Advent Inspirations 2017 ~ Friday, Dec. 15th Light: See that the crib has sufficient light. Be neat and orderly about your person; keep everything in its place in your room. Fire: Take care of the crib of your heart by a cozy fire. Be grateful to God for the love He has shown us in becoming man; behave with grateful respect towards your parents and relatives. PRAYER: Jesus, be the life and light of my soul. Jesus, how can I return Your love; how can I show my gratitude to You?

** Annual Women’s Christmas Party ** Tuesday, December 19, 2017, 6:00-7:30pm, in the Upper Room ALL Women are invited! * Wear Red * Bring a dish ~ appetizer or dessert * Gift Exchange GAME - $20.00 ornament * Be ready to have fun! We have new games planned!

** Happy Birthday, Fr. Gabriel Ezeh ** Come together to share a meal, fellowship and wish Fr. Gabriel a Happy Birthday! Saturday, December 16, 2017 in the Upper Room following the 5:00pm Mass Potluck Meal - Bring a dish if you wish, but please join us even if you are unable to bring food. CWO will furnish a few dishes. Sponsored by the Catholic Women’s Organization.

Advent Inspirations 2017 ~ Wednesday, Dec. 13th Provisions ~ Bring a supply of food to the crib. Deprive yourself of some food at mealtime or candy as a treat. Prayer: Jesus, be my strength and nourishment.

St. Lucy, pray for us.

Advent Inspirations 2017 ~ Tuesday, Dec. 12th Bring fresh, clean water to the crib. Avoid every untruthful word and every deceitful act. Prayer: Dearest Mary, obtain for me true contrition for my sins.

Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!

** Adopt-a-Pew Church Cleaning ~ THANK YOU ** We thank all who were able to join in cleaning and getting our church ready for Advent. These volunteers scrubbed, scraped, polished and mopped. Elizabeth Aviles Debbie Ferreira Stephen Ferreira Carol Hammack Marie Morales Ignacio Robles Kathy Taylor Kathy Wells Connie Zamora Deacon Joseph Moorman And our co-ordinator Monica Moorman Sponsored by the Catholic Women’s Organization

** Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration ** Tuesday, December 12, 2017 5:00am Mananitas 6:00am Mass Hospitality following in Noonan Hall with Mariachi and dance.

Let us Prepare, Repent and Ready ourselves. ** Parish Advent Penance Service ** TONIGHT! Monday, December 11, 2017, 7:00pm

Advent Inspirations 2017 ~ Monday, Dec. 11th Provide the manger of your heart with soft warm blankets. Avoid harsh and angry words; be kind and gentle to all. Bring fuel to the crib of Jesus. Give up your own will; obey your superiors cheerfully and promptly. PRAYER: Jesus, help me to be meek and humble like you. Jesus, let me do Your will in all things. --The Catholic Company