Christmas wreaths can be picked up after all Masses this weekend.
A Pancake Breakfast is taking place this Sunday, December 3rd, from 8:00am to 1:00pm in the Activity Center.
There will be an Advent Evening of Reflection with Dr. Melanie Barrett on the topic of: Marriage and Family from 7:00-9:00pm on Thursday, December 7th.
Masses on Friday, December 8th will be at 8:00am (Bilingual), 5:00pm (English), and 7:00pm (Vietnamese).
The next Leadership Academy meeting will be on Sunday, December 10th, from 10:45-11:45am in the Youth Room of the Convent.
All youth are invited to our first Youth Christmas Party on Saturday, December 16th, from 4:30-6:00pm in the Activity Center.
In preparation for Christmas, we will celebrate a 9-Day Simbang Gabi Novena beginning on Friday, December 15th.
There will be a second collection next weekend, December 9th & 10th, to support the Retirement Fund for Religious.
Our annual Christmas Concert will be held on Sunday, December 17th, at 5:00pm in the Activity Center.
Complete information about all these announcements can be found in today's bulletin.
You are invited to join us for our weekly Novena for Our Lady of Perpetual Help that is prayed every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in church.
On the first Wednesday of every month, we pray the Novena at 6:30 p.m. and celebrate Mass at 7:00 p.m.
Please join us as we honor Our Lady who powerfully aids and supports us.
All are invited to join us for the following:
· Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus every First Friday of the month. Silent Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 9:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Mass follows at 7:00 p.m.
· Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus every Third Friday of the month. Silent Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 9:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Benediction follows at 7:00 p.m.
· Holy Hour will be celebrated on Friday at 7:00 p.m. on Fridays when there is no all-day Adoration.
· A Novena for Our Lady of Perpetual Help is prayed every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in church. Mass is celebrated on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. with the Novena prayed at 6:30 p.m.
· The Rosary is prayed in church after every 8:00 a.m. Mass and every Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
· Mass in Tagalog is celebrated on the last Sunday of every month at 5:00 p.m.
· Youth Group Gatherings are on the first Sunday of every month – 3rd Floor Convent.
December 2-3
Pick up Christmas wreaths from Scouts after Mass.
December 3
First Sunday of Advent. Scout Pancake Breakfast 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Activity Center.
Monthly Youth Group Gathering 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. – 3rd Floor Convent
December 7
Advent Evening of Reflection with Dr. Melanie Barrett. “Marriage and the Family.” 7:00 p.m. in Church.
December 8
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Holy Day of Obligation. Bilingual English and Vietnamese Mass at 8:00 a.m. Mass in English at 5:00 p.m. Mass in Vietnamese at 7:00 p.m.
December 9-10
Second Collection – Retirement Fund for Religious.
December 10
Second Sunday of Advent – Parish Reconciliation. 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Activity Center.
Leadership Academy Meeting 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. – 3rd Floor Convent
December 15 Simbang Gabi. Bilingual English/Tagalog Mass at 6:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Activity Center.
December 15-23
Simbang Gabi Novena at Holy Child Jesus Parish. Please see our website at hcjp.org for times of Masses.
December 16
Youth Ministry Christmas Party. 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Activity Center. All youth are invited!
December 17
Third Sunday of Advent – Christmas Carol Concert. 4:00 p.m. Activity Center.
December 24
Fourth Sunday of Advent. Mass in Vietnamese at 7:30 a.m. Mass in English at 9:30 a.m. NO 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Mass.
December 24
Christmas Eve. Mass in English at 5:00 p.m. Mass in Vietnamese at 8:00 p.m.
December 25
Christmas Day. Mass in English at 9:00 a.m. Mass in Vietnamese at 11:00 a.m.
December 25-26
Rectory Office Closed.
December 31
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
SAVE THE DATE
January 1, 2024
New Year’s Day. Mary, Mother of God. Holy Day of Obligation. Mass in English at 9:00 a.m. Mass in Vietnamese at 11:00 a.m.
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