Third Sunday of Advent – 2015. December 13.

TODAY’S  MASS  —  For Ferenc Kabdebo, by Strada András Family

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE COMING WEEK:

LOOKING AHEAD — CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE:

Dec. 24, Thursday, Christmas Eve, 10PM Christmas concert, 10:30 PM Holy Mass

                              Dec. 25, Friday, Christmas Day, Mass at 11 AM.

                              Dec. 27, Sunday, Feast of the Holy Family, Mass at 11 AM. with blessing of Families

CONFESSIONS BEFORE MASS OR BY APPOINTMENT   

LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTION: Sunday offering: $1,802.  Maintenance Fund $50.THANK YOU!

Second Collection-Retirement Fund for Religious $231.00   Also Special donations:  in memory of George Búza $150. from family,  and $50. for flowers from the Vamos Family. THANK YOU!

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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DECEASED, as always

PRAY FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH, Mary Nemeth, Hédi Kocskár, Bev Kimár, Fred and Irene Glunz

ADVENT is a time of quiet reflection and meditation in preparation for the coming of Christ.  Let us prepare spiritually for the celebration of the true meaning of Christmas.  If you have a family member who is ill and cannot come to church, please call to arrange for a pastoral visit.

ADVENT DAY OF RECOLLECTION — Saturday, December 19.  Spiritual preparation for the birth of Our Lord— Preparation for the sacrament of reconciliation  at 4PM, followed by opportunity for confession in Hungarian until Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 5PM, and Mass at 6 PM. Guest priest will be available for confession in English beginning at 5:15 PM.

WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF ASSIGNING THE DONATION ENVELOPES FOR YEAR 2016.  PLEASE PLEASE  HELP US IN THIS PROJECT. PLEASE  INFORM US IF YOUR ADDRESS OR FAMILY STATUS HAS CHANGED this past year by placing the piece of paper with your name and change in the Sunday collection basket or calling the Rectory. Also, if you wish to become a member of the Parish, please feel welcome!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, — THE SCOUTS INVITE EVERYONE TO THEIR TRADITIONAL HUNGARIAN CHRISTMAS PROGRAM IN THE CHURCH beginning at 7:30 PM.

GIFTS FOR THE NEEDY:  We are collecting for the needy warm hats, gloves, scarves, socks, and (new) underwear for men and women, as well as  soap, toiletries, shampoo, etc.  If you would like to help, please drop off your donations in our Sunday office until January 1.  We will then deliver them to the West Side Catholic Center, or St. Augustins outreach to the needy.  Many thanks!

TORTE SALE:  Please pick up your ordered holiday torte today after Mass.

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