Upcoming Events...
for the week of December 3rd
Poor Box
the poor box collection this week will be for the St. Francis Soup Kitchen in Scranton. Remember, your contributions are voluntary, any amount large or small will be appreciated.
Blessing of Children
the blessing of children and expectant mothers will take place at all of the Holyday Masses.
Worship
The Worship committee will meet on Wed. Dec 6 at 7:00 P.M. In St. Ann's Rectory. All members are asked to attend.
Social Justice/Bereavement
The social Justice/Bereavement Committee will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 7:00 P.M. in St. Ann's Lower Level. Distribution of poinsettias to our shut-ins and nursing homes will be discussed. All members are asked to attend.
Oplatky
Oplatky (Christmas Wafers) are available in St. Casimir's And St. John's. Wafers are also available in the Church Office.
Confirmation
Confirmation Videos and Pictures are available in the church Office. Please pick them up as soon as possible.
Jubliee 2000
What kind of media consumer are you? In renewing the mind of the media, the U.S. Bishops encourage all of us to be more thoughtful about the movies, television and music we choose and the web sites we visit. Take part in the Renewing the mind of the Media pledge set for Dec. 16/17. Pamphlets are available in the church vestibules with further information. Also included on the pamphlet is a pledge for families to make regarding the promotion of Responsible, Moral and Ethical Media. Please take one home.
Advent
a holy season of grace
advent might best be described as "devout and Holy Expectation." What is it that we await - and how do we do this in a holy and devout way?
Advent speaks of 2 comings of Christ. During the first weeks of Advent we look to the coming of Christ at the end of time. Far from being a "countdown to Christmas" it is a count up to that day which, as Christ warned us, no one can know the day or the hour. This signals not only the end of time but the inevitability of our own death and the certainty of judgment.
The last weeks of advent focus our attention to the birth of Christ 200 years ago in Bethlehem. The scriptures will turn us to Mary and John the Baptist.
Let's make this a good advent by focusing on both coming - let our holiness and devotion show thru in our prayers and charity!!
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