Once again Christmas is here. During the Advent Season we were called by the Church to prepare a way for the Lord, to make His paths straight, to prepare ourselves to celebrate the Solemnity of the Nativity of Jesus Christ. And now it is already here. Have we heeded the call of the Church? Have we properly prepared ourselves to worthily commemorate this special day?

Each year as we celebrate Christmas, we cannot help but contemplate how Almighty God chose the wonderful event of His incarnation to happen. God chose the Blessed Virgin Mary to be the mother of Jesus. We know that Mary accepted the role for which Almighty God had chosen her and our Lord was conceived of the Holy Spirit. Do you remember how excited you were about Christmas when you were young? As adults we need to have that same spirit of excitement and anticipation that children always seen to have.

Dear brothers and sisters, at Christmas let us make time for Jesus. As you break the Christmas wafers – opłatek during the vigil supper and on Christmas Day, remember that we celebrate the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ and that we are to share the Good News and His love with each another. May the Child of Bethlehem be the center of all of our celebrations and festivities this year. May Jesus Christ bring you hope, love, joy, and peace. Have a blessed Christmas and may the New Year 2012 be a happy and healthy one for you and your families.

Rev. Gregory Młudzik and family.

Christmas Wafers/Opłatki are available in the Parish Hall.

As in the past, we will be having our Remembrance Tree. Bring an ornament with a loved one’s name on it and hang it on the tree during the Christmas Eve or Christmas morning Holy Mass.

Christmas Holy Mass schedule

Saturday, December 24, 2011. Christmas Eve.

11:00PM – Caroling by Choir
11:20PM – Blessing of Manager, etc.
11:30PM Shepherd’s Holy Mass/Pasterka for God’s blessing upon all parishioners.

Sunday, December 25, 2011 – Christmas Day.

9:30AM Nativity Holy Mass.
11:00AM Polska Msza. Boże Narodzenie.

Monday, December 26, 2011 – St. Stephen’s Day.

7:00PM Holy Mass.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011 – St. John Evangelist.

7:00PM Holy Mass. Wine will be blessed before Mass and will be distributed following communion.

Saturday, December 31, 2011. Solemnity – Holy Family (New Year’s Eve)

7:00PM Holy Mass of Thanksgiving for the closing of the Year of 2011

Sunday, January 01, 2012 – Solemnity – Circumcision of our Lord (New Year’s Day)

11:00AM Holy Mass for God’s blessing upon all parishioners in the coming New Year 2012.

11:00PM – Caroling by Polonia Choir
11:20PM – Blessing of Manager and Procession
11:30PM Shepherd’s Mass, Pasterka offered for God’s blessing upon all parishioners.

Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2010:

9:30AM Nativity of our Lord Holy Mass.
11:00AM Polska Msza. Boże Narodzenie.

Solemnity of the Humble Shepherds and Feast of St. Stephen, Protomartyr, Sunday, December 26, 2010:

9:00am Solemnity of the Humble Shepherds. Holy Mass for Stasia Korniloff req. by Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Kotula.
11:00AM Holy Mass, Świętego Szczepana.

Feast of St. John the Evangelist, Monday, December 27, 2010:

7:00PM Holy Mass. Wine will be blessed before Mass and will be distributed following communion.

New Year’s Eve, Friday, December 31, 2010:

7:00PM Holy Mass of Thanksgiving for the closing of the Year of 2010/Msza Dziękczynna na zakończenie Starego Roku

Solemnity – Holy Name of Jesus, Sunday, January 02, 2011:

9:00am Holy Mass for God`s blessing upon all parishioners.
Oplatek breakfast following Holy Mass
11:15am Msza Sw. o Boze blogosławięnstwo i zdrowie dla wszystkich parafian w Nowym Roku 2011.

Christmas Wafers: “Opłatki,” traditional Polish Christmas Wafers are available in the Parish Hall.

Memorial Candles: Candles are being made available for the Christmas Holidays. Memorial Cards are available in the Church vestibule. Memorial Candles may be designated in memory of deceased parents, family members and friends. Memorial Cards should be returned by December 19, 2010

Pierogi Sale: A pierogi sale will be held on Friday, December 10th and Saturday, December 11th starting at 8 AM on both days. You may place your order with Linda Zulkowski after church or by calling 201-791-9272 on or before December 5th.

Women’s Christmas Party: The Young Women’s Guild Christmas Party will be held Sunday, December 12th at 4 PM.

Annual Beefsteak Dinner: The annual events will take place on Saturday, January 8, 2011. Doors open at 6:30pm, beef dinners will be served at 7:30pm. Tickets are $40 per person. Advance reservations only and are limited to first 150 responses. Please contact Leslie Pietrowitz at 201-393-0696 for tickets and information.