Bulletin for week of December 1, 2024
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Today, Dec 1: First Sunday of Advent
Low Mass for special needs at 7:30am
Low Mass 9:00am
There will be Blessing of Articles after Mass today at the Communion rail.
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament – 6:00pm
Hymns for Benediction:
O Salutaris  437
O Gloriosa Virginum  420
Tantum Ergo  479 – 3
En Clara Vox  366 (verses 1, 2, 3)
Mass schedule this week:
Monday: Masses at 7:20am and 8:30am. Cleaning of the Chapel after the 8:30am Mass.
Tuesday: Mass at 7:00am and 8:30am. Adult Catechism Class at 5:30pm, in the Hall and online.
Wednesday: Masses at 7:20am and 8:30am
Thursday: No scheduled Mass. Holy Hour and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 7:00pm
First Friday: Mass at 7:20am and 8:30am
First Saturday: Masses at 7:20am and 8:30am. Confessions after the 8:30am Mass
Next Sunday, Dec 8: Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Low Mass for special needs at 7:00am. High Mass 9:00am. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 6:00pm
Upcoming Feasts, Special Masses and Events:
Sunday, Dec 8, Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Low Mass for special needs at 7:00am, High Mass 9:00am, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 6:00pm
Sunday, Dec 15, Gaudete Sunday: Bake Sale in the Hall after Mass.
Sunday, Dec 1: 8:20am – 9:00am and after 9:00am Mass
Saturday, Dec 7: after 8:30am Mass
Sunday, Dec 8: 8:20am – 8:50am and after 9:00am High 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:
Pre-ordered Advent candles will be available for pickup after Mass in the Hall, along with some extras for anyone who was not able to purchase theirs last week. - The Adult Catechism Class is this Tuesday, Dec 3, 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.
- The ushers will distribute the Christmas Collection envelopes after Holy Communion at this Mass.
- 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.
- 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.
- Please keep the reserved pews on the Gospel side in the back of the Chapel free for parents with small children.
- 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: 6:30pm
Friday: 7:00am
Saturday: 7:00am
Sunday: 7:00am
Monday, Dec 2: St. Bibiana
Tuesday, Dec 3: St. Francis Xavier
Monday, Dec 4: St. Peter Chrysologus, St. Barbara
Thursday, Dec 5: St. Sabbas
Friday, Dec 6: St. Nicholas
Saturday, Dec 7: St. Ambrose
Thursday: First Sunday of Advent