Weekly Announcements: December 12th - December 18th

WEEKLY SCHEDULE
HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
Monday, December 12th - Feria of Advent
6:45am (Low Mass) - William and Rose Corbett
Tuesday, December 13th - St. Lucy, Virgin & Martyr
8:00am (Low Mass) - Poor Souls in Purgatory
Wednesday, December 14th - Ember Wednesday of Advent
8:00am (Low Mass) - Anniversary of Richard and Cheryl Hand
Thursday, December 15th - Feria of Advent
8:00am (Low Mass) - Mass in honor of St. Anthony
Friday, December 16th - Ember Friday of Advent
(No Public Mass) - Intentions of Beta Spizalle
Saturday, December 17th - Ember Saturday of Advent
8:00am (Low Mass) - Fr. Kermit Syren, LC

The Sacrament of Penance is offered 30 minutes before each weekday Mass. Requests are also taken after Mass as time dictates.

Sunday, December 18th - 4th Sunday of Advent
10:15am (High Mass) - See Printed Bulletin
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OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
COFFEE HOUR AND CATECHISM AFTER MASS
Everyone is welcome to join the parish family for coffee, refreshments, and fellowship in the social hall downstairs following the 10:15am Mass on Sundays.

Father Pendergraft also teaches Catechism to all ages for 30 minutes beginning at 12:30pm

CHRISTMAS CAROLING
Join us on Friday, December 23rd for an evening of caroling in the neighborhood around St. Stephen's. We will meet at 6:30pm in the church hall for some light refreshments before going out. This is an excellent opportunity to help spread the Faith beyond the walls of our church.

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
There will be three Masses offered at St. Stephen's on Christmas Day. There will be a Midnight Mass with carols sung in church beforehand starting at 11:15pm. In the morning, there will be a Low Mass at 7:45am and a Sung Mass at 10:15am. 

EPIPHANY SOCIAL DANCE
On Saturday, January 7th, the local Juventutem chapters will be hosting a dance in the church hall at St. Stephen's. The dance will begin at 7pm and tickets are $10 each. Light refreshments will be provided. Everyone 18 and up is welcome!

PASTOR'S NOTES
I will be away from December 12th through December 22nd. If you need to reach me please email, or call the emergency number if it is urgent. Fr. Zambelli will be offering the Masses in my absence but there are a few changes to the schedule as a result. Please take a bulletin so you will see these changes.

We will continue to work on the church on Saturdays. The church is cleaned every Saturday after 8am Mass as well. If you are able to help, please come.

I extend my thanks to the ladies of the Rosary and Altar Soceity for the beautiful frontals which have been made for the altar.

-Fr. Gregory Pendergraft, FSSP