The Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of the Immaculate Conception is the patroness of the United States of America. Her feast day on December 8th is always a holyday of obligation. Join us for a special Triduum at 7 pm: Monday, December 6th in Spanish, Tuesday, December 7th in English, and Wednesday, December 8th in Portuguese. We will have Mass and pray the rosary. Masses for the holyday will be the Vigil on Tuesday at 7 pm in English. On Wednesday, December 8th at 9 am and 12:10 pm in English. Mass will be at 7 pm in Portuguese as usual.

On December 12, 1531, (490 years ago), on a hill outside of modern day Mexico City, Our Lady appeared to a native Juan Diego with the request that he be her messenger to the local bishop to build a shrine to her honor on the site. The bishop didn't believe him and asked for a sign. On this day, Our Lady provided that sign when she sent him to collect roses growing nearby. She arranged them in his tilma and when he presented them to the bishop, her image was permanently impressed on his tilma. Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patroness of all the Americas, and in particular of the unborn. It is tradition in Latin American communities to begin the day with songs and prayers to Our Lady. Join us at 6:30 am in the upper church for the traditional Mañanitas and the rosary. Light refreshments will be provided in the connector after the prayers. All are welcome to join us and honor Our Lady and pray for our country and the unborn.

A new ornament featuring our parish is available this year. It is a full color reproduction of the stained glass window of the Nativity, recently refurbished as part of our renovation project. It comes in a handsome gift box for gift giving. This year's ornament is available at $20 each. Ornaments from the previous years are also available at $15 for 2019 and 2020.

Join our parish family for a holiday gathering on Saturday, December 4th from 5:30 to 10:30 pm in our large hall. Ron Auger will be our DJ for the evening. Come and enjoy a veritable feast of chicken, pork, pasta, rice, salad and a variety of homemade desserts. A cash bar for beer and wine. And the friendly face of the North Pole will also attend for photos for holiday sharing too. Tickets are $25 each, and those under 12 are $15. Tickets will be available in the office and at the door