MASSES WILL BE CELEBRATED at 9:00A.M. at ST. ELIZABETH CHURCH & 6:00P.M. at ST. ELIZABETH CHURCH. Traditionally, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception is on December 8th. But, since the 8th falls on a Sunday this year, the feast has been moved to December 9th. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a time to celebrate the great joy of God’s gift to humanity in Mary, and to recognize with greater clarity, the truth that each and every human being has been created by God to fulfill a particular mission that only he or she can fulfill. Remember that the first precept of the Catholic Church is our obligation to attend Mass on all Sundays and holy days. A holy day of obligation is also a day of celebration that helps us to live out the joy of our salvation.

Are you feeling worn out by life? Overwhelmed by national events or your daily schedule? Do you feel no matter how hard you work your "to-do" list just keeps getting longer? Do you feel you are running faster and faster in life yet losing ground? Join Dr. Althaus this Advent for a presentation titled "Are You Tired Yet?" In it, Dr. Althaus will present a fresh perspective from which to view life to help you discern God's perfect plan for you. Start the new year off with a daring new way to look at the world, find your purpose, and re-commit your life to the glory and wonder that is life in Christ.