November 26-27 eBulletin

This coming week at St. Cecilia :

Saturday, Nov 26 ~ 1st Sunday of Advent ~
4:00 pm Confession
4:30 pm Mass/English
6:00 pm Misa/Español

Sunday, Nov 27~ 1st Sunday of Advent ~
9:00 am Mass/English
11:30 am Misa/Español

Tuesday-Friday
11:30 am Mass

December's Pope’s Intention:
For volunteer not-for-profit organizations
We pray that volunteer not-for-profit organizations committed to human development find people dedicated to the common good and ceaselessly seek out new paths to international cooperation.

https://popesprayerusa.net/

Two men will be out in the field; one will be taken, and one will be left. Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken, and one will be left. Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.

https://young-catholics.com/

What are the Mass readings for Sunday November 27, 2022, the 1st Sunday of Advent Year A?

First Reading – Isaiah 2:1-5
Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 122
Second Reading – Romans 13:11-14
Gospel – Matthew 24:37-44

Thank you to everyone that came out for the Christ is King Procession and St. Cecilia Feast Dinner on November 20th!!

Join us December 1st at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church for a fundraising banquet for the Poor of Jesus Christ (PJC), a Franciscan religious order serving the Birmingham Diocese since 2018. These friars and sisters bring Jesus to the homeless, drug addicted and trafficked on the streets of Birmingham. Come meet them and learn more about their apostolate!

Raffle prizes:

- Two original artwork pieces

- Tour and tasting for 6 at Dread River Distillery (value $150)

- Professional photography session (value $300)

- $1,000 cash
- 1-week on Lake Martin in a beautiful lake house (sleeps 20 - value $7,000)

There is no cost to attend, but an appeal for donations will be given.

***Each person attending must register by November 23rd.

To register, call or text the word “Banquet” to (205) 913-3776 , or click below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0zYeIeI2IPmYWdNGFn3BwidhvxMESvXDHjWEH_GjvQaH2jQ/viewform

You can register for the luncheon here: https://cbapn24.wildapricot.org/eventCalendar

Has your contact information changed? Please let us know. We want to keep our files current and have the best contact information to keep you informed about your parish. You can update your information in Parishsoft or send an email to our records clerk recordsclerk@stceciliajasper.com

The Ministry Schedule is now attached to our Website and can be accessed there under Parish Information.

Use this link for assistance.

https://www.stceciliajasper.com/schedules

Please continue to pray for
David Hester
Linda Lewis
Joanna Carroll (Nancy Carlisle's Niece)
Manuel Lores
Karen Prater (Carol Fewox Daughter in Law)

Send your prayer requests to secretary@stceciliajasper.com

The Church Calendar is filling up fast. If you have an event and need the use of the Social Hall, be sure to reserve the social hall for your event.

Please get in touch with the office to reserve the space.
secretary@stceciliajasper.com or 205-384-4800 ext. 101

Check out the latest issue of One Voice for up to date Diocese information.

https://onevoicebhm.org/

The deadline for submitting information for the weekly bulletin and announcements is Thursday @ noon.

Mass Intentions this week are for the following. Please keep them and their families in your prayers.

Saturday, Nov 26
4:30 pm Mass ~
6:00 pm Misa ~

Sunday, Nov 27
9:00 am Mass ~ pro populo
11:30 am Misa~

Tuesday, Nov 29 ~
Wednesday, Nov 30 ~
Thursday, Dec 1 ~
Friday, Dec 2 ~