St. Alice Announcements
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6
The Immaculate Conception is Mary’s conception and is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Mary’s conception is immaculate because she was conceived without original sin. The angel Gabriel acknowledges this when he hails Mary as “full of grace” (Luke 1:28).
Father Mark will celebrate the following Masses for the Solemnity:
Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30pm - Spanish Vigil Mass
Thursday, Dec. 8 at 12:15pm - English Mass
Thursday, Dec. 8 at 6:30pm - All-Community Mass
Father Mark will lead the Act of Consecration at both the 12:15pm and 6:30pm Masses on Dec. 8 for anyone who has prepared for this consecration.
FUNERAL MASSES AT ST. ALICE
Please pray with us
for the souls of our dearly departed,
Marvel Loftus, Henry Huber and Josue Rodriguez Sevilla.
All are invited to the three Funeral Masses this week, which are as scheduled:
Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 6:30pm
Josue Rodriguez Sevilla
Wednesday, Dec.7 at 12:15pm
Marvel Loftus
Friday, Dec. 9 at 12:15pm
Henry Huber
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE AT ST. ALICE
Father Mark is encouraging everyone to go to confession during Advent. There will be at least five priests at the Penance Service at St. Alice on Friday, Dec. 9 at 6pm, which is in addition to Fr. Mark's regular confession hours from 3pm to 5pm.
The following are churches in the vicariate offering Advent Penance Services:
12/13 @6:30pm OLPH (Cottage Grove)
12/14 @6pm St. Peter (Eugene)
12/15 @6pm St. Rose of Lima (Monroe)
12/16 @6pm St. Mark (Eugene)
12/20 @6pm St. Paul (Eugene)
12/21 @6pm St. Mary (Eugene)
YOUR PRAYERS ARE NEEDED
Dear Parishioners,
The Alvarado family is asking for your prayers for their 2-year-old daughter, Jade.
Jade sustained serious burns this weekend in an accident and is currently in a burn unit in Portland.
Please pray for healing and comfort for little Jade. We ask that you also keep the Alvarado family in your prayers. Bring them peace as they care for their daughter.
JOIN OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE NOVENA
Everyone is invited to join the Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe.
The novena, which had previously been scheduled at 7pm, is now at 6pm on Wednesday (12/7), Thursday (12/8), Friday (12/9), and Saturday (12/10).
ROSE REQUEST
Our Lady of Guadalupe organizers are preparing for a community-wide celebration on Sunday, Dec. 11.
Organizers are asking for donations of red and white roses to help decorate Our Lady.
If you would like to donate, please put roses in the buckets by the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 7, 8, and 9.
Thank you in advance.
BEHIND THE SCENES
St. Alice parishioners stepped into action this week as we prepare for three funerals. Thank you to Silvia Varo and the amazing team of volunteers for lovingly preparing food for each reception.
MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK
A big thank you also to the Arts and Environment team, who not only prepared the church but stayed late to set up tables, chairs, linens, and decorations for Tuesday's funeral.
WE APPRECIATE YOU!
IN THE COMMUNITY
Thank you to all of you who so generously contribute to the monthly dinner for First Place Family Shelter. Thanks to you, we are able to provide a hot, delicious meal for 65 or more people. Every single donation, no matter how small or large makes this gift possible. Your kindness is very much appreciated. Thank you so very much and have a Blessed Christmas Season.
Can you help?
The St. Alice Conference of St. Vincent de Paul is looking for volunteers to cook Makeover Tater-Topped Casserole for First Place with delivery on Dec. 28.
The families love the casserole, which is why SVdP is making it again!
Click the link below to sign up!
The families love the casserole, which is why SVdP is making it again!
Click the link below to sign up!
First Place Center Food Donation for December 28th, 2022
The St. Alice Conference of St. Vincent de Paul will be making meal and wish list donations to First Place Family Center on December 28th. FPFC is an overnight respite for families in need. Sign up to make a donation. Drop off your items at 210 W Centennial Blvd., Springfield prior to 7:00 PM on December 27th. Call ahead to set a specific drop-off time or to arrange pick up. Why the same casserole every month? Simply, it's a reminder of more stable times when these mothers made it for their families, the kids clean their plates, and they only get it once a month. It's a hit! The Parish Office is not available to assist with receiving donations. All food items should be in disposable pans or containers. Contact Dawn McGee at: 541-543-7786.
Tater Tot Casserole
Dinner rolls 12-18 pack
Mixed Salad Greens
Canned Vegetables Any mix, any size
Fruit Cocktail 14-32 oz. cans
Cookies or Bars to serve 12
Salad Dressings Any
Pickles, Olives, or Peppers Any
Shredded Cheese 32oz. bag
Kid's Pull Ups size SM-XXL
