Bulletin for week of December 8, 2024
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Today, Dec 8: Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Low Mass for special needs at 7:00am
High Mass 9:00am
There will not be Blessing of Articles after Mass today.
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 6:00pm
Hymns for Benediction:
Ave Verum  342
Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary (chanted)Â Â 402
Tantum Ergo  475
Communion  1319 (Liber)
Mass schedule this week:
Monday: Masses at 7:20am and 8:30am. Cleaning of the Chapel after the 8:30am Mass.
Tuesday: Masses at 7:00am and 8:30am. The Adult Catechism Class at 5:30pm in the Hall and online.
Wednesday: Masses at 7:20am and 8:30am
Thursday: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Masses at 7:20am and 8:30am
Friday: Mass at 7:20am and 8:30am
Saturday: Masses at 7:20am and 8:30am. Confessions after the 8:30am Mass
Next Sunday, Dec 15: Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday) Low Mass for special needs at 7:30am. Low Mass 9:00am. Bake Sale in the Hall after 9:00am Mass. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament – 6:00pm
Upcoming Feasts, Special Masses and Events:
Christmas Schedule: Holyday of Obligation
Tuesday, Dec 24, Christmas Eve: Masses at 7:20am and 8:30am. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 6:00pm. Midnight High Mass 12:00am. (chapel opens at 11:00pm)
Wednesday, Dec 25, Christmas Day: (Holyday of Obligation) Low Mass for special needs at 8:00am. Solemn Pontifical Mass 10:00am. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 6:00pm
Sunday, Dec 8: 8:20am – 8:50am and after 9:00am High Mass
Saturday, Dec 14: after 8:30am Mass
Sunday, Dec 15: 8:20am – 9:00am and after 9:00am Mass
(Confession available upon request)
Form for Confession sheets and Examination of Conscience Leaflets are available in the vestibule.
Please remember to speak softly when going to Confession.
Please remember that anyone can regain the state of grace (removal of the guilt of mortal sins and the eternal punishment attached to them) by making a devout act of contrition with the intention of confessing his sins as soon as possible.
- SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
There is a free Nativity set in the hall for someone to have. Please see it in the hall, after Mass today, if you are interested. - Next Sunday, Dec 15: Gaudete Sunday. Bake Sale in the Hall after Mass sponsored by Servants of the Holy Family. Please bring your favorite baked foods and price them. Also, please assist us by cleaning the Hall after the Bake Sale.
- The Adult Catechism Class is this Tuesday, Dec 10, at 5:30pm. It will be in the Hall and online.
- Next Catechism Classes for grades 2 – 12 will be held this Saturday, Dec 14, after the 8:30am Mass.
- Christmas Collection envelopes are available in the vestibule.
- You may view the Sunday and Daily Masses on the Livestream on our website.
- Remember to please keep your voices low before, during and after Mass and Confessions and to speak softly when going to Confession.
- Please be sure to give us Mass Intention Envelopes to the Priests or Seminarians by hand and not put them in the collection basket or leave them unattended.
- Please keep the reserved pews on the Gospel side in the back of the Chapel free for parents with small children.
- The 2025 Liturgical Calendar is available in the vestibule for a $15 donation. Please place your donation in the Offering Box in the opposite wall of the vestibule; or you can give it to one of the Priests or Seminarians.
- The 2025 Mini Liturgical Calendar is available in the vestibule for a $8 donation. Please place your donation in the Offering Box in the opposite wall of the vestibule; or you can give it to one of the Priests or Seminarians.
- The Reserved Parking Signs in the front parking island are for the cooks and workers who assist us. Please do not park there on Sundays or during the week.
- Form for Confession sheets and Examination of Conscience Leaflets are available in the vestibule.
- Lost and Found Items and Cooking containers and Dishes are in the black cabinet and white closet in the Classroom.
- Please turn off your cellphones and watch alarms before entering the Chapel. Make sure they are muted or turned off so that they do not ring or vibrate during Mass. Also, remind guests or new people that attend Mass with you to turn off their cellphones so that the Mass is not interrupted by the sounds from the phone.
- Parents with underage children are asked to use the Classroom during Masses and all other ceremonies. The classroom is an extension of the Chapel. It is the place where parents teach their children how to assist at Mass while quietly watching the livestream of the Mass on the TV monitor.
Sunday: 7:00am
Monday: 7:00am
Tuesday: 7:00am
Wednesday: 7:00am
Thursday: 7:00am
Friday: 7:00am
Saturday: 7:00am
Sunday: 7:00am
Sunday, Dec 8: Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Comm. Second Sunday of Advent
Tuesday, Dec 10: St. Melchiades
Wednesday, Dec 11: St. Damasus
Thursday, Dec 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe
Friday, Dec 13: St. Lucy
Monday, Tuesday, Saturday: Second Sunday of Advent