THIS COMING SUNDAY– DECEMBER 3  

The First Sunday of Advent

• Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. for 6-12 year-olds
• Sung Mass with Hymns: 11:00
• Sunday's Appointed Readings: Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37
• Fr. Wallace will preach.
• Anthem at Communion: O Come O Come Emmanuel (arr. Harold Owen)
• Hymns: 61 Wachet auf; 59 Merton       

ST. PAUL’S AUCTION THIS SATURDAY!

Just in time for Christmas!

• Ticket includes: Hors d'oeuvres, dinner, dessert and 2 glasses of wine, not to mention plenty of exciting things to bid on!
• Click here for a preview of the catalog!
• Plan ahead.  Join with groups of friends to win one of St. Paul’s fabulous dinners!
• Remember to bring cash for the crafts table and raffles and checks for the auction items.
• Remember this is a major fundraiser for our church, the money you spend goes to support St. Paul’s and all we do during the year.
• Doors open at 5 p.m.

HELP THOSE IN NEED 

Bring food, socks and books this Sunday

• Food Drive - There are a few more days left to support the Sunday School classes with their annual fall food drive for First Presbyterian’s food pantry. Donations of non-perishable food items can be placed in the bins located in the rear of the church. Of particular need are protein items (peanut butter, tuna, cans of Vienna sausages). Also pasta, rice, pasta sauce, or canned vegetables, soup, or juice. Do not bring any opened or expired items! Thank you for all your generous donations!!! If you have any questions, please speak with Jean Del Colliano.
• Sock Drive - St. Paul’s is collecting socks again this year to be distributed to the homeless during the winter months. The collection bin is in the Parish Hall. See Eoin if you have any questions.
• Children’s Christmas Book Drive - Our annual book drive continues until December 17. Donations of NEW books (for ages 4 to 18), cash or checks (made out to St. Paul’s/labelled Book Drive) are most welcome. On Sunday, December 17 after coffee hour we will wrap the books. Volunteers of all ages appreciated! The books will be taken to the Miccio Community Center for distribution.

STEWARDSHIP 

• The Stewardship Committee continues to accept pledges for 2018. If you have not yet turned in your pledge for next year, please do so as soon as you can. Pledge cards are available in the back.

CHRISTMAS SEASON AT ST. PAUL'S 

• Sunday, December 10: Advent II 11:00 AM, High Mass
• Sunday, December 17: Advent III 11:00 AM, High Mass, and the Creche Liturgy
• Sunday, December 24:
  Low Mass with Hymns (Advent IV). 11:00 AM
  Mass of Christmas for Families 5:30 PM
  Carols to Welcome Christ’s Birth 10:45 PM:
  Solemn Mass of Christmas  11:00 PM: 

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS 

• You will find in this week’s service bulletin the envelopes for Christmas flowers. This is your voluntary gift to the Christ Child on his birthday and to help decorate St. Paul’s for the Christmas Season. If you would like to donate flowers in memory of someone or in thanksgiving, indicate it clearly on the envelope which may be placed in the collection plate or mailed to the church.