Advent Opportunities 2020
November 29 - December 24
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See Also: Advent - Featured Links for Links to Online Resources for Advent

Outdoor Advent Wreath Blessing 
     Saturday, November 28, 2020, after the 4:30 pm Mass

Domestic Church Activity Bags
     Grow in faith together! Take home an activity bag for your family or grandchildren.  
     Bags are available at the back of the church.

Advent Couples Challenge
     Married couples are invited to take home a special gift bag from the back of the church.
     Strengthen your marriage and your relationship with Christ this Advent season. 

Advent Scripture Study with Msgr. Ken - "The Prophets Isaiah" Canceled

Advent Daily Email Programs/Retreats/Reflections
   Bishop Barron ~ Advent Gospel Reflections
   Dynamic Catholic ~ Let Your Soul Shine​   
   Real Life Catholic ~ Unshakeable Joy
   Redeemed Online ~ Advent Made Simple

Coffee & Conversation - Advent Study Series
 Wednesdays @ 10:00 am
     In the Gathering Space
     December 2, 9, 16, & 23
     Discussing: Advent, by FORMED

Evening Prayer 
Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm in the Church
     December 2, 9, 16, & 23
​     Live-Streamed
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Keeping Christ in Christmas (updated 12/4)
Movies @ UEC Theater, Norwalk
"The Star", Friday, December 4 @ 6:00 pm only
"The Nativity Story" - December 11 & 12 - Canceled 
     
St. Nicholas Celebration (updated 11/25)
Sunday, December 6, 2020
     10:00 am - 12:30 pm 
     Walk-through at the Shrine on West Main St.

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration (updated 12/3)
Sunday, December 6, 2020
     12:30 pm - Rosary
      1:00 pm - Mass - Live-Streamed
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Bambinelli Sunday - After All Masses
Saturday & Sunday, December 12 & 13, 2020
     Bring the baby Jesus figurine from your nativity set to be blessed after Mass.
     A "drive-up" blessing also will be offered at 12:30 pm on Sunday, December 13, in the church parking lot
     next to Domino's. You may stand outside your car or on the sidewalk. The blessing will take place from the 
     ramp.
     Learn About Bambinelli Sunday

Outreach Opportunities
Project Noelle 
     Thank you for supporting children affected by the drug epidemic.
     Please return gifts with the envelope to the parish office or box in church by December 4.

Advent Sharing Trees
     Support our diocesan seminarians, local families, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and "Cradle Catholics"     
     a new ministry to support families welcoming new babies.  Simply take an ornament from the trees, pray
     for that person or ministry and drop off a gift card or special gift, as indicated on the ornament tag, to the
​     parish office this week.

Norwalk Area United Fund Blessing Baskets (Formerly Basket Basics)
     10 items most needed:  Toilet paper, Tissues, Laundry soap, Liquid hand soap, Bars of soap, 
     Soft toothbrush/toothpaste (including child friendly products), All-purpose cleaning spray,
     Shampoo/Conditioner, Dish soap, Dish cloths
     Please place donations in the box in the back of church by December 11.  Thank you.

 

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Reconciliation Opportunities
@ St. Paul Catholic Church
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Wednesdays, December 2, 9, & 16, 2020
6:30 - 7:00 pm

Monday, December 21, 2020
Day of Grace
8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tuesday, December 22
12:00 - 1:00 pm & 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Wednesday, December 23
12:00 - 1:00 pm & 6:00 - 7:00 pm