“Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time will come.”  –   Mark 13:33

We all take things for granted.  In particular, we take time for granted.  We make our lives too busy.  We plan our time, our days, weeks, months, even years in advance.  Remember, our time on earth is a gift.  None of us knows how long we will be here.  Start today and begin thanking God for each and every day.   Take time in silence, every day, and listen to how God is calling you right now to help build His kingdom on earth.

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[unable to retrieve full-text content]Join us as we LIVESTREAM our Celebration of the Solemnity of the First Sunday of Advent on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 5:00 pm. Video: https://youtu.be/nPHNvfH7l7w If you are unable to watch LIVE, you can still view this Mass…

Sent by Carrie Clemens on Thursday, November 26 at 9:00AM

“…whatever you did for one of the least of my brothers, you did for me.”  – Matthew 25:40

Most of us are generous when it’s convenient for us.  We are generous when we have the time or the money.  But, generosity is the opposite of that.  It means giving of one’s time, money, compassion, forgiveness or mercy when it’s not convenient; when it’s not on our schedule, but on the other person’s schedule.

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Because of COVID-19, our Giving Tree looks a little different.  
To insure everyone’s health and safety, we are going to move to a

Virtual Giving Tree. 

The sufferings of our brothers and sisters are greater than ever due to job losses & reductions, illness, and natural disasters.  Your generosity will help to reduce these financial burdens.   Visa gift cards will be purchased and given to Our St. Vincent DePaul Society who has identified families with the greatest needs.  The families can then prioritize where to apply the gift cards.

and contribute what you can in increments of $5.00. 

Donations must be in by 12/6/2020 please.

Thank you for your support.

Saint Mary Magdalene Youth Ministry & St. Vincent dePaul

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Sunday, November 15, 2020 Thirty-Third  Sunday in Ordinary Time Video: https://youtu.be/Cp4M-PsuFZ8 Join our visiting priest, Father Joseph Morris, and Deacon Bill online for the celebration of the Solemnity of the Thirty-Third…

“Well done, my good and faithful servant.  Since you have been faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities.”- MATTHEW 25:21

God calls us to nurture and develop the gifts He has given us and then generously return a portion with increase.  He doesn’t want us to waste or hoard the gifts He has given us.  He expects us to grow our gifts, use them wisely and be generous with them.  Unfortunately, many of us are not generous in proportion to all that God has given us.

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“Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.”  – Matthew 25:13

Many of us have put off doing something because we think we are too busy.   We’ve all said, “I’ll do it later when I have time.”  Unfortunately, too many of us apply this attitude to our Faith.  Jesus’ call is urgent, in the here and now, in your current circumstances.  Don’t delay. How is God calling you to use your gifts today?  None of us is guaranteed tomorrow.

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Dear Friends,

This year has brought about many changes and will continue to do so.  For this year only, we will be changing our Christmas Mass schedule.  We cordially invite you and your family to celebrate the birth of Jesus with us. Here are our 2020 Mass times: