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PARISH CHRISTMAS COLLECTION FOR SPECIAL CHARITIES DECEMBER 5 & DECEMBER 6

PARISH CHRISTMAS COLLECTION FOR SPECIAL CHARITIES DECEMBER 5 & DECEMBER 6

As many of you know, every year at Christmas we take up a special collection for charity.  The collection this year will be taken up on December 5 and December 6 for the following special charities:

The Holy Land Christians Society for the benefit of the Creche Orphanage in Bethlehem in the Holy Land. The orphanage, managed by the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, has a long history in Bethlehem and has welcomed orphans since its foundation in the late 19th century. The Crèche provides services of high quality for children and people of the Palestinian Authority Area and continues to function thanks to the support of its benefactors.

The continued completion of converting a conference room at Holy Cross Academy into a new Chapel for the students, faculty and staff.

Micah Ministries receives much parish support for all its good works for the poor and homeless in  the Fredericksburg area. Our parish is one of nine governing Churches which financially support Micah through annual dues, and financial and volunteer support for their many ministries, including the Community Dinners and cold night shelter. This collection will assist the parish in continuing to provide much needed financial support to Micah.

We know you will be generous, as you have always been, and we thank you for sharing the joy of this holy season with those who are less fortunate.

 

Another Scam Email

Another Scam Email

There is another scam email that looks like it was sent by Fr. Mosimann asking for a favor, and then asking for money or gift cards.  Once again, this is a scam and the parish will never send out vague emails asking for money or gift cards.

From Our Pastor

From Our Pastor

Dear Folks,

I can’t believe that I am writing a bulletin note for the 1st Sunday of Advent! 2020 is teaching us to turn the other cheek over, and over, and over again.

As we prepare during Advent, it should not be a surprise that requests for our “Adopt-a-Family Member” Program and “Giving Tree” are at an all
time high. With the decreased attendance at Mass because of the pandemic, and increased pleas for help, our ability to help folks this year is finite. Therefore, I encourage you to please consider helping AND sharing the need with friends, family and neighbors looking to help folks in need.

Helping others is a command of the Gospel. I am so proud of the St. Mary’s staff and volunteers who have continued to put themselves at risk during a pandemic in order to help our most vulnerable brothers and sisters.

Ohhh, yes, and candlelight Masses…. 7pm each Sunday of Advent (tonight included) and December 27th too! It may be a little more of a challenge with limited server availability, but I believe we can rise to the challenge!

pax,
Fr Mosimann

First Sunday in Advent
November 29, 2020