Advent & Christmas

• Knights of Columbus (KC) Christmas Tree Lot: The KC Tree Lot opens Friday, November 29, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, in the St. Michael Catholic School parking lot. After that, hours will be Monday-Friday, 4:00-8:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, and Sunday 11:00 AM-5:00 PM. Proceeds support STMA Catholic Youth Ministry.
• Christmas Market: The St. Michael Catholic School (StMCS) Christmas Market is scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM, in the social hall at the church. Lunch is available, Santa will visit from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and all proceeds benefit StMCS.
• St. Nicholas Party: Also on Saturday, December 7, at 6:00 PM, all families are invited to the KC St. Nicholas Party in the social hall. This great family event includes a meal, a visit from St. Nicholas, open gym, and door prizes. Please bring a non-perishable food donation or a toy donation for disadvantaged youth
• Bambinelli Sunday: On the weekend of December 14-15, all families are invited to bring the figurines of Baby Jesus from their Nativity sets to church for a special blessing after the Saturday evening or Sunday Masses. Get full details online and join us with your bambinelli

Receive God's mercy in the sacrament of Reconciliation this Advent! In addition to our regular Confession schedule, you are invited to our Advent Individual Penance Service. Multiple priests will be on hand to hear confessions on Tuesday, December 17, beginning at 7:00 PM in the church.

• The vigil Mass will be Tuesday, December 31, at 5:00 PM (no 6:30 PM Mass.
• Mass times on Wednesday, January 1, will be 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM (with incense), and 5:30 PM