





First Reading: The Lord will give a sign: the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, named Emmanuel. Psalm: Let the Lord enter as king of glory. Second Reading: Grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Gospel: Joseph, son of David, take Mary as your wife for she carries a son named Jesus, who will save his people from their sins.
Sunday: Isaiah 7:10-14, Psalms 24:1-2, Romans 1:1-7, Matthew 1:18-24. Monday: 1 Samuel 1:24-28, 2:1, Luke 1:46-56. Tuesday: Malachi 3:1-4, Psalms 25:4-5, Luke 1:57-66. Wednesday: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, Luke 1:67-79. Thursday: Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalms 89:4-5, Acts 13:16-17, Matthew 1:18-25. Friday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59, Psalms 31:3-4, Matthew 10:17-22.
Saturday Vigil: Remember parishioners in prayers. Wednesday: Christmas Eve Masses at St. Patrick and St. Michael. Thursday: Nativity of the Lord with Mass at St. Michael and St. Mary. Friday: Celebrate St. Stephen, the first martyr, with Mass at St. Michael and St. Mary.
Sunday: Parish Picnic at 11am in the courtyard, bring a dish! Tuesday: Bible Study at 7pm in the Parish Hall. Friday: Reconciliation Service at 6pm in the church. Wednesday: Christmas Eve Masses at 4pm, 10pm at St. Mary, St. Michael, and St. Thomas More. Thursday: Christmas Day Mass at 10am. Friday: St. Stephen Feast Mass at 8am.
Dec 25: The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Holy Day of Obligation with Masses at 12:05pm, 7pm. Dec 31: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Vigil Masses at 5pm at St. Michael and St. Thomas More.
The readings for Sunday include a passage from Isaiah about the Lord's redemption and joy, a Psalm calling for salvation, an exhortation to be patient until the Lord's coming from James, and Jesus' message in Matthew about the signs of His ministry.
1. Sun: Parish Picnic at 11am in the courtyard. 2. Tue: Bible Study at 7pm in Parish Hall. 3. Fri: Reconciliation Service at 6pm in the church.
This week's second collection supports the Missionary Sisters serving Latin America. Please donate generously.
Sep 29: Fall Festival with tickets available in the office. Oct 5: First Friday Adoration with signups in the narthex.
Confession: Wed 6–7pm, Sat 3–4pm | Adoration: Thu 9am–7pm | Office Hours: Mon–Thu 9am–3pm.
Sun: 8am Mass, 9:30 RCIA, 11am Family Ministry Meeting, 3pm Youth Group. Mon: 6pm Bible Study. Thu: 7pm Adoration.
Dec 15: Christmas Pageant Rehearsal. Dec 17: Parish Potluck Dinner. Dec 24: Christmas Eve Mass at 8pm.
Youth Group volunteers needed for Winter Camp. RCIA inquiries welcome. Bible Study on Wednesdays at 6pm.
This weekend's collection will go towards supporting the local homeless shelter. Your generosity is appreciated.
Confession: Tue 5pm, Sat 10am; Adoration: Mon 11am - 3pm, Wed 9am - 12pm, Fri 3pm - 6pm.