Lessons and Carols Advent Liturgy Service

Sunday, December 17at 4 pm

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Edina, MN

An Advent service of lessons and carols based on the Great “O” Antiphons (found in the Advent Hymn

O Come, O come Emmanuel) will be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church (located at Hwy 100 South and Vernon Ave.). We invite you to celebrate this Advent liturgy in preparation and anticipation for the great Feast of Christmas. Schola Cantorum will lead the liturgy in hymn, songs, readings and prayers. 

Illuminating the Word—St. John’s Bible

Tuesday, December 5 at 7 pm

St. Joseph’s Church Social Hall
13
th & Mainstreet , Hopkins

Experience the story of the first handwritten, illuminated Bible of the modern era. Through video, reproductions and a presentation by Tim Ternes, you will see, hear and learn about this monumental and inspirational undertaking. Everyone is welcome. Free-will offering accepted.

 

Annual Christmas Bake Sale

Holy Family Catholic Church St. Louis Park

Sat Dec 2 3 p.m– 7 p.m. & Sun. Dec 3 9  am1 pm

5900 W. Lake St.,  St Louis Park (952) 929 - 0113

Holiday bake sale, grab bags, Christmas wreaths, Christmas treasures, candles, note cards & more. Chili served Sat & Sun. Fresh cinnamon rolls and coffee Sunday, with a visit from St Nick! Mi are welcome!

Katie McMahon’s Celtic Christmas

0’ Shaughnessy at the College of St. Catherine

December 9th - 7:30 pm

For the fifth year running Katie and her talented band, singers & dancers will be celebrating Christmas with their wonderful Celtic Christmas show perfect for the whole family! Make this part of your annual Holiday tradition. Get into the spirit of Christmas as Katie and her crew take you on a delightful musical journey to Ireland, playing beautiful traditional Irish carols interspersed with lively Irish dancing and stories. Adult $24 Seniors $19 STUDENT $15 CHILDREN $9 FANTASTIC Group Discounts Available!

Seating is reserved and ticket will go quickly.

Ticket Office: 651-690-6700

2004 Randolph Ave.

St. Paul, MN 55105 www. theo shau2hnes s y corn

http://www.katierncmahon.com

 

Monday, November 27

7:30 PM        AA—School Cafeteria

Tuesday, November 28

9:00 AM           Bible Study Anderson Group—CL

6:00 PM           Education Committee Meeting—CL

7:00 PM           Liturgy Committee Meeting—CR

Wednesday, November 29

6:30 PM           2nd grade Reconciliation Class #4—

                   CR & School

6:30 PM           Regular Classes for 1st & 3rd graders—

                   CR & School

6:30 PM           Faith Formation Grades 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 Away                    Service Project OR Movie & Extended Class                    —CR & School & Away

7:00 PM           Bible Study Mages Group—SMR

Thursday, November 30

6:30 PM           Ensemble Choir—CH

7:00 PM           Hispanic Community Meeting—CR

Friday, December 1

Happy Birthday Father Ralph!

Saturday, December 2

8:30 AM           Liturgy Committee Decorate Church—CH

6:00 PM           St. Nick’s Dinner—CR & Gym

7:00 PM           Hispanic Prayer Group—CH

Sunday, December 3

First Sunday of Advent

10:00 AM        Liturgy of the Word—CR

10:00 AM        Sunday School—School

11:00 AM        New Member Registration—Church Foyer

11:00 AM        St. Nick’s Children’s Party/Hospitality—CR

12:00 PM       Hispanic Religious Education—CR & School

7:00 PM           New Member Registration—Church Foyer

7:15 PM           Youth Gathering—LD

Calendar

Would you like to give advice and have someone actually listen?

Volunteer for the Education Committee.

 Committee meets monthly and helps plan events for us from the “womb to the tomb.”

 It supports the Director of Faith Formation.

 God tells me “The benefits are out of this world.”

 Especially needed are people with active imaginations.

Call Margaret Stimmler, Faith Formation Director, at 952-935-5536.

Happy Birthday Fr. Ralph & Thank You

Thank you Fr. Ralph for your faithful commitment to our parish for 10 years. As you begin your 11th year as our pastor on December 1st, we ask God to bless you as you have blessed us.