We need a few more people to sign up to light the advent wreath at church. You can find the sign up sheet in the back of church. Thank you!
Women's Advent Morning of Reflection
December 14th
8:30 AM to Noon
Parish Center Office
Incarnate of the
Virgin Mary...the humanity of Jesus
Presented by Bill Zuelke
ALL women invited to begin your Saturday morning at 8:30 AM at the parish center with coffee and morning snacks. A morning of prayer, reflection, sharing and quiet time. We will close with a light lunch about 11:30 AM
Please RSVP to Vicki @vicki451@comcast.net
Suggested Donation—
Sleepers All Sizes Newborn—5T
for Mother & Child Education Center
St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Boxes
It seems we are well on our way to meeting our goal to serve 125 families (or more) this Christmas – thanks to all of you who have taken home a food box to fill. As we did last year, we are asking you to fill one box (or shopping bags) with items on our list and SVDP will fill a second box with fresh produce and other perishables. Here is what is left to do:
- Bring the box (or bags) to Celebration Hall or the Parish Office by December 15 (preferably earlier if possible). Mid-week deliveries can be made to the parish office. We will have people to assist you in unloading or carrying the boxes to Celebration hall – please do not hesitate to ask us if you need help.
- On Saturday, December 21, please come to Celebration hall at 9:00AM with your family or friends and take boxes to needy families. If you are by yourself, we will try to pair you up with someone else. Each family will get two boxes of food, one provided by a parishioner and one provided by SVdP (large families may receive more boxes), plus a $25 gift card to purchase a main dish for Christmas dinner. This is exactly how we have done this program in the past and it is an excellent way to start your holiday gift giving!!
If you know of someone that could benefit from our Christmas boxes, please have them call 503-595-2292 between the hours of 9:00AM and 3:00PM.
Questions? Feel free to contact Roberta, Dan or Don – our numbers are in the bulletin.
God bless you for all you do for others!!
LIVING NATIVITY
DECEMBER 22ND
We are looking for student actors (ages 5 and up), guides, dinner hosts, and adult volunteers. Help make this year the best one yet! Sign up below.
Questions? Contact Krisi or Kasten
YouthMinistry@HolyFamilyPortland.com
fatihformation@holyfamilyportland.com
We are seeking young parishioners to be part of the Family Mass Christmas Story. If you plan on attending, the Family Christmas Vigil on Christmas Eve at 4PM—and your student would like to take part, please contact Vicki Ford at vicki451@comcast.net
We will have one practice that they will need to come to—MONDAY—December 23 at 9 AM
Help us Deck the Halls!
Saturday, December 21st at 10 AM and
Sunday, December 22nd after 10:30 AM Mass
There will be some crafts to complete, decorations to hang
(love climbing a ladder?) and more!
Contact Kathie Robison at 971-409-3590 if you have any questions.
Sunday, December 22nd after 10:30 AM Mass
There will be some crafts to complete, decorations to hang
(love climbing a ladder?) and more!
Contact Kathie Robison at 971-409-3590 if you have any questions.
Christmas Eve Family Choir!
Get a plush front row seat at the 4pm Family Mass on Christmas Eve--just sing in the choir! Sing next to your child/grandchild, or just come on your own. All ages are welcome, no experience necessary. This is a wonderful way to participate in an important ministry in a low-pressure situation. All music provided.
This was a very popular choir last year, and we reached the overflow point with choir room (about 25 people). If you would like to participate, contact me at musicministry@holyfamilyportland.com to reserve your spot, and get the important info!
Peace!
Chris Brunelle
REMEMBRANCE ALTAR
Thank you to everyone who participated in the remembrance altar. Your loved ones photos are in the vestibule (entry) to church for one more weekend. After this weekend they will be moved to the Parish Center front desk.
RETURNING IN January 2020: Mother Share!
This dynamic group of moms supporting moms in all stages of motherhood: from baby on up. We'll meet one night a month and the topic/theme will change each month. This will be a time for you to invest in yourself and connecting with our mom community. More details to come. Questions? Contact Vicki or Peggy at the Parish Center 503-774-1428.
BottleDrop is matching 20% of all Fundraiser bags deposited
between Nov 29-Dec 16th. If you have any BottleDrop blue bags please drop them off at a Bottledrop location between these dates and Holy Family Catholic School automatically gets an extra 20%!
between Nov 29-Dec 16th. If you have any BottleDrop blue bags please drop them off at a Bottledrop location between these dates and Holy Family Catholic School automatically gets an extra 20%!
Please pick up a blue donation bag in the school lobby or back of the church and collect all your bottles and cans and drop them off at the school entrance by 9:05am at drop off or by 3:15pm at pickup on Wednesday, Dec 11th.
Thank you so much for supporting our school!
YEAR END TAX STATEMENTS
As the year is coming to a close please make all your 2019 donations to Holy Family by December 31st. All registered parishioners will receive a tax statement of donations in late January. Thank you!
Holy Family is pleased to provide a free Formed subscription to our parishioners. It's like Netflix for Catholics!
Tithing made easy!
Download the Give+ App from your App Store and find Holy Family to make your offertory giving from your phone! Or text your gifts to: 503-868-0159.