2018 December: A Graced People

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Dec 9 10 Find an interactive 11 The Wounded Body 12 13 Feast of St. Lucia 14 Family Friday 15 Try to be more
2nd Sunday of Advent advent calendar and of Christ-Prayer and Faith Formation Bake a braided sweet Presence Under the thoughtful of others
Faith Formation more activities at reflection on dealing A Graced People bread or cinnamon Tree gifts are due back today.
A Graced People with the sexual abuse
ssjohnpaul.org scandal in the Church 5:30-8 pm rolls. Read more about this weekend, Dec. 15-
5-7:30 pm by Dr. Matt Halbach St. Lucia the “Saint of 16. Wrap presents as a
6:30 pm, day chapel Light.” ssjohnpaul.org family tonight.

16 3rd Sunday of Advent 17 Prepare your heart 18 Word of the Month: 19 Liturgical color: Blue 20 Make special 21 Family Friday 22 As a household,
KC Breakfast 9-12 in for Christmas. Cruet: a small glass symbolizes the winter Christmas cards for Watch your favorite bless your manger
hall. Free will offering Advent Communal container used to carry darkness as we wait your grandparents or Christmas themed scene. Go to
supports parishioners & Penance Service 7pm the wine or water used for Jesus, the light, to other special family movie as a family ssjohnpaul.org for a
the community over the in the church. All are at Mass. come at Christmas. members. tonight. simple blessing ritual.
winter seasons. invited.

23 4th Sunday of Advent 24 25 Christmas Mass 26 27 28 29

All are invited to help
decorate the church for
Christmas from 6-8
pm.
8:30 am 2nd Day of Christmas 3rd Day of Christmas 4th Day of Christmas 5th Day of Christmas
Christmas Eve Happy Birthday Jesus! Two Turtle Doves: Three French Hens: Four Calling Birds: Five Golden Rings:
Masses 1st Day of Christmas Old & New Testament Faith, hope, & love Four Gospels First five books of Old
5 pm & 9:30 pm Find more about the 12 Choose a family Serve a special Get some bird seed Testament. Have a
Days of Christmas: member to bring peace chicken dish for and feed the birds. treat of sugar donuts.
ssjohnpaul.org. to today. supper.

30 Feast of the Holy 31 Mary, Mother of Jan 1 Feast of Mary, 2 3 4 5

Family Sunday God, Vigil Mass 6 pm Mother of God, 9 am 9th Day of Christmas 10th Day of 11th Day of 12th Day of
6th Day of Christmas 7th Day of Christmas Mass Nine ladies dancing: Christmas Christmas Christmas
Six geese-a-laying: Seven Swans a 8th Day of Christmas Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Ten lords-a-leaping: Eleven pipers piping: Twelve drummers:
Six days of creation. swimming: Gifts of the Eight maids a milking: Make a fruit salad for 10 Commandments. 11 Faithful Apostles. 12 points of belief in
Hide six eggs with a Holy Spirit. Choose a Beatitudes. Share an supper; can you use 9 Go on an adventure Can you do 11 random the Apostles Creed.
treat in each. gift you can work on ice cream treat. fruits? outside as a family. acts of kindness Pray the Creed for
today/year. today? bedtime prayer.

6 Epiphany of Our Lord 7 Don’t forget to do 8 Did you know the 9

Sunday your Epiphany Home liturgical color is still Faith Formation
Faith Formation Blessing, Find it at white? We celebrate A Year of Grace
A Year of Grace ssjohnpaul.org the Christmas season 5:30-8pm
5-7:30pm until the Baptism of
Our Lord next Sunday.

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Mark your calendar! Advent Prayer
 Stay-at-home Moms meet Thursday mornings at 9:30 am in the FDC God of Love,
child care room. Contact Jenni Lihs, jlihs@ssjohnpaul.org, for ques-
tions. All parents and children are welcome to join in! Your son, Jesus, is your greatest gift to us.
 The Wounded Body of Christ Prayer and reflection on dealing with
the sexual abuse scandal in the Church by Dr. Matt Halbach. Tuesday,
He is a sign of your love.
December 11 at 6:30 pm, day chapel Help us walk in that love
 Presence Under the Tree gifts are due back the weekend of Decem-
ber 15-16. Please include your slip of paper with your gifts. during the weeks of Advent,
 Knights of Columbus Breakfast after Masses Sunday December 16.
As we wait and prepare for his coming.
Free will donations support parishioners and community members in
need throughout the winter. We pray in the name of Jesus, our Savior.
 Prepare Your Heart for Christmas—an Advent Communal Penance
Service on Monday, December 17, 7:00 pm. The sacrament of Recon- Amen.
ciliation is also available on Saturdays at 4 pm.
 Young Adult faith sharing group will meet on December 18 for a
Christmas party at Elizabeth’s house. Contact Liz Donner,
ldonner@ssjohnpaul.org, for details.
 Tweens and JP Kidz meet Sunday, December 16 and January 3 at 6 pm
in the social room and the youth ministry room (The Rock) at the FDC.
 Teen Group and JYM meet Wednesday December 19 and January 2
Come early, at 6:30 pm, to the FDC social room for food and fellow-
ship before breaking into your respective sessions!
 All are invited to help decorate the church for Christmas, Sunday,
December 23 from 6-8 pm. Families with children welcome!
 Parish offices close for Christmas at noon on December 24, and all
day December 25 and 26.
 Christmas Eve Masses on Monday, December 24 will be celebrated
at 5:00 pm and 9:30 pm.
 Merry Christmas! Celebrate the birth of our Lord on Christmas Day
with Mass at 8:30 am.
Find additional faith formation ideas and resources by going to
 Parish offices closed for the Feast of Mary, Mother of God at noon
the parish website, www.ssjohnpaul.org, and clicking on the
on December 31 and all day on January 1.
Faith Formation E-Tools button in the middle of the home
 Feast of Mary, Mother of God, Vigil Mass Monday, December 31 at
page, right above the calendar. Or go directly to
6:00 pm, holy day Mass Tuesday, January 1 at 8:30 am.
www.ssjohnpaulfaithformation2018.weebly.com.