ST. NICHOLAS OF MYRA 10 MONTH CLUB Members need not be parishioners. Anyone may join. Membership is $5/month for 10 Months. Three drawings per month-$100, $50 and $25. Membership may be paid per month or any increments throughout the year. The first drawing will be Feb. 2, 2025. A free brunch will be served in November and the final three drawings—$1000, $500 and $250 will take place. For more Information contact: Millie Gedrites at [email protected] Thank you to all for your support throughout the year. St. Nicholas of Myra Fundraising Committee

Boys and Girls who have made their First Communion are eligible to serve Mass. We are in need of more Altars Servers, especially to serve 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Please call the parish office at 508-822-1425 or contact Fr. Deston if you are willing to be an Altar Server.

You’re Invited to Open the Jubilee Year with Bishop da Cunha On Sunday, December 29, in union with bishops throughout the world, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate a special Mass to open the local diocesan observance of the Jubilee Year 2025 in the Catholic Church. The Mass will take place at 3 p.m. in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Fall River, and the faithful from the Diocese of Fall River are invited and encouraged to take part. The Mass will follow the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Christmas Eve by Pope Francis to officially begin the Jubilee Year for the Universal Church. A Jubilee is a special year of prayer, reconciliation, and spiritual renewal, ordinarily taking place every 25 years. Jubilee 2025 will have as its theme, “Pilgrims of Hope,” seeking to inspire hope around the world. Look for forthcoming information on additional opportunities to become a ‘Pilgrim of Hope’ through your own participation in Jubilee Year observances.

Thank you for your continued support of SVDP! As you are aware, food prices have risen considerably over the past few years. Your food card donations are a tremendous help in feeding those families in need. We are once again asking you to continue your support throughout fall and winter with donations of gift cards to local supermarkets. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Thank you & God Bless!

Faith Formation classes are now in session! Attending Mass is a key part of the program. Parents, please sign your child’s name in the book after Mass. Confirmation students can sign for themselves. This helps keep the line moving. Homeschooling families, turning in your work in the bins after Mass will record your attendance. For your convenience, the calendar is available on both parish websites. Please contact Mary Ann Prunier with any questions at 508-964-3411 or email [email protected]

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