Lessons & Carols is this Tuesday, December 11, at 6:30pm at Sacred Heart. The Festival of Lessons & Carols is an Advent tradition that dates back to the late 19th century. It is a blend of Scripture, prayers, and Christmas carols carefully chosen to tie into the themes of this sacred season. It is one of the rare times carols such as "Silent Night" and "O Come All Ye Faithful" are sung in church prior to Christmas Eve. The story of salvation will be told through nine Scripture readings or "lessons”. The Festival of Lessons and Carols is a prayerful and joyous way to prepare for the celebration of Christmas. Don’t forget your cookies for the Holiday Cookie Swap!!!

Business Corner

Come by St. Jude and check out the crisp, new sign up front and the new railings at the back entrance. We want to thank Bill Gifford for all the work he did to make the sign happen—coordinating with the town, working with the sign company, and of course, wielding his tools and paint brush. We want to thank Chip Carney for his work on the railings to make the entrance safer and more attractive. Thank you!

March for Life - Bus to Washington, D.C. this January!
January 17 to 19, The diocese of Portland is organizing a bus for high school students and a bus for adults to peacefully march in protest of abortion and in memory of the lives lost and wounded since the 1972 Court decision. For more info, contact Joe Moreshead at pothe @portlanddiocese.org.