Week 1 - Thursday
Feast of St. Nicholas
Scripture Reflection:
Learn More About St. Nicholas
Today we remember St. Nicholas, patron saint of children, brides, grooms, fishermen, judges, mariners, merchants, parish clerks, pharmacists, pilgrims, prisoners, sailors and bakers. As a family, gather together to remember this special, generous saint - bake cookies for a friend, neighbor, or homebound relative. Click here for information, family activities and resources related to the Feast of St. Nicholas.
Advent Opportunities:
Attend Daily Mass
We invite you to attend Mass as a family during Advent. We gather as a parish community for daily Mass weekday mornings at 6:45 am and 8:00 am.
Meet with Mothers
Our Women's Bible Study meets today to continue their study of the Bible. Join us in the Parish Office Boardroom at 10:00 am. Childcare is available.
Study the Bible
Join Bob Olson and fellow parishioners for a Bible study at 7:00 pm in the Parish Office Boardroom.
Celebrate the Joy of Giving with Your Family
Project Santa Advent Giving Tree continues today with our Advent tree full of ornaments. All the ornaments describe items needed by Holy Cross Center. This year we will help 200 women and 50 children. Thank you to all who took an ornament from our tree. December 9th is the return date for the gifts. Please bring them to the social hall between 8:30am and 1:30pm. If you did not get an ornament and wish to still participate Catholic Charities is asking for ten dollar gift certificates for teens. You may call Martha or Sharon at 439-0124 for more information. Thank you for sharing your blessings with others.
LIFETEEN Serves
Do you need time to get ready for the holiday? On December 8 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Life Teen will babysit your children over five years of age. There will be movies, fun and games. There is no fee, but donations are welcomed. Pack your children a sack lunch and off you go! Click here to download permission slip or pick one up in the office. For more information, please call Sharon at 439-0124 ext. 111.
Experience a Retreat
Sister Disciples of the Divine Master
Workshop by Fr. Steve Coffey, OSB
Topic: The Nuns of Helfa & Eucharistic Spirituality
Where: Sister Disciples of the Divine Master, 3700 N. Cornelia Avenue, Fresno
When: Saturday, December 15th - 9:30am - 3:00pm
Cost: $20.00
Please bring your sacklunch, notebook & pen. Please call Sr. Tiziana or Pauline for reservations at (559) 275-9978.
The St. Anthony Retreat is offering the following retreat experiences
during the season of Advent:
December 7 - 9 Beginning Experience Weekend
For Additional Information contact the St. Anthony Retreat Center, Diocese of Fresno at (559) 561-4595 or email stanthonyretreatcenter@yahoo.com
