YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED for All the Hospitalized and Homebound in Our Christian Community

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED for all the hospitalized and homebound in our Christian community and for all the men and women who serve in our military.

PLEASE NOTE A CHANGE in the Christmas Mass schedule- We will be NOT be having Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. We will instead have Mass at 9:00PM.

THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Friday, December 8th is a Holy Day of Obligation

Vigil Mass on Thursday at 5:30PM

Friday Masses are 8:00AM, 10:30AM (School Mass) and 5:30PM

BEHOLD OUR ADVENT TREE IN THE FRONT OF THE CHURCH! This green tree is a symbol of life. It will turn white with bows as we bring gifts for local needy children. Please select a child’s name card from the tables near the organ at the front of the church. Carefully read the directions on your child’s card and purchase the 4 items promised. PLEASE BE SURE TO ATTACH THE NAME TAG TO YOUR GIFT and return it NO LATER THATN 1:30am Mass ON Sunday, December 17th. After placing your wrapped gift near the Advent Tree, you may put a white bow on the tree. What a beautiful demonstration of sharing God’s love this Christmas! God Bless You! For more information, call 889-6846.

THE NEXT Bereavement Support Group at St. Peter Catholic Church will begin on Thursday, January 11th from 2: 30 pm to 4:00pm. for 10 weeks in the parish hall. We work from a journal that is a Christ centered approach to the grieving process. Class size will be limited. For more information or to make reservations for the class, contact Linda at 747-7973 before January 9th. The address for the church is 1701 Indian Creek Parkway, Jupiter.

‘TIS (almost) THE SEASON-We prepare for everything we consider important in life. And that includes Christmas. Join our parish for Best Advent Ever, a free email program that will help you prepare for Christmas in a unique way. Each day you’ll receive an email with...

-short inspirational videos from Matthew Kelly and Dr. Allen Hunt

-practical tips for your everyday life

-real life stories of hope

To sign up, visit

WE NEED YOU! Volunteers are needed at the beautiful new St. Vincent de Paul Thrift store at 250 W. Indiantown Rd., Suite #108, Indiantown Rd. in Jupiter, for one three-hour shift per week at a schedule convenient for you. Volunteers have fun, meet nice people and receive a discount. College and high School students are welcome and earn community service. Please drop into the store or call 561-401-9585 to schedule a time.

ANNIVERSARY MASS

Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach, will preside at the celebration of our 34th Annual Anniversary Mass for Married Couples on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at 10:30AM, at St. Paul of the Cross Church in North Palm Beach. Cake, coffee and punch will be served in the parish hall after the Mass. All couples who will be celebrating 25, 40, or 50 or more years of marriage in the calendar year 2018 are invited to participate.

To attend, please contact your own parish office and register your names as soon as possible – but no later than Monday, February 5, 2018. We ask that all participating couples arrive at St. Paul Church by 10:00AM -- thirty minutes prior to the start of the Mass, so you can receive your personal certificate.

Directions: St. Paul of the Cross Church, 10970 Jack Nicklaus Drive (State Road A1A), North Palm Beach, FL 33408. From I-95 take Exit 79A or the FL Turnpike take Exit for PGA Blvd. Travel east on PGA Blvd and cross the intersection of US Highway 1 where PGA Blvd changes to A1A/Jack Nicklaus Drive. Travel about 1.4 miles. The Church is located on the left (east) side of the road.

ST. CLARE CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS

Save the Dates: Mardi Gras Festival Jan 18-21, 2018

Our annual festival has moved to the 3rd weekend in January with a new events company which means new rides and more opportunities for fun with your family!

Mardi Gras Sponsorships: Ride and Games sponsors start as low as $300 for the 3-day event and increase up to $2500 for the Main Stage banner. Contact Courtney Tellier at (561) 282-8968 for details.

Mardi Gras Volunteers Needed: Mardi Gras is in need of volunteers including clean-up support. Shifts are available in 3 hour blocks. High school students are welcome to volunteer for services hours. Interested in supporting this great event? Call Christine Fox at 309-5482 or email .

This week’s 2nd collection will be for the Retired Religious

The collection for the weekend of November 25 & 26, 2017

Offering $ 11,191 School $1,633 Votive Candles $121

12/028:00AMFritz HetzelEd Furey & Sue Basen

5:30PMJohn RiccioBrother

12/037:30AMAll People of the Parish

9:30AMLisa FordThe Carman Family

11:30AMPhilomena & ShamalaFamily

Xavier

5:30PMFritz HetzelThe Bernardin Family

12/048:00AMTimothy SheehanDan & Mary Jo Higgins

12/058:00AMGloria MillerFrank Altieri

12/068:00AMDavid LiberdaMadeline Perez Family

12/078:00AMRobert & Jayne Frantz & Dec’d Frantz Family

5:30PMRon ChambersThe Martino Family

12/088:00AMJoseph GaccionJacki & Richard Loffedo

10:30AMFritz HetzelSt. Clare Faculty & Staff

5:30PMEdward PetrazzuoloLouise & Joseph D’Aila

12/098:00AMBill TenBroeckMother

5:30PMSusan TorinoHusband, Gene

12/107:30AMAll People of the Parish

9:30AMAlexander MontgomeryWm. & Deborah Weible

11:30AMNatalie & Christopher O’NeillFamily

5:30PMLiz Fitzmaurice MontrossThe Michaelis Family