Fr. Jim's Jots - 3rd Sunday of Advent - 12.15.2019

Fr. Jim's Jots

Happy Advent!

Today, we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday.  On this special Third Sunday of Advent, we rejoice, for the Lord is near.  Today, we light our 3rd candle on the Advent Wreath, the pink one.  The vestments that the Priest and Deacon wear are also pink or rose to remind us that the Lord is near.  Have we prayerfully prepared to celebrate Christmas and what changes do I need to do to be ready to welcome our Lord?

You're invited to a special Christmas Bingo/lunch this Friday, December 20th ($5) with Christmas Bingo.  All are invited to wear your "ugly Christmas sweater" or "tacky ornament" on your head.  It should be fun.  A special prize will be given to the "best ugly sweater".

Our young people are preparing for our Christmas Eve play.  We are pleased to have so many involved this year.  The play on Christmas Eve starts at 5 p.m. with Mass following at 6 p.m.  There will be Christmas Carols also, so please plan on arriving early.  Christmas Day Mass is 9 a.m.

If you are interested in donating Christmas flowers In Memory Of or In Honor Of a loved one, please see the handout in today's bulletin.  Return it to EJC or Janet Stern asap or no later than Sunday, December 22nd.

Gaudete Blessings,

Fr. Jim

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