Thursday ~ November 26, 2020 ~ Thanksgiving Day Mass ~ 9:00 am

A Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving to all!

and Friday ~November 27, 2020 Mass ~ 9:00 am  

~There is no adoration following Mass on Friday

We begin the Advent season this weekend. The following excerpt from U.S. Catholic magazine by editor, Meghan Murphy-Gill, suggests a way we can wait with joyful hope during this season:

“We wait in joyful hope during Advent. But I think that as church people, we can sometimes be a little brooding about what it means to wait for a savior. We look around us and find everything at fault with the world: a consumerist culture hell-bent on getting the newest, shiniest, biggest stuff; tacky holiday decorations whose putrid glow obscures “the true meaning of Christmas.” We want to do the right thing. We want to wait, but we forget to do so joyfully. And in this holier-than-thou righteous waiting for the “reason for the season,” we aren’t always particularly joyful. Waiting in joyful hope doesn’t mean we ought to develop a myopia that only allows us to see the pretty twinkle lights and wrapped presents. It doesn’t mean we have to ignore criticisms of a culture driven by advertisements and marketing and branding. But we could be less grumpy about it. Joyful even. After all, we’re waiting on the best miracle of all: God’s arrival in our midst, in the form of a human child.”  

God bless,

Msgr Enke

Dear Parishioners near and far, 

As we near Christmas and the end of the year, I ask all to consider making a special gift this year to your parish as we continue to suffer financially from the effects of the corona virus. With so many still not physically attending Mass, our collections have been severely compromised. 

We really do need your help in this season where many have been so generous in the past. We have been able to retain all our parish staff and carry on through the challenges. God willing, and with your generous response, we will continue to do so. You are all in our prayers and ask you to keep us in yours during these difficult days. May our Infant Savior bless you and yours always. 

God Bless, 

Msgr. Paul Enke  

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Help make Christmas brighter for children and families in Licking County and for the men who are currently homeless and living at the St. Vincent Haven.

Here is what we are asking ~ please select an ornament(s) from the virtual tree using this link: here also available on our website. 

Thank you to all who have already picked an "ornament" from the virtual tree! 

If you are able...gift certificates from Aldi or Kroger and "Gas Only" cards from local gas stations (i.e.: Speedway) are a wonderful addition to a family gift

Please return unwrapped gifts, with the “ornament” tag attached - place under the Giving Tree in the Gathering Space (wrapping paper is appreciated too) or bring to the Parish Office - office hours (8:30 am - 3:30 pm)

Lets make it go viral! Check the parish website and flocknote for more details on moving the Youth Group to virtual platform!

Our Food Pantry needs are high now. Toillet Paper is needed at the pantry. Please leave food or paper items in the box in the gathering space or drop off at Parish Office between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm most weekedays. God bless you in your generosity.