December 21 Bulletin

Church Cleaning
Dec 26 Jon & Stephanie Polries
Jan 2 Luke & Angela Kutz

Parish Collection Teams
Dec 21 Deb Miller & Stephanie Polries
Dec 28 Bev Hafner & Cindy Tweed

Lectors EMHC
Dec 21 Lector-Jon Polries EMHC-Deb Miller
Dec 28 Lector-Angela Kutz EMHC-Karen Neumiller

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
December 24:
5:00 PM Sacred Heart – Carrington
7:30 PM St. Elizabeth's - Sykeston
December 25:
8:30 AM Sacred Heart – Carrington 

11:00 AM St. John's - Kensal

Stewardship Moment: “When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.” Matthew 1:24 Putting our complete trust in the Lord without expecting anything in return. Striving to put God first in all things and follow Him wherever He may lead us. Joseph was a model of these pillars of our faith. As we prepare for the birth of our Lord, pray for the strength and courage to be a model of discipleship, just as Joseph was.

Retirement Fund for Religious Collection: Heartfelt gratitude for your generosity!
Amount collected was $323. If you forgot your envelope, please return it by next Sunday so that the funds can be forwarded to the Diocese before the end of the year.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,As we near the end in this holy season of Advent and celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ, my heart overflows with profound gratitude for each and every one of you. Thank you for your faithful presence at Mass, for your generous hearts in serving the needy among us, and for the countless ways you build up our parish community through prayer, fellowship, and sacrifice. In a world that often rushes past the Manger, you have chosen to linger—to adore the Christ Child, to welcome Him anew into your homes and hearts, and to share His light with others.
I am deeply grateful for our dedicated volunteers, ministers, catechists, musicians, staff, and all who quietly labor behind the scenes to make our liturgies beautiful and our ministries fruitful. Your love for the Church and commitment to the Gospel inspire me every day. This Christmas, may the Prince of Peace fill your families with joy, heal every wound, and renew your hope in His promises. May the Holy Family watch over you, and may the grace of this sacred night strengthen us all to live as true disciples in the year ahead. With heartfelt thanks and prayerful Christmas blessings, ~Fr. Darrick Leier

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for December: Let us pray that Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation, and hope.