What are you doing to prepare for the birth of Jesus?

Though the world would have us believe that Christmas is all about parties, presents and a few extra pounds, for Catholics it's truly a time of preparation. That is, preparing our hearts to receive Jesus.

Many will want to attend reconciliation (confession), daily mass or other special events. Here's what you need to know to make the most of this Advent season

Daily Mass Schedule During Advent, Nov 28 - Dec 23

• Mon - Fri 6:45 AM and 9:00 AM
• Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri - 6:00 PM
• Wednesday - 7 PM
• Saturday - 9 AM

Tues, Dec 6, 7 PM - Penance Service - St Thomas More

Mass for Immaculate Conception, Dec 8

• Wednesday, Dec 7, Vigil Mass - 7:00 PM
• Thursday, Dec 8 - 6:45 and 9:00 AM, 7 PM
  

Saturday, Dec 10, 6:30 PM, Parish Christmas Party

Mon, Dec 13, 7 PM, Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass

Weds, Dec 17, 9:30 AM and 4-5 PM - Reconcilation (Confessions)at Good Shepherd

Mon, Dec 19, 7 PM - Penance Service - Good Shepherd

Tues, Dec 20, 7:00 PM - Lessons and Carols

Tues, Dec 20, 7:00 PM - Penance Service - Blessed Sacrament

Wed, Dec 21, 7 PM - Penance Service - St. Louis

Wed, Dec 21, 9:30 AM & 7:30 PM - Reconcilation (Confessions) at Good Shepherd

Christmas Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve Mass - Saturday, December 24


• 2:30 PM     Family Mass - Spirit Singers and Pageant
• 5:00 PM     5:30 PM Choir
• 7:00 PM     Men's Choir
• 9:00 PM     Seasonal Choir with Bells
• 11:00 PM   6:00 PM Choir



Christmas Day Mass - Sunday, December 25


• 8:30 AM     Shaftel Family
• 10:00 AM   Shaftel Family
• 12 NOON   Tweedie Family
  

NOTE:  Seating in Church may not be reserved for Christmas Masses.

Babysitting is available at 2:30, 5:00 and 7 PM Masses Christmas Eve

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God

• Mass - Saturday, Dec. 31, 5:30 PM Vigil
• Mass - Sunday, Jan. 1, 8 & 10:15 AM, 12 Noon and 6 PM