1. The two-bit collection is for St. Vincent de Paul. The needs of the poor are great at this time. The two-bit collection this weekend and on Christmas will go help the need in our parish. Also please take a tag from the giving tree and return an unwrapped present by December 15. Our St. Vincent de Paul will distribute them to needy families.

2. Thank you for your donations last weekend for debt elimination. In both our English and Spanish Masses we received individual donations of $1000 and $500 for a total of $3774 at our seven weekend Masses. In addition to the $11,415 given in first collections last weekend, this is a great help toward resolving our negative cash position. Thank you.

3. Parents who wish to have their children receive the Sacraments of First Penance and Communion, should take part in the Religious Education Classes. Please call the office to register. These classes are for children of Holy Family School as well as home school and public school children. For families returning to the practice of their faith, we are offering special help on Thursday evenings. Please contact Fr. Ramon, Lin Fulwiler or our parish office for complete details.

4. There will be a bilingual anointing of the sick this Sunday at 2:30 p.m. If you know someone seriously ill or facing an

5. The Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be celebrated this Thursday at 8:30 a.m. in English and 7 p.m. in Spanish. All parishioners are welcome.

6. On December 14, we will have a Mexican dinner to raise funds for our parish. The dinner will feature authentic enchiladas and other delicious food. There will be two seatings: from 5 to 7 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. You can purchase your ticket after Mass.

7. Thank you to those who filled our Sacrificial Giving Commitment forms. As of Saturday, 440 parishioners filled out commitment cards for a total of $316,783 pledged. If you have not yet filled out a card, please do so this week. You may place your card in the collection or drop it of at the rectory.

8. Scrip will be for sale after Sunday morning Masses.