Spirit News - November 28th

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Advent is underway!

We are bringing back our Ushers, and CRS is gearing up to provide Christmas dinners for those hit hard by inflation or other economic hardship.

There is a mixed lineup of saints this week including Popes, converts, musicians and missionaries. This reminds us as we take on this season of preparation that we are ALL called to holiness, not matter our state in life.

"Upcoming Events" is your go-to for keeping up to speed with what is happening in this busy season. Don't forget to check this out and mark your calendar.

This is your weekly update of what's going on in the parish.

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Monday, November 28th

Saint James of the Marche

Saint James was born in the Marche of Ancona. Before joining the Friars Minor, he earned doctorates in canon and civil law at the University of Perugia. He lived a very austere life, and was an extremely popular preacher, who spread devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus.

Creator of a Charitable Credit Union

Tuesday, November 29th

Saint Clement

Saint Clement was the fourth pope of the Church, living toward the end of the first century. He is known for his letter to the church at Corinth, in which he tried to reestablish peace between the clergy and the faithful.

Fourth Pontiff

Wednesday, November 30th

Saint Andrew

Andrew was Saint Peter's brother, and was called with him. "As [Jesus] was walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is now called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen.

"X" Marks the Spot for St. Andrew

9 Nights of Prayer

Nov. 30-Dec. 8, every night 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm for night prayer. Local parishes participating are:

St. Mary of the Falls (North Olmsted)

St. Peter (Lorain)

St. Patrick (Cleveland, Bridge Avenue)

Thursday, December 1st

Saint Charles de Foucauld

Orphaned at the age of six, Charles was raised by his devout grandfather. He rejected the Catholic faith as a teenager, but resumed its practice around age 30. He then became a Trappist monk. After leaving the monastery, Charles traveled extensively, living a peaceful and somewhat hidden life.

Fallen Away Philander Turned Evangelist

Eucharistic Adoration

Thursdays 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Holy Family Chapel

Friday, December 2nd

Blessed Rafal Chylinski

Born near Buk in the Poznan region of Poland, Melchior Chylinski showed early signs of religious devotion; family members nicknamed him "the little monk."

Servant of the Poor. Player of the Harp.

Saturday, December 3rd

Saint Francis Xavier

Saint Francis Xavier was won over to Christ by the gentle persuasion of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. He then joined the Jesuits and soon after set off for the East, where he labored the rest of his life. Xavier was on his way to China when he died in 1552.

Apostle to Asia

This weekend we are resuming collections during the Offertory at Mass.

The baskets we put at the front of Church will be removed. Please drop your collection in the basket when the ushers stop by your pew during the Offertory hymn.

Thank you for your generosity - you make our parish life possible!

Sunday, December 4th

CRS - Christmas Dinner Collection

CRS is looking to provide an Italian Christmas Dinner to families who have fallen on harder times this Christmas.

Help parents give their children a hot and delicious Christmas dinner to celebrate the birth of Our Lord by bringing the following items to the Narthex before/after Mass on December 3rd & 4th.

Pasta

Pasta Sauce

Italian Dressing

Parmesan Cheese (Unrefrigerated)

Thank you for your generosity and may God bless you!

Twelve Days of Christmas Raffle

Support the St. Elizabeth Center and get a chance to win a top-notch gift basket by buying your ticket for the 12 Days of Christmas Raffle. The Ladies Guild will be selling tickets in the Narthex before and after our weekend masses.

Winning tickets will be drawn on Dec. 18th after the Noon Mass. (Need not be present to win.)

Don't Waste your Advent.

Read the Mass Readings!

Second Sunday of Advent

Upcoming Events

Events List

Upcoming parish events are posted on our website. See what's happening and mark your calendar.

Take a look at what's coming up in our Parish Life!

Some Thoughts for Reflection

How Far Can a Christian Go in Self-Defense?

"But long held intuitions are being washed away with the tides of modern thought—so we need to ground our intuition in something more stable. So why is it morally permissible to kill in self-defense?"

Right to Fight or "Duty to Die"?

The Church Oppresses Women DEBUNKED

with Simone Rizkallah

Modern secular people have forgotten the role of the Catholic Church in lifting humanity out of ignorance, violence, poverty, and disease.

Perhaps most forgotten, is the Catholic contribution to an embrace of the dignity of women. Simone Rizkallah, director of program growth at Endow (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women), explains.

War on Women OR Champion of the Feminine?

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