The change in seasons means Advent, Christmas, and winter activities are ramping up, including:
Women’s Advent Time of Reflection: Join parish women for “Entering into Advent with a Heart of Thanksgiving,” Friday, November 18, 6:30-9:00 PM, starting with Mass by candlelight. Father McGinnis will be the guest speaker.
Christmas Market: The StMCS Annual Craft Show is Saturday, December 3, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM at St. Michael Catholic School, with a great selection of handcrafted items, concessions, gift-wrapping, and a visit from Santa, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Interested in being a vendor? Email Annette Dehmer for information.
Winterblast: All teens grades 5-8 are invited to join us (plus 9th-graders this year only!) for an awesome lock-in at the Monticello Community Center, 7:00 PM Friday, December 9, through 2:00 AM Satuday, December 10. Space is limited; get details and register at stmacatholicyouth.org/winterblast.
Young Adults Ice-Skating and Gingerbread House-Making: Also on Saturday, December 10, Northwest Young Adults is hosting an afternoon of ice-skating and gingerbread! Meet at Gretta Becker's house; details at stmcatholicchurch.org/young-adults.
Young Adults Holy Hour: Then, on Tuesday, December 20, Northwest Young Adults is hosting a Holy Hour and social at St. Michael Catholic Church, 7:30 to 9:30 PM.
Snowtubing over Christmas Break: Students in grades 5-8, plus parent volunteers, are invited to a fun day of snowtubing in Taylors Falls, Thursday, December 29, 1:00-7:30 PM. The cost is $50, not including food. For details, visit stmacatholicyouth.org/snow-tubing.
Winter Bible Study:Online registration is now open for “Engaging the Struggles of Your Heart,” an eight-session study on Monday evenings, 7:00-8:30 PM, beginning January 16.
Also, stay tuned for details on the upcoming Men's Summit this Advent. We hope to see you all at the church for one or more of these great events!