunday, December 3, 2017

Remember to sign up for the Christmas pot-luck after the 4:30 p.m. Mass on December 16, 2017–this will be a simple supper of soup, bread, Christmas treats and beverages. We already have a promise of chili plus, ham and split pea soup

Christmas Eve liturgy, Sunday evening, December 24, 2017 at 4:30 p.m–caroling beginning at 4:15 p.m.  NO SUNDAY MORNING MASS!

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Advent begins with this Sunday’s liturgy! This blessed season affords us time to prepare for the great gift of Jesus, in time, sign of how much we are loved by God.  Don’t let this holy season pass you by, unnoticed.  Commit a portion of each day to reflection of this great mystery.

Come; be with us this Sunday!

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings: 

• Isaiah 63: 16-17, 64: 1-8
• 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9
• Mark 13: 33-37

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Dear Friends,

Mass on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at 10:00 A.M.–last weekend to bring in non-perishable food for the November collection for the Winona Food Shelf.

A wonderful Thanksgiving pot-luck supper was enjoyed by 24 persons last Saturday after the 4:30 P.M. Mass–many thanks to all who could be with us and for all the good food!

Remember the Interfaith Thankfulness Service tonight, if you are able to attend–see advertisement under “News Items.” 

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We are at the end of our Church Year as this Sunday we will celebrate the Feast of Jesus, who, more than a “king,” is our brother and friend, the One, as Christians, we profess to follow.  Come; be with us on Sunday, bring your out-of-town guests–all are welcome, you know! A happy and blessed Thanksgiving to all–safe travels!

Love and peace,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings: 

• Ezekiel 34: 11-12
• 1 Corinthians 15: 20-26, 28
• Matthew 25: 31-46

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