The Parish Council will meet this Sunday, December 1 at 12 noon in the Conference Room.

St. Mary’s is hosting An Advent Classical Concert this Sunday, December 1^st at 5:00 p.m. in the Church. Make plans to attend.

Advent Penance Service will be held on Monday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. We will have additional priests available for private confession.

The Festival Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3 in the Parish Hall.

You are invited to join the choir in preparation for Christmas Eve Services. Practices are on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel.

The St. Mary’s Gift Shop, located in the Church Office, will be opened from 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. from December 2 – December 20 (including during the lunch hour) for your holiday shopping convenience.

All youth in grades 7 through 12 are encouraged to attend THRIVE! on Friday, December 6^th from 7-9 p.m. at St. Louis Church. Additional information is in the bulletin.

Next weekend we will have a special collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious. Please be as generous as you can.

Quality Care Nursing Home in Waco is having their Annual Christmas Gift Fundraiser. All Proceeds go towards purchasing Christmas Gifts for all the residents at Quality Care. They need your help with a donation of a cake, a pie or cookies for their December 10^th hot dog luncheon. Baked goods can be dropped off at the Church Office on the morning of Dec. 9^th. Also, please attend the luncheon on Dec. 10^th at Quality Care.

If you would like to purchase a poinsettia for the altar at Christmas the Poinsettia Envelopes are at each entrance of the church.