Advent Wreath Making Party
THIS SUNDAY!
December 2nd, 6-7:30pm
All Parish families are invited to join this event!
Those who have participated in the past will tell you that it is an evening that will warm your heart. It is a great family activity, but it isn't limited to the "traditional" idea of family. All are invited! Come to the gym and create your own family Advent wreath and share cookies and cider.
We supply the materials AND clean up the mess! The entire experience lasts approximately one and a half hours. We are asking for a donation of $30.00 per wreath to help defray costs.
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Blessed are you, O Lord our God, King of the Universe.
You sent your Son to be the the Light of the World and to spread His light of love to all.
As we light the candles of this wreath, may its growing brightness remind us of the approaching nearness of your Son so that the day of His coming may find us prepared and filled with joy.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Idea: Light Your Advent Wreath each night at dinner and say this prayer before your meal.
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Decorating Volunteers
Help us make St. Josaphat's even more beautiful for Christmas! We are looking for volunteers to help decorate the church for the Christmas season. We will start decorating after the 12:00 mass on Sunday, December 23. See the bulletin for more information.
Liturgical Ministers
Would you like to serve as an Usher or Lector? It's easy, and we would love to have you! Please contact the parish office for details at
[email protected].
Wedding Coordinator Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering to help coordinate weddings at St. Josaphat and can be available 3 or 4 times a year to attend a Friday rehearsal (1 hour) and a Saturday wedding (2 hours), or would like more details, please contact one of our Wedding Coordinators:
Gloves and Hats
Our Helping Hands outreach is requesting adult sized winter gloves and hats to help keep our community's visitors warm in the upcoming colder months. Please consider donating your gently used or new items - you can drop them off at the rectory any time.
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Important Upcoming Dates!
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December 1 - Men's Spirituality
December 1 - Boomers' Barlock family farewell after 5pm Mass
December 2 - Breakfast with Santa
December 2 - Advent Wreath Making
December 4 - Nativity Nights
December 7 - Dine Around: Roti
December 7 - La Caccina Concert
December 11 - Nativity Nights
December 15 - Men's Spirituality
December 15 - Women's Group
December 16 - Parish Christmas Concert at 7pm
December 18 - Nativity Nights
December 24 - Christmas Eve Nativity Mass at 4pm
December 25 - Christmas Day Masses at 9a & 11a
December 26 - Women's Group
February 23 - Unity Gala
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Stop by the Community Park to purchase your Christmas tree or wreath and a portion of your purchase will go to St. Josaphat. Lot hours are:
M-F 11am-8pm
Sa-Su 9am-8pm
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The Men's Spirituality Group meets on the first and third Saturday of each month (October - May) at 6:30am in the Red Door Meeting Room of the Rectory.
Participants use a resource to guide their discussion and prayer.
All men of the Parish and their friends are welcome. Our next meetings are:
Saturday, December 1st
Saturday, December 15th
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Breakfast with Santa is Sunday, December 2nd, from 9a-12n in the school gym.
All proceeds benefit the St Josaphat Staff Bonus Fund!
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Dine Around at Roti for Lunch or Dinner from
11 am-8 pm
on
Friday, December 7th
1000 W North Ave
20% goes back to SJS
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Giving Tree Reminder -- If you've taken a tag from the Giving Tree, please bring your gifts to the rectory no later than noon on
Friday, December 14th.
Thank you for your generosity
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Nativity Nights are an opportunity for you to come and spend some time with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration. Join us
Tuesdays from 7-9pm
on
December
4th, 11th
and 18th.
The Eucharist will be present on the altar in the monstrance surrounded by candlelight. The lights in the church will be dimmed and there will be Advent music playing in the background. Father Francis will also be available for the sacrament of reconciliation in the church during this time.
You certainly don't have to spend the entire time in prayer - people will come and go throughout the evening. You can spend just a few minutes in prayer or as much time as you like. This is simply a time for you to be free of the hustle and bustle that can sometimes overtake the Christmas season and just spend a few minutes in quiet prayer with Jesus.
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All women are welcome (all generations, millennials, single, with parish school children or not) to join. Just come to events where you have time or interest. Our mission is to offer
social/fun/community building among parish women;
service opportunities;
spirituality/reflection; and
book club discussion opportunities. Our next meetings are:
Saturday, Dec 15th 9-11a
Saturday, Dec 26th 9-11a
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NEW MASS TIMES!
Christmas Eve
Monday December 24th
4:00 pm
Especially for families with young children - brass quartet and children's choir will perform.
Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 25th
9:00 am & 11:00 am
Brass quartet will perform.
Feast of Mary, Mother of God
New Year's Day
Tuesday, January 1st
10:00 am
The Epiphany of the Lord
Saturday, January 5th
5:00 pm
Sunday, January 6th
8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm
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Join us on Saturday, February 23, 7pm at Moonlight Studios for an evening of celebration at our annual parish fundraiser. This year's event will feature cocktails, appetizers, an exciting Live Auction, and dancing!
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Shop
Minted.com
code: FUNDRAISEJOSAPHAT to save 15%, and 15% donated back to SJS
Recycle your floral vases - bring them to
Ashland Addison Florist Co.
for a donation to St. Josaphat!
Shop smile.amazon.com and select St. Josaphat Parish as your charitable organization, and St. Josaphat gets
5% on eligible items!
Thank you for your support!
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