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Friday, November 29, 2013

Advent Family Events

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Enter more deeply into Advent and be surprised by Joy as we discover Emmanuel, God with us!  Everyone is invited!

You and your family and friends are invited to:

 Living Nativity: Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
1.  The Living Nativity Procession and Children's Christmas
Festival on Sunday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m. beginning in Church.  The Nativity Procession re-tells the story of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ with song, narration, live animals, and a candlelit walk filled with scenes of wonder and joy.  The Children's Christmas Festival follows the procession with refreshments and plenty of games for the children.


St. Nick: Dec. 22
2.  If your plans include attending the 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses on Sunday, December 22, then stop by the Parish Activities Center (PAC) to enjoy homemade donuts and a visit with Saint Nicholas!  Simple gifts will be given to the children.

3.  Families are welcome to the Christmas Eve Children's Mass on December 24 at 5 p.m. in the main church.  See the full Advent and Christmas Mass schedule by clicking here!

All middle school youth are invited to:
Youth Group: Dec. 8 at 6:15 p.m.

1.  Second Sunday Youth Gathering on December 8 at 6:15 p.m. in the Parish Activities Center (PAC).  There will be plenty of fun faith activities, friendship, and food!  Middle school youth, please bring a bag of chips or your favorite Christmas cookies to share!  Sign up by showing up!  For more information, please contact Andrew Kanitz and Catherine Farrell at cfarrell@stfrancisaa.org or call the RE office at 734-821-2130.

2.  Youth are needed to help with the Nativity Procession & Children's Festival on Sunday, December 15.  Help is needed for setup at 4:30p.m. and at 6 p.m. (until about 8 p.m.) to help with the games.  Email Ellen Ward at ward@stfrancisa2.org or sign up to help with the Nativity/Festival by clicking here!

3.  Looking ahead:  Mark your calendar for Sunday, January 5 at 6:15 p.m. for an Epiphany party (3 kings)!  Bring a white elephant (an inexpensive gift that you desire to give away as part of the exchange game).  Sign up by showing up!  We'll supply the King's cake!

All High School youth are invited to a host of Advent activities at youth group!  Click here to see the High School page!