“As you grow older, you will discover that you
have two hands – one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”
— Audrey Hepburn
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did. But people will never forget how
you made them feel.”
— Maya Angelou
The Example of St. Nicholas
Born in the Third Century to wealthy parents on what is now the southern coast of Turkey, Nicholas obeyed Jesus’ words to “sell what you own and give the money to the poor.” After his parents died in an epidemic, he gave his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick and the suffering and dedicated his life to serving God. Made Bishop of Myra while still a young man, Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to those in need.

On this Spiritual Sunday, which happens to fall on the Feast of St. Nicholas, may you be reminded of the small, intangible and indelible gifts you have to offer to those around you and to the less fortunate in our world.
St. Nicholas Prayer
By Amy Welborn (author)
Loving God, we thank you for the example of St. Nicholas, who fed the hungry, brought hope to the imprisoned, gave comfort to the lost, and taught the truth to all.

May we strive to imitate him by putting You first in all we do. Give us the courage, love and strength of St. Nicholas so that, like him, we may serve You through loving our brothers and sisters. Amen.
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, we will share with you some of our fondest Christmas memories – some comical, some endearing, some entertaining. In today’s look back, meet The Savvy Shopper of Chaleroi and learn how Sister Nancy Celaschi’s mother created some special Christmas magic with coupons.
Advent Aspirations
Our own Sister Pat Marie Buranosky recommends Come, Lord Jesus, a litany of spiritual thoughts that can be prayed all month as inspiration for each day of the Advent season. Click below to view and print the document.
A Song for the Season
Having a little trouble getting into the spirit this year? Fill your ears and your heart with this stirring version of Where Are You, Christmas? by the contemporary a cappella group Pentatonix. All sounds, even those that seem to be made by musical instruments, are made with their talented voices.

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