| Celebrate
Christmas
Go to Mass - At Christmas we celebrate God’s
gift of Jesus to the world. Receiving Jesus in the Eucharist on Christmas is the
moment toward which all of our preparations have brought us. Set up a Nativity Scene-Many
families put out most of the nativity scene before Christmas but wait until December
25th to place Baby Jesus in the manger.
Raise the Christmas tree and let lights shine –
Lights on our houses and trees, in our churches, and a white Christmas candle in the
middle of our Advent wreath announce the good news that we are now "children of
light". Exchange gifts – Our gift giving echoes God’s gift of His Son to
us. Matthew’s narrative of the Magi traveling far to bring their finest to the
newborn king can give perspective and new direction to our gift-giving, as can a prayer
said over our gifts for those who will receive them.Share a feast – Christians
throughout history have used food as a way to express their joy in the gift of Jesus. The
feast we share with family, friends, and with the poor is a symbol of our communion as
children of God.
Ministry Schedules
The schedules for Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers,
Servers, Ushers and Cross Bearers will be avail-able shortly. Thank you for your patience.
St. Joseph Gift Shop
The Gift Shop is open every Sunday before and after the
10:00 a.m. Mass. Stop by for that special Christmas gift.
Please Support
Whenever possible, please support the advertisers on the
back of our bulletin. We are grateful for the continued support of our advertisers. Thank
them and let them know you saw their ad.
Penance Service
Our choir will perform their Christmas Cantata before
the Penance Service, which is scheduled for Monday, December 21st at 7:00 p.m. Four
priests will be available to hear confessions.
Prayer at Christmas
Lord, on this Christmas Day, in the midst of the joy of
our celebrations, help us recall what is truly important about this day.In the midst of
opening presents,help us remember the love that each gift represents.In the midst of
Christmas dinner, help us remember that You are the source of life.In the midst of family
gatherings, help us remember that You are the fullness of joy.And in the midst of
Christmas Mass, help us remember the supreme act of love, sacrifice, and humility that we
celebrate on this Christmas day when your Son came as a helpless, unknown baby and grew to
be the life and light of the world.
Amen.
Christmas Joy
"Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom His
favor rests."
Father John and the Staff wish you and your loved ones a
holy and joyous Christmas and holiday season.
Holiday Office Hours
Please note that the Parish Office will be closed
December 24th and 25th.
E W T N
Join EWTN this Christmas season to celebrate the special
gift of love and hope Christ’s birth brings. See live Masses from around the world
including Rome and the National Shrine in Washington, DC. Music, drama and special
Christmas programming bring the entire family together.
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$1Bingo figures from December 10, 2009:Gross Receipts: $1Bingo figures from
December 10, 2009:
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Players: 96
Workers for Dec. 24 – No Bingo
Merry Christmas to all who work and those who
support the Parish Bingo. Thank you to all who work and those who support the
Parish Bingo. Come and have some fun with us on Thursday evenings. You might even win the
jackpot! Also, we can always use some extra helping hands. Everyone is welcome! |
