december notes & news

As Catholics, we’re meant to spend this time preparing our hearts and minds for the coming of Christ. But that’s easier said than done. At this time of year, our senses are bombarded with holiday noise on all sides.
And when Christmas comes and goes, we say it happened too fast and we didn't get to appreciate it.
But it doesn’t have to be like that!
As we continue the season of Advent, we have opportunities coming up to help us focus on the 'reason for the season' and enter into a prayerful place amid the holiday chaos that is all around us. So get out those advent wreaths and nativities and let's celebrate together.

This Sunday Santa comes to St. James after the 9:30 Mass and will be here to greet the youngsters until 12:30. Pancakes are on the menu!
Also, not to be missed is our Annual Christmas Pageant on Saturday, December 17th immediately following the 5PM Mass.

IMPORTANT DECEMBER DATES
Saturday, Dec. 3rd 9AM – 12Noon Pageant Costume fitting (everyone EXCEPT lambs & sheep)
Saturday, Dec. 3rd 5PM - Level 8 Family Mass
Sunday, Dec. 4th 9:30AM- Level 1 & Level 2 Family Mass
            Breakfast with Santa immediately following in the Parish Center
Monday, Dec. 5th 5:00PM Home Taught Level 5 Room 101/102
Wednesday, Dec. 6th 5:30PM Level 3 & Level 4 Parent/Child in the Church
Thursday, Dec. 8th Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Holy Day of Obligation – Mass at 8:00AM & 12Noon
Friday, Dec. 9th – 6:30PM Ladies Advent Tea in the Parish Center
Monday, Dec. 12th – 5PM Pageant Narrator Rehearsal
Tuesday, Dec. 13th – 5PM Choir of Angels Rehearsal in the Church
Wednesday, Dec. 14th 10:30AM or 7:30PM (choose 1) Level 2 Parent Mtg. via Zoom
            5:00PM Pageant Character & Narrator rehearsal
Thursday, Dec. 15th 5:00PM Home Taught Level 6 Room 101/102
Friday, Dec. 16th 5:00PM Mandatory Pageant Dress Rehearsal for all in Parish Center
Saturday, Dec. 17th 5:00PM Mass followed by the Best Christmas Pageant Ever!!!


The office will be closed Monday, Dec. 19th through Monday, January 2nd. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd.