COLLECTION REPORT

Nov. 23/24, 2002

Sunday Envelopes --  $3,855.00
Loose --  $79.28
Christmas Offering - $50.00
Christmas Hampers - $190.00
Christmas Flowers - $20.00
Food Bank - $2.00

"Give to others, and God will give to you.

  Indeed, you will receive a full measure, a generous helping, poured into your hands - all that you can hold.  The measure you use for others is the one God will use for you."

Luke 6:38

Thank you!

YOUTH NEWS:

• Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for their generous donation for the purchase of materials used to make rosaries.
• Grey Cup Raffle winners:

     1st Quarter Score - Ray Stahmann - $50
     2nd Quarter Score - Gerry Dubord -  $75
     3rd Quarter Score - Garth Hine - $100
     Final Score - D. Hannah - $300

ADVENT REFLECTION BOOKLETS - are now available.  A donation of $2.00 is requested.

ADORATION - of the Blessed Sacrament,
Fri., Dec. 6, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  The sign-up sheet is at the Douglas Ave. Entrance.

HELP NEEDED - to clean a computer ink jet printer.  If you have the skills and can donate your time, please contact the office:  757-1325.

LIGHT UP FOR CHRIST - On the first Tues. of Dec., Knights of Columbus around the world conduct blessing services and light Nativity scenes and Christmas trees to remind us that Christ is the heart of the season.  The Monsignor Gerein Council will lead the parish in blessing and lighting our Nativity Crèche in front of the church at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3.  Everyone in the parish is encouraged to attend.  Hot chocolate will be served after the ceremony. (Lower Gerein)