PARISH CENSUS
The Archdiocese of Portland requires that a census be taken every year during the first two weeks of December. Total attendance for St. Stanislaus Parish has averaged: 260 in 2010, 286 in 2011, 253 in 2012 and 251 in 2013. This includes all Masses – English, Polish and Croatian.
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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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THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT:
Who is He?
The answer to the question, „Who is He?” will depend on you. No library can do it for you, because we are not concerned with definitions. We are concerned with flesh and blood – our flesh and blood which we unite with His flesh and blood. Remember it is living.
The Mass is not a feast of dead things. It is joining ourselves in the entirety of who we are to Jesus and all that He is. We join our bodies. We join our minds, our wills, our emotions, and our souls to Him in the Blessed Sacrament.
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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
Bring a dish to share and a donation of $5.00 per person to cover drinks. Please join us for this parish family gathering.
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