Dear Friends,

 

Blessings on this Third Sunday of Advent. Be sure to see the information in the vestibule and online for the schedules and activities we have during this sacred season, and for Christmastide. Please start planning now; the Christmas schedule is different than our regular weekend schedule!!

 

Two fine traditions at St. Paul’s during Advent involve outreach to others, as Christ would have us do. First, our Jesse, or Giving Tree, located in the foyer. There are still some tags available, and purchases should be returned by noon on the 14th to the Parish Center. Also, we come to our final Wednesday Community lunches this week. (Dec. 17.) Come and support our unhoused sisters and brothers and others, helping by setting up, cleaning up, serving food, bringing food, or simply sitting and chatting with our guests. Thanks to all who have offered such great service this year.

 

The final Choir Boys’ Christmas Concerts will be this Sunday at 3:00. What a grand tradition this is!  There is free parking available at the Broadway Street Garage, just a ten-minute walk from the church. Tickets are available online and at the door. Please plan on coming and bring a lot of friends.

 

On Monday, December 22, we will have three priests available for confession in the church from 6:30 to 8:00, in addition to our Saturday offering. The Lord is full of kindness and mercy!

 

We have begun the Parish Grand Annual. Thank you to those who have already contributed. Many like to make the donation before the end of the year, so if $450 or any other gift is planned, now might be the best time!! As always, my goal is not so much what you give, but that all participate at some level in this undertaking together.

 

I’d like to remind you that terrific Christmas presents are available in our Parish Gift Shop. Items include stocking stuffers and some fine religious items. Come check it out!

 

God bless, Fr. Kelly