SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT:
John the Baptist the Forerunner
He is chosen, like all the prophets, and like all of the prophets he will infuriate the self-righteous and the evil. He will be murdered. Like all of the prophets (like all of us) he knows something is going to happen. God tells him so. But like us, he has no clue as to what will happen until he sees it. John is at the Jordan baptizing and among the crowd of the curious is an ordinary person, like us. Nothing makes this person stand out, but John sees beyond the ordinary to the unimaginable.
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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION – December 9
The Bishops of the United States in 1847 petitioned Pope Pius IX that the Blessed Virgin Mary be declared patroness of the United States under the title of the Immaculate Conception. Since the usual feast day falls on Sunday this year, it has been moved to Monday and is not a holy day of obligation,but on Monday, December 9th, there will be Masses at 11AM (Eng.), 7PM (Pol.) and 8PM (Cro.).
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POTLUCK FOR ALL WOMEN OF PARISH
There will be a potluck for all women of the parish combined with a baby shower for our parishioner, Kimberly Roland. It will take place on Saturday, December 14 at noon. All women of the parish are invited to attend. For more information, please contact Grace Golonka at (503) 453-3056.
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CONFESSIONS BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Friday, December 20, 6-9PM Confession is an important preparation for the Celebration of Christ’s Birth. Confessions will take place on Friday, December 20, from 6-9PM. Fr.Stanislaus Żak will be here to help with confessions.
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SAINT ANDRE BESSETTE ASSISTANCE
FOR ADVENT
Please bring donations to the Parish Hall: jackets, sleeping bags, blankets, socks, shoes, backpacks, hats, gloves, scarves, adult-sized jeans/pants, sweaters, Tri-Met tickets, travel-size shampoo, lotion & deodorant, canned tuna, peanut butter.
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NEW YEAR PARTY – DECEMBER 31, 8PM
Please bring a dish to share and a donation of
$5.00 per person to cover drinks.