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Happy Advent! We have reached that most marvelous time of the year, with spectacular lights, delicious treats and time with family and friends. I know as parents we often get caught up in the to do lists and stress of it all but I encourage you to take time, and savor this blessed season. Help your family put Christ in the center of your celebration. Enjoy the anticipation and preparations. Put the focus where it should be and if you are not sure what that would look like, read How to live Advent at home!

ATM MITTEN HAT TREE UPDATE
I'm so proud of your children! They donated 406 mittens, hats and gloves to the children in Appalachia. It is inspiring to see the work that they have done, holding hot chocolate stands, raking leaves, building things, holding bake sales and tag sales. These children are our future and with their efforts, their commitment and concern for others I'm eternally optimistic the world will be a better place! Check out some of the photos here.

ADVENT HAPPENINGS...

Maggie's Story - Dec. 6/7th
If you have a 1st or 2nd grader in the classroom program, be sure to ask them about Ms. Juanita's surprise this week!

Give a Parent a Hand - Dec. 9th 6-9pm
Registration is required for this event (click the red button below)! Sign your potty-trained children up for a night of fun while you and your spouse or friends enjoy a night to yourself. Children can be dropped off at St. Mike at 6:00pm. They will be fed dinner and a treat, watch Christmas movies, will have crafts and games to keep them busy until pick up at 9:00pm. There is no cost, we only ask that you bring donations for this project! Contact Mike Horvath with questions mhorvath@saint-mikes.org.

Give a Parent a Hand Sign Ups!

Advent Play and Prayer Service - Dec. 13/14 (during the first 30 min. of class)
The fifth graders, a few fourth graders will be presenting the Huron Indian Tale called Jesus is Born! All parents are encouraged to join us and any at-home families are welcome to join in as well. We could still use parents to act as stage hands and photographers. If you are willing to help out, contact Patti at pkamper@saint-mikes.org.

ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM CHRISTMAS BREAK - Dec 20th - Jan 25th
Dec. 13/14 will begin our long winter break for the grades 1-5 classes. Classes for these faith formation programs will resume on January 31/Feb. 1!

SACRAMENT PREPARATION -
If you have a child registered for sacrament preparation, you should have received an email on Monday, Nov. 27th confirming their session placement. If you believe you registered your child for sacrament preparation and did not receive this email, let Patti know as soon as possible.

PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN CHRISTMAS BREAK - Dec 17th - Dec 31st
The preschool and kindergarten classes will meet for the last class in December on Dec. 10th. Classes will resume January 7th.

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE -

Regular Sunday Liturgies on Dec. 24th
7:45am | 9:15am

Christmas Eve Liturgies on Dec. 24th
3:00pm | 5:30pm | 7:30pm | 10:00pm | 11:55pm

Christmas Day Liturgy on Dec. 25th
11:00am

Please note the parish office will be closed from Dec. 25-Jan 1st. Have a blessed Advent and Christmas season!