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Our Rose Procession will take place on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at the
10:00 Mass, following Holy Communion.Our traditional Rose Procession is in solemn recognition of the 1973 ruling of Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion in the United States. This year marks the 47th anniversary. Our participants, newborn to age 47, represent each year since then. We remember in a special way those blessed by their adoption, blessed by their special needs, and blessed as siblings in multiple births. We remember that each life is a gift, created in Christ’s image and part of His amazing
plan. All those interested in taking part in this prayerful event, from newborn to age 47, please contact Corinne Miller at camiller33@yahoo.com or 419-343-3369. Thank you for being a loving voice for the voiceless!

Jukido/Jujitsu/Karate

Location: Pilgrim Church at 1375 W. Sylvania Ave.
When: Wednesdays & Fridays
Three Sessions offered
Ages 9-14: Weds. & Fri. – 3:30p-5:00p
Ages 5-9: Weds. & Fri. – 5:00p-6:30p
Ages 15 & up: Weds. & Fri. – 6:30p-8:00p

Instructors: Lowell X. Cherry & George Salas

Questions & Permission Slips: Call Lowell at (419) 242-3047

Evening Prayer During Advent Vespers (Evening Prayer) will take place in Church on December 10, and December 17th from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. All parishioners are invited to this public prayer as a way of celebrating this seasonal time of expectation and preparing us for the joyful coming of our Lord, Jesus. Vespers is one of the prayers of the Liturgy of the Hours – the public prayer of the Church for praising God and sanctifying the day. Please join us as we give thanks for the blessings of the day! All Catholics are called to this prayer.

Donations Needed for Holiday Food Baskets: New/used toys for infant– age 18. Drop off items downstairs to HCC by Sunday, December 8th. Thank you.
Coats, gloves, hats
Personal hygiene items
Paper & cleaning products
Wrapping paper and tape
Holiday food essentials
Canned goods & boxed food items

All Christmas Music Sunday ~ Sunday December 8 at 10am.   Join us for a worship service filled with Christmas music!  Then, join us for our FREE Fellowship Meal directly after service!

Christmas Eve Traditional Candlelight Service ~ Tuesday December 24 at 11pm.

November 24
Worship: Christ the King/ Thanksgiving Sunday
Scriptures: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 46; Colossians
1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43
Sermon: “Having a Grateful Heart”
What does daily life look like for a person dedicated to living each day
with a grateful heart? Is that even possible? And if so, where can we find
the encouragement we need in the scriptures to truly live with a thankful
heart?

Dear Fellow Parish Bulletin Reps:  December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, which is ordinarily celebrated on December 8, but since it falls on a Sunday, the feast has been transferred to December 9.  The Holy Father’s Intentions for the Month of December, 2019:  For a life of ‘prayer’:  We pray that our personal relationship with Jesus Christ be nourished by the Word of God and a life of prayer. Feasts during the month of December:  Francis Xavier (12/3), Nicholas (12/6), Ambrose (12/7), Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (12/9), Our Lady of Loreto (12/10), Our Lady of Guadalupe (12/12), Lucy (12/13), John of the Cross (12/14), Peter Canisius (12/21), Christmas (12/25), Stephen (12/26), John (12/27), Holy Innocents (12/28), Holy Family (12/29),  “In the natural order she preceded her Divine Child, Our Lord, but in the divine order Jesus, the Divine Son, arose before her, and she received from Him all grace, all purity, and all beautiful.” ~ St. Padre Pio.

Christmas Outreach – Adopt a Family: It’s easy to adopt. Just call, text, or email Laurie Foster at 419-460-1702 or LCMR59@bex.net. You will receive detailed shopping and deliver guidelines. We will need volunteers to wrap, shop for, and accept gifts in the East Campus of Saint Joseph school; also, to deliver gifts to Heroes in Action families. For volunteering opportunities, please contact Sue Jurski at 419-350-8161 or suejurski@bex.net if you can help.