Weekly Highlights for December 7-12

Good morning St. Mary’s Families,

Need of the Week: This week we are asking for rice to help support our Christmas Hampers. We are still in need of several items to meet the needs of our parish families, and your generosity—no matter how big or small—helps us care for those who need it most. Thank you for your continued support.

Sunday, December 7

School-Led Mass at 10:00 am

This Mass is especially for our Confirmation candidates. All families are warmly invited to attend.

Monday, December 8

Grade 6 & 7 Basketball at Slesse

Girls: 3:15 pm

Boys: 4:30 pm

Wednesday, December 10

School Mass (Grades 2–7) – Please join us.

Christmas Lunch For Students at 12:00 pm (Thank you CWL for catering this event)

PEC Meeting – 7:00 pm

Thursday, December 8

Caroling at Valley Haven

Grade 6 & 7 Basketball at Vedder

Girls: 3:15 pm

Boys: 4:30 pm

Friday, December 12

Christmas Shop – Students may bring $2 to shop for gifts for their families.

Purdys Pick-up – 2:30–3:30 pm

Parish Penitential Service – 7:00 pm

Second Week of Advent Prayer

Heavenly Father,

As we light the second candle of Advent, may Your peace fill our hearts and our homes. Prepare us to welcome Your Son with hope, patience, and joy. Help us to bring Your light to others through kindness, generosity, and love. Amen.

Wishing you a blessed week as we continue our Advent journey.

Mrs. Weberg