Fr. Greg's Notes
Dear Friends,
The great figure that comes onto our Christmas scene this week is St. John the Baptist. John is content at not being the promised one and not being the center of attention. He is content with the role of preparing for Jesus. He challenges people to prepare for the Messiah in their own way. Likewise, we are challenged to prepare for Christmas and each of us does this in a different way.
There are some common things in our preparation: stop thinking about yourself, don’t gossip, and be satisfied.
Let us pray that we learn to be grateful, to count our blessings, and to be satisfied and content with all that has been given. Let us pray we may continue to learn how to express gratitude not only to God but to all those family and friends and those who are gifts from God in our life. Let us pray that we can just not be content and satisfied but to grow in our gratitude and have a joyous Christmas.
Peace,
Fr. Greg
Mass Schedule
Wednesday, 8:00 am Mass - St. Genevieve Church - Centerville
Saturday - 4:30 pm - Parish Community Center (live streamed*)
Sunday - 8:30 am - St. John's Site
- 10:30 am - Parish Community Center - Centerville
Christmas Eve - 4:00 pm St. John's Site
Christmas Eve - 4:00 pm Parish Community Center (Children's Pageant)
Christmas Day - 8:30 am St. John's Site
Christmas Day - 10:30 am Parish Community Center
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We are unable to give Holy Communion on the tongue at this time.
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651.429.7937
7087 Goiffon Rd Centerville 55038
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8:00-11:00 Friday
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or by appointment 651.429.7937
no Reconciliation on January 25 or February 1.
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651.426.1818 1664 Heritage St Centerville
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6995 Centerville Rd Centerville
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1683 Sorel St Centerville
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14363 Forest Blvd N Hugo