SM & SOZ DECEMBER 2021 NEWSLETTER
"OPENING OUR HEARTS TO HEAR THE VOICE OF GOD"
NOTE FROM THE DRE
Greetings Families!
A new liturgical year has begun! We are in the wonderful season of Advent which leads into most children's favorite season - Christmas!
For the season of Advent, we invite families to share with their child(ren) in an advent reflection. All students received an Advent reflection or activity booklet at their last class.
We have a lot of activities planned for this month. Our elementary students will be celebrating the feast day of Saint Nicholas with some fun activities and collecting Nickels for St. Nick to donate to the Salvation Army! Our Confirmation youth are sponsoring a food drive as the community pantries are seeing an increase in need. On December 22nd, our 7-11th graders will be hosting a "Wrap it up night" - free gift wrapping for the parish community.
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee's prayer request for December 4th is Father Nathaniel Miniatt! Join us in praying for him and other priests by visiting this site!
The Knights of Columbus is hosting a coloring contest, The Real Meaning of Christmas. All children grades 1-6 received materials and are welcome to join in on the competition. Prizes will be awarded! These must be turned in no later than December 6th.
We invite families to join us for Mass on December 8th for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass times and locations can be found on the parish website or in the bulletin.
Lastly, in November our 7-11th graders worked hard on various Saint project activities. These projects are on display in the hall entrance stairwell. Parents are welcome to take a walk and see their projects.
Wishing all families an Advent blessed with Hope, Peace, Joy and Love!
Lesa Staehler
Click below to view the calendar and pdf calendar of the full schedule!
You can also view other information like our current wish list!
DECEMBER YOUTH FELLOWSHIP MEALS (Grade 7-11) 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
DECEMBER 22ND YOUTH MEAL WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS! THEY WILL BE SERVING UP PIZZAS!
COME JOIN US BEFORE CLASS!
DEC 1ST CONFIRMATION 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Please use the school hall entrance only & Check in for attendance!
Please bring your bag with all materials, Mass Journal, Catholic Youth Bible, and water bottle.
Agenda: Remaining Saint Presentations, Faith Shield Activity, & Service Activity
DEC 1ST Grade 10 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Please use the school hall entrance only & Check in for attendance!
Please bring your Decision Point Book, Mass Journal, Catholic Youth Bible and water bottle.
Agenda: Small group Decision Point & Service Activity
DEC 1ST GRADES 7-9 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Please use the school hall entrance only and check in for attendance!
Please bring your Mass Journal, Completed Gospel Weeklies, Catholic Youth Bible and water bottle.
Agenda: 7th grade Saint Presentations, 8th & 9th Advent Reflection, Small Group Video and Discussion, Service Activity
ST. MARY & SONS OF ZEBEDEE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE
Email: lstaehlerdre@gmail.com
Website: www.smsoz.org
Location: St. Mary Catholic Church, Milwaukee Street, Lomira, WI, USA
Phone: (920) 979-4656
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