We wait in joyful hope for the birth of our Savior. This week’s updates are being sent early as we prepare for the holiday. / Esperamos con gozosa esperanza el nacimiento de nuestro Salvador. Las actualizaciones de esta semana se enviarán temprano debido a que nos preparamos para las vacaciones.

St. Paul Catholic Church will celebrate Mass on December 24 at 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM (Spanish) and on December 25 at 12:00 AM (midnight) and 10:00 AM. Midnight Mass will be live-streamed on our website, Facebook page and YouTube channel. Please note that masks are encouraged at all Mass times and required at the 10:00 AM Mass on December 25. We also ask that you maintain distance between family units. In order do the needed cleaning between Mass times, we kindly request that you not gather in the Narthex following Mass, instead proceed to exit. Thank you.

We all love the songs of the Advent season, especially when sung by children. This year will bring you the opportunity to enjoy sound no matter where you are. The children have been working hard since the start of school to produce a program for you. The Advent program will premier on our website, Facebook page and YouTube channel on Tuesday, December 15 at 6:00 PM. We hope you enjoy the sounds of this special season! / A todos nos encantan las canciones del tiempo de Adviento, especialmente cuando las cantan los niños. Este año les brindaremas la oportunidad de disfrutar del sonido sin importar dónde se encuentre. Los niños han estado trabajando duro desde el comienzo de la escuela para producir un programa para usted. El programa de Adviento se estrenará en nuestro sitio web, página de Facebook y canal de YouTube el martes 15 de diciembre a las 6:00 p.m. ¡Esperamos que disfrute de los sonidos de esta temporada especial!

About a year ago I was asked to serve on a Stewardship Committee for the diocese. I was unsure about this at the start as I wondered if the input I and the other committee members provided would be heard. Reflecting back, this experience has helped me in many ways. I have learned things that other parishes do to help their parishioners grow in faith. I have developed a better understanding of the support provided by the diocese to our local parish. I can say that my uncertainty no longer exists because the discussions held at each meeting and through email were heard. (Versión en español debajo de la versión en inglés).