The collection at The Masses of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will benefit the Clergy Welfare Fund. This fund provides retirement and health care benefits to retired and infirm priests of our diocese. These men have dedicated their lives to God's work and continue to serve in whatever capacity they are able. Your contributions make our priests' retirement possible. Please consider a contribution this Christ-mas, giving back to them in thanksgiving for all they have done for us.

Catholic Extension is experiencing delays in production on the 2025 calendars. "Due to unforeseen circumstances in our production facility and the breakdown of a major binding machine, we are experiencing delivery delays at this time," said Dan Stremel, Senior Director of Calendar Operations. "We are working as quickly as we can to accurately fill all our calendar orders." Orders to be delivered by the end of December or early January.

Sacred Heart will once again offer an opportunity for parishioners and guests to enjoy delicious food and fellowship on Christmas Day in the Lower Hall. Chef Johnna has planned the following menu: garden salad with champagne vinaigrette, slow cooked roast beef with French onion gravy, maple and orange glazed spiral ham, twice baked mashed potatoes, zucchini & yellow squash with tomato gratin, cheddar broccoli casserole, rolls and butter, coffee and tea. For dessert there will be Christmas cookies with Fr. Bill's ice cream. The cost is $17 per person with payment required at the time of sign up. The sheet is in the Narthex. Write your name on and use the provided envelopes if paying cash. It will be a wonderful gathering with food, fellowship and caroling with family and friends as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.

We need the strength and peace that comes from the Holy Eucharist. If more people would take the time to make a Holy Hour, at least once a week, many things might change for the better.

"Often place your confidence in Divine Providence and be assured that sooner heaven and earth shall pass away than that the Lord neglects to protect you...My past, O Lord, to your mercy; my present, to your Love; my future to your Providence."                                                                          St. Padre Pio

There is a need for regular Adorers on Sunday at 7 - 8:00 pm and 8 - 9:00 pm
Contact Mike Ritch regarding PEA 832 231-7469

One of the blessings that our parish has at Christmas time is the availability of Formed at no cost. Access seasonal music, art, and programs that enhance, for your family, both Advent and Christmas by simply signing up for your free parish subscription at www.FORMED.org.  Add to your holidays by simply clicking on titles of interest to you and your family.

For those volunteers delivering Christmas Food Baskets, please note that Men's Club members will be available today, December 15, from 1-3:00 pm to load your cars. You will need the letter and number ID of your family. The men will load all presents and non-perishable food into your vehicles. Location is the Lower Hall entrance.