Announcements for December 1 & 2, 2018
* If you would like to participate in Mass by lighting the Advent Candle, please use the sign-up sheet in the main entrance of church.
• The Fathers and Brothers of Maryknoll sends a heartfelt “Thank You” to St. Genevieve Parishioners for the donation to the 2018 Mission Cooperation Appeal held on May 13, 2018. Also, they are especially grateful for the “warm welcome and enjoyable hospitality” experienced while here. May God continue to bless you all abundantly in your daily lives!
• Archbishop Aymond says, “Thank You” for the birthday greetings, gifts of prayer, and spiritual support received from St. Genevieve. He also says, “Your thoughtfulness means a great deal to (him)”.
• Attention all 6th through 12th graders! Our Youth Ministry is offering another Service Learning Project, learning to make knotted rosaries which will be donated to a local nursing home. Come to the Henriette Delille Center, Youth Headquarters, on Saturday, December 15 from 1PM until 3PM. The class is free, and hours count toward service hour requirements. A sign-up sheet is in the main church entrance.
• Stay Awake and Prepare for the Christ! Our upcoming 3-day Advent Mission is one you do not want to miss. Monday thru Wednesday, December 10th thru 12th from 7PM until 8PM. Fr. Emmanuel Mulenga, O.M.I., will grace us with his uplifting spirit to enhance our Advent Journey. See the flyer for more information.
• The Ladies Altar Society is having their annual basket raffle. For only $1.00 per ticket you have a chance to win one of three baskets: the Holiday Basket, the Cajun/Creole Basket, or the new Fireside Basket. Tickets on sale after Mass so get your lucky tickets now!
• Attention Parents! Do you need a break or just extra time to do Christmas shopping? Why not drop off your kids on Friday, December 7 from 6pm-10pm at the Family Life Center (Hall). It’s only $10 per child, the kids will have a great time and so will you. For ages 3-17, kids must be potty trained. Snacks will be provided. Sponsored by our Youth Ministry.
• Saturday, December 8 we celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation. For your convenience we will have a 7:00PM Vigil Mass on Friday, December 7 and one Mass on Saturday, December 8 at 8:00AM.
• (SATURDAY, 4PM MASS, ONLY) All are invited to our Annual Christmas Caroling and Crafts Party immediately following Mass today. The activities begin after Mass, here in church with a live action nativity, near the piano. Stay and enjoy a live-action nativity, tree-trimming, games, crafts, refreshments, fellowship and more.
• Next week’s second collection will be for the Retirement Fund for the Religious. This week’s second collection will be for our church debt reduction.
Ongoing Information
* We are pleased to announce that we now offer Online Giving. If you manage your bills online, we’re sure you’ll like giving to your church online. Simply visit our website, www.stgenevieve.us and click the “Online Giving” button to get started with this convenient giving option. Supporting your Church just got easier!
* Calling all youth! If you love music and want to serve God, come join the Youth Choir for rehearsal on Wednesdays at 5pm in the Church. All youth age 5 through 17 are welcome in the Youth Choir.
* St. Vincent De Paul's food pantry is available to all St. Genevieve college students. If you are interested in getting food from our pantry, please call 985-445-4720 to set-up an appointment to pick-up food items that you would like.
* Attention High School students! If you need an easy way to do Community Service hours, why not serve your church? St. Genevieve has many opportunities to generate those hours needed for graduation. Call the Office to sign up.
* For your convenience, low-gluten hosts will be served by the Sacristans at all masses.
* Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors and Altar Servers: your schedules are posted on the StGenevieve website “Ministries Tab” under your ministry for your convenience to view, download or print.
* Copies of the bulletin are posted on the bulletin boards at each entrance of the church and can also be view or downloaded from the Stgenevieve.us website. The bulletin is located under the Events and News.
* For the most up-to-date parish news and events be sure to check the St. Genevieve website.