FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

This coming Saturday, December 8, is a holy day honoring the most Blessed Virgin Mary. We celebrate Mary’s conception, free from original sin by our Almighty God. This feast is an obligatory day, in addition to the weekend requirement.

Masses will be Saturday morning at 8:00am at St. James, and 8:15am at All Saints.

SHARE IN THE CARE COLLECTION

This weekend there is a Retirement Collection to benefit two groups of people who have served us faithfully for many years. First, is the National Retirement Fund for Religious, which helps our retired sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. Secondly, we include the retirement needs of our own Green Bay Diocesan Senior Priests. Please be generous in helping those who have given so much over the years.

LITTLE BLUE BOOKS FOR ADVENT

Pick up a Little Blue Book to start your Advent journey today. All Circles of Faith churches have these daily meditation booklets available to help you pray just 6 minutes a day during this busy season. They are compact and fit easily in a purse, pocket, or backpack. Amazon cost is $4.00 each, but we are only asking for a $1.00 donation for each booklet.

EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINES IN DECEMBER

• Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 9am for the December 16 bulletin
• Friday, Dec. 14 at 9am for the December 23 bulletin
• Friday, Dec. 21 at 9am for the December 30 bulletin
• Friiday, Dec. 28 at 9am for the January 6 bulletin

ALPHA

ARE YOU READY TO EXPLORE YOUR CHRISTIAN FAITH?

Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith, consisting of 3 parts: a meal, a video and discussion. Embrace your faith and prepare yourself to be better equipped at hospitality, sharing your faith and serving others. A morning and Saturday option, at differing locations are offered to meet your schedule.

• All Saints Tuesdays starting November 27 from 9 - 10:30am (Adoration begins at 8am)
• St. James Saturdays starting January 19 from 9 - 11am

For more information, contact any of the parish offices, Deacon Jim Trzinski at (920) 240-1968, or Deacon Cal Naidl at (920) 544-1034

CATHOLIC RADIO NETWORK

Relevant Radio!

Relevant Radio and Immaculate Heart Radio recently joined forces to create a single Catholic radio network that includes 130 stations reaching millions from coast to coast and worldwide via live streaming. Relevant Radio provides programming that helps bridge the gap between faith and everyday life by producing a variety of popular programs that strengthen the family, solve problems and raise the heart and mind to God. Harley Roffers is a Relevant Radio Parish Ambassador and wants you to help spread the good news and give hope! You can reach him at 863-6601 or check out www.relevantradio.com.

RECONCILIATION TIMES

St. James/St. Joseph: Father Dennis Ryan will be available to hear confessions before Mass at St. James on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, starting at 6:30pm. At St. Joseph, Confessions may be arranged around the 8:15am Wednesday morning Mass. All Saints: Father Paul Demuth will hear Confessions every Saturday afternoon from 3:15 - 3:45pm, prior to Mass.

COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND

The strength and graces that come from the Eucharist are available to those who are unable to attend Mass due to illness, old age, or recuperation from surgery. Please call your parish office to make arrangements to have the Eucharist brought to you or a family member.

BISHOP RICKEN STATEMENT

Bishop Ricken has issued a letter to the people of the Green Bay Diocese expressing his thoughts about the accusations of sexual abuse and harassment caused by clergy in Pennsylvania. You can read the full text of his letter here, or go to www.thecompassnews.org for more Catholic news about this.

PARISH HOLY HOUR SCHEDULE

Dec. 20 Thu. 6:00-7:00pm St. James
Dec. 23 Sun. 8:30-9:30am St. Joseph

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION SCHEDULE

All Saints 1st Wednesday, 1pm-6pm
St. Joseph 2nd Tuesday, 1pm-7pm
St. James 3rd Thursday, 1pm-6pm

All Saints - Every Wednesday, 5am-6am - Followed by 1 hour faith sharing

Safe Environment

Each person has an inherent dignity as a beloved child of God.  The Diocese of Green Bay is committed to providing a safe environment in our parishes, in our schools, in our Faith Formation programs, and in all of our ministries, especially those that serve children, youth and individuals at risk.  If you want to learn more about the programs and resources available through the Diocese of Green Bay to live out this commitment, please click on the following link: http://www.gbdioc.org/ministry-formation-portal/safe-environment.html

REPORTING SEXUAL ABUSE

If you know of an incident of sexual abuse of a person who is now under the age of 18 by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer, please immediately call the civil authorities and then the diocese. If the person was abused as a minor but is now an adult, please call Jayne Stefanic, Diocesan Assistance Coordinator, at 920-272-8174, or toll free at 1-877-270-8184.

We always encourage you to report the incident to civil authorities.

YOU MATTER TO US — THERE IS HOPE

 Welcome Visitors

We sincerely hope that you feel at home in our Circle Churches and that you are among friends.

Please let us know if we can serve you in any way.