Author: Caroline Seidel

Advent Begins Dec 1

As you prepare for Christmas, join us for these offerings during Advent:

December 3rd – 6pm, Advent by Candlelight
December 9th – 7pm Mass Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
December 15th – 9am until 1pm, Breakfast with St. Nicholas 
                          – 6:30pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
                          – 7pm Night Prayer
December 16 – 7pm, Mass with Anointing
December 17 – 9am Mass followed by all day Adoration; 6:55pm Benediction; 7pm Reconciliation Service          



 

 

Breakfast with St. Nicholas December 15

Join us Sunday, December 15, from 9am-1pm for Breakfast with St. Nick.  Enjoy a delicious meal and get your picture taken with the patron saint of children.  Cost is free-will offering.  This event is sponsored by the SS. John and Paul Knights of Columbus.

Oh, Come All Ye Faithful

Join us on December 22 at 6:30pm for the Blessing of SS. John and Paul’s NEW Outdoor Nativity Display donated by our Knights of Columbus council.  We will also be blessing the baby Jesus figure from your home Nativity set.  

The Blessings will be followed by Christmas Carols, hot cocoa, cookies, and fellowship!

If you would like to donate some cookies to this event, call the office or sign up on the bulletin board.

 

 

 

Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John

Winter Scripture Study Series:  January 8th  – Feb 26th                 Wednesdays: 10 – 11:30AM

Following Christ takes more than simply believing in him or doing what he asks of us. Jesus wants you to be more than just a believer—he wants you to be his disciple and friend. In this 8-part video series, theologian, author and Catholic Speaker Dr. Edward Sri will present what it takes to follow Christ and discover the joy of divine friendship. You will see how God, and only God, can satisfy the deepest desires of your heart.

Click here to register or fill out a paper form in the main office.

Contact Maxine for questions: max761935@yahoo.com.

Please register by Dec 20
$25 Registration fee covers cost of materials for the Winter Series only

Make checks payable to SS. John and Paul Parish

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception December 9

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated December 9 with Mass at 7pm.  

This Feast falls on December 9 this year. While this is a Holy Day of Obligation, Archbishop Vigneron has dispensed faithful from obligation for this year. Monday, December 9, remains a great solemnity to celebrate the Blessed Mother, the patron of our beloved country. The faithful are still encouraged to attend Mass on that day.

The “no Mass obligation” rule for the USA only applies to when January 1, August 15 and November 1 fall on a Saturday or Monday, and only for those three Solemnities. Note that next year, in 2025, December 8 will fall on a Monday and there will be NO dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on that day.

His Table – December 10

His Table Community Meal began November 2, 2010 to serve our local community and offer a free meal
to those individuals and families facing economic struggles.  This free meal is served on Tuesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at the Romeo United Methodist Church on Main Street.

 SS John and Paul is scheduled to serve a meal on December 10.   We are looking for volunteers to help prepare and serve dinner.  Donated items are also needed for dessert.

If you would like to help with this ministry, please sign up on the bulletin board, call Caroline at the parish office or email at cseidel@ssjohnandpaul.org

 

 

Anointing Mass December 16 at 7pm

Most of us usually think of asking for this anointing only when we are nearing death through sickness or old age. However, if this is the case, we would be missing out on the opportunity for God to heal and help us at times when we might need Him the most – when we are having surgery, dealing with a physical, mental, emotional, or even spiritual affliction. It is during these difficult times that we need the Holy Spirit’s gifts of strength, faith, peace, and courage. It is during these times, as well, that we should seek to receive this wonderful Sacrament.

Crafty person wanted!

We are looking for a creative individual that would be responsible for decorating the bulletin board in the main hallway of the Faith Formation Wing.

Looking for “that” individual  ~
Are you artistic?  Are you creative?  Enjoys creating displays?  Has a talent for decorating?

Please consider sharing your special gift and talents with the parish. Contact confirmation@ssjohnandpaul.org for more information and to sign up.

 

 

 

Evening Adoration

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be the third Sunday of the month from 6:30PM to 7:30PM

2024 dates:  Oct 20, Nov 17, and Dec 15