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SETON CATHOLIC AND SETON ACADEMY CHRISTMAS DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION: On Sunday, December 9th the Catholic schools of Plattsburgh will hold a dinner from noon o 5 pm at the High School at 206 New York Road. Turkey with all the trimmings, including dessert. There will be a great silent auction filled with fantastic items. All the proceeds will benefit Seton Academy and Seton Catholic. Handicap accessible. Take outs available CHRISTMAS FLOWERS COLLECTION: As in the past you will find envelopes at the entrance to the church for memorial donations for Christmas flowers and decorations. Place your envelope with your contribution in the collection basket. Your generous contribution is very much appreciated. CHRISTMAS HYMNS WITH CHILDREN: The children in Grades 1-5 who participate in the Religious Education Program on Thursdays will be invited to sing Christmas Carols before the 4:00 Mass on Christmas Eve. Practices will be at the Parish Center after the religion class on Thursday December 6th and at St. James Church on Thursday December 20th. Parents whose children will participate are asked to pick up their child at 4:30 PM on those days. CHRISTMAS MASSES
Christmas Eve, December 24
Christmas Day, December 25 BLESSING PRAYER BEFORE SENDING CHRISTMAS CARDS:
Blessed are you, Lord, our God and Father! SPECIAL MEETING FOR CHRISTMAS BASKETS: The Ladies of St. James will be meeting at the Parish Center on Monday, December 3rd, at 6:30 p.m. to prepare the Christmas sunshine baskets which the elves will be delivering on December 4th. Thanks ladies for all of your help. ADVENT: Advent is the Season of Joy in which the Church celebrates God’s promise of fulfilment. The prophets of long ago prepared the hearts of the people of the Old Testament for a Messiah who would come to save His people. The hopes and dreams of that fulfilment are in the Person of Jesus Christ, the gift of God. God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. (John 3:16). Plan Advent family activities such as an Advent Wreath as an occasion to pray together and spiritually prepare for the great celebration of Christmas. NEW BEGINNINGS: “NEW BEGINNINGS” is a group of divorced and separated people that meet every Thursday at 7:00 PM at St. Peter’s Church, Plattsburgh in the Upper Room. For more information contact St. Peter’s Rectory at 563-1692. BRUNCH WITH LADIES OF ST. JAMES: The Ladies of St. James Christmas Brunch will be held on December 9th at 11:30 a.m. at Cricket's Restaurant, Bearswamp Road, Peru. Tickets are $13.80 (Seniors $11.50) gratuity included in prices. Society members are asked to please bring two "unwrapped" gifts for the Chinese Auction. All ladies of the parish are invited, with their spouses/guests. Please RSVP by November 30th. A sign-up sheet is in the vestibule. HOLY DAYS: Catholics are obliged to assist at Mass on certain holy days. Saturday, December 8th is the holy day of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Masses for this Holy Day will be at 5:30 PM on December 7th and 8:30 AM on December 8th. Please note that on Saturday, December 8th the 4:00 PM Mass is not the Mass of the Holy Day but is that of the Second Sunday of Advent. |
