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Young men and women, ages 15+, are invited to join us on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in the St. Francis/St. Clare meeting rooms after the 5 PM Vigil Mass for a special event to hang out with local priests and religious sisters, to learn about their lives and vocations. Please RSVP to Fr. Andrew St.Denis by Jan. 7th via email: [email protected].

Millions of Monicas are mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, Confirmation sponsors, and aunts coming together to lift up our children of all ages in prayer. Beginning on Jan 6, 2026, we will begin our new time: Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 PM in the Divine Mercy Chapel.

"In a society that prefers secular ways of celebrating Christmas, we need to pause and reflect upon the wonder of the Nativity--God becoming one like us, born in a humble stable, in the darkness of night and yet bringing the light of hope to all." Read Bishop Senior's full Christmas letter here.

There will be NO Eucharistic adoration on both upcoming Thursdays: Dec. 25th, and January 1, 2026. However, there WILL BE confessions during its normal time, 4-5 PM, on Jan. 1st. On Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, we will have 1st Friday confessions before and 1st Friday anointings after both the 6:45 AM and 8 AM daily Masses.

The Parish Office will be closed starting noon Tuesday, Dec. 23rd, through Friday, Dec. 26th. We will reopen 8 AM Monday, Dec. 29th, and then close again at noon Tuesday, Dec. 30th. We will reopen Friday, Jan. 2nd, 2026, and resume normal office hours.

The parish building will be closed after the 8 AM daily Mass on Wednesday, Dec. 17th, due to floor maintenance. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Senior religious need your help. After a lifetime of ministry for little to no pay, many of their communities are struggling to care for them. Your donation will directly impact thousands of senior religious by providing them with care, medicine, and other necessities. Please give back to those who have given a lifetime. Donate to the Retirement Fund for Religious collection at Mass this weekend.

There is another round of scam emails and texts being sent during these holiday months. Emails or texts from Fr. Kyle Sahd or Fr. Andrew St.Denis asking for help with gift cards or to buy from a specific retailer are SCAMS!

The Dec. 16th and 23rd meetings are cancelled. We will be meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 30th, at the usual time: 6:30 PM. Beginning on Jan 6, 2026, we will begin our new time: Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 PM in the Divine Mercy Chapel.

"Today we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. On this occasion, I want to speak to you personally. Today, I'm thinking especially of you and of the faith you carry so deeply in your heart. You are a cherished part of our local Church, and I am so grateful for the gifts you bring to our Diocesan family." Read Bishop Senior's full letter here.

Any child in 2nd grade and up are welcome to sing in the Children and Teen choir for the 4 PM Christmas Eve service. Rehearsal will be on Monday, Dec. 22nd at 6:30-7:30 PM in the church. Please email Stephen Falencki at [email protected] to sign up!

This weekend's second collection is for the Jamaican Mission Team. Every year since 2003, our parish gathers a team to travel to the Diocese of Mandeville to perform various missionary works for one week in January. All donations in the second collection will go to pay the team’s room and board.

The parish office will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 9th, for our staff retreat. Thank you for understanding.

Next Monday, Dec. 8th, is the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is the Patronal Feast Day of the USA. Because Mary is the patroness of our country, this holy day is obligatory, even as it lands on a Monday. As such, our Mass times on that Monday are as follows: 6:45 AM; 8:30 AM; 12:10 PM; 7:00 PM

The Prayer Shawl Ministry will host its yearly Christmas Bazaar before and after all Masses on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6th and 7th, in the Narthex. This is a cash-only event.