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A HEARTFELT “THANKS”

We are humbled and grateful to the generous donors who participated in #iGiveCatholic this past week.  St. Charles Church has raised $13,860 thus far, which will go towards the restoration of our Church. We are overwhelmed by your generosity and love for our Church.  

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Donations for Christmas 
flowers are now being 
accepted.  If you would like to remember a deceased loved one in this special way, please contact the Administration Office no later than  December 6^th.

THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU!
Advent is a perfect time to look deep into our hearts in a sense of renewal, realizing the beautiful mystery of God's grace in the Sacrament of Penance (confession). 
The “Light is on for You” will be Wednesday, December 15^th from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. in MFLC.  

“WORD AMONG US” 
The Advent “Word Among Us” booklets are available for the taking.  These booklets contain Mass Readings and Daily Meditations during Advent.  If you have not already taken one, please take one to help you with your daily approach to prayer and Scripture.  They can be found on the table near the entrance of MFLC.

PARISH CHRISTMAS GATHERING
Family Day
Sunday, December 5^th
After 10:00 AM MASS
Join us for a Holiday Meal with your Church Family!  
Santa will be here!    Activities for all!    Music by: Good Feelings

We have an exciting day planned for everyone!
Santa will arrive on the firetruck with treats for the kids!
A photographer will be available for pictures.
Turkey, roast, rice dressing, and vegetables will be served.
Bring a chair and come have a great time!

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary – December 8
(Holy Day of Obligation)
This Holy Day celebrates God’s divine plan of preparing a pure vessel – a woman- through whom His son, Jesus, would come into our world.  This is when we celebrate the conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary in her mother’s womb.
             Sacred Tradition tells us of Jesus’ maternal grandparents, Joachim and his wife, Anne.  This elderly couple desperately desired a child but were barren.  It was through God’s divine plan or providence that they were able to conceive.  Wanting a pure vessel into which God’s Son would be conceived, Mary was kept free from original sin from the moment of her conception.  God prepared the way for the fulfillment of His divine plan for the salvation of the world.  God so loved the world that in the fullness of time He sent His only Son to be our Savior, and Mary was an important part in His plan.
A blessing to her parents in their old age, a blessing to the Jews in their long history, Mary became a blessing to all Christians at the beginning of history.  This feast is about God’s love for humanity and His long-term plan to bring us the fullness of grace through Mary.  May each of us, like Mary, turn to God and say, “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord.”
 Mass Schedule:   Wednesday, December 8^th at 7:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. in MFLC.

HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE

The KC Council #12060 will sponsor a Food Drive now through December 12^th.   Donations of canned goods, staples, and/or cleaning supplies are being accepted.  You may place them in the drum provided in MFLC.  Thank you in advance for your generosity!

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CEMETERY NEWS

Help keep the cemetery burial grounds beautiful year round.  Letters have been sent to all owners of plots or mausoleum crypts in our cemetery asking for a free will offering for the upkeep of the cemetery.  Upkeep simply means grass cutting, equipment maintenance, fuel, etc.  You can make this offering by mailing it in, bringing it to the Administration Office or dropping it in the collection basket on the weekends.  Thanks to all who have already sent in donations, and for your cooperation in making it possible to keep our cemetery beautiful!

*****LADIES ALTAR SOCIETY*****

Members are reminded that now is the time to pay your 2022 dues of $10.00.  Dues can be paid either to Katina Navarre (Treasurer), or in a marked envelope in the collection, or mailed to the Administration Office.  Members over 80 years of age are not required to pay dues.  Remember…… ladies of all ages are invited to be a part of the Ladies Altar Society.

YOUTH FORMATION NEWS!

The following are the dates and times of Youth Formation classes for all grades.

All classes will meet in Mauret Family Life Center.

Grades 1-5      November 15 & December 6              6:00 – 7:05 P.M.
Grades 6-8      November 22 & December 13            6:00 – 7:05 P.M.
Grades 9-11    November 14                                         8:45 – 9:45 A.M.
                          December 12                                         10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

• Additional information has been sent to students who are registered.  If you have not registered yet, you still may do so at the Administration Office during office hours.
• If you have changed your email address from last year, please let the office know.  Some emails sent to parents are being returned as invalid addresses.
• Religious Education sheets are available for grades 1^st-12^th after Mass or at the Administration Office for those wishing to have materials for home use.

REMINDER!        

• 2022 MASS BOOK OPEN is open to receive Mass Intentions for your loved ones (living or deceased).   2022 Mass forms are available at Mass at the entrance door to MFLC or the Administration Office.

• FRESH FLOWER ARRANGEMENT ORDERS:  You may donate a flower arrangement in memory of a loved one for their birthday, anniversary or special occasion.  Due to the rising cost of flowers, a single flower arrangement will increase from $50 to $75. 

• CANDLES:  Due to increasing costs and increased delivery charges, the cost of a case of candles has gone up to $30.00 per case.  Individual large candles can be purchased for $2.50 each. 

 2022 CHURCH ENVELOPES
The 2022 Church Support Envelopes are available in MFLC.  For those already using the envelopes, they are clearly labeled with your name and number.  A separate section of envelopes without labels are for “New Envelope Users”. We encourage all parishioners to use the envelope system in fulfilling this Christian expression of Love of God and His Church.  We also thank those who faithfully contribute weekly, whether in the envelopes, in our loose collection, or through on-line banking services.  
*** If you have picked up envelope box #49, please bring it back and exchange it. This number was already assigned to someone... Thanks

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
The St. Vincent de Paul Tri-Parish Community Pharmacy is a “Pharmacy of Last Resort” serving those in need in the area of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.  It was established to relieve suffering by offering free medication to the least among us.  For more information concerning eligibility and necessary documents to receive medicine, please contact the pharmacy at 985-872-2253.  Pharmacy hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00am to 11:00am, 201 Canal Street, Houma, LA