Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - First Sunday of Advent - November 29
Light Up For Christ
This Tuesday, December 1st everyone is invited to the Knights of Columbus annual “Light up for Christ.” Children, their parents and all members of the parish will gather to bless the tree on top of the church and sing carols for Advent. We will meet in the church for a short prayer service at 7:45 and then Father will lead us outside to bless the tree, after which St. Nicholas will appear with his companions to give treats to the children. We will be serving hot chocolate and cookies in the gym. Donations of non-perishable food for the Christmas Hampers would be appreciated.
Pub Night
Saint Francis de Sales Pub Night is December 5th at 7:00 pm in the school gym. Buy your tickets after Mass on November 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th. Enjoy pub style games, socializing and a Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament. Early bird prices for parishioners until November 22nd: Pub Night ticket – $15 and poker tournament – $60.
CWL Christmas Dinner
The annual CWL Christmas party will be held on Thursday, December 10th. Tickets will be sold at the breakfast and at all Masses December 5th & 6th, the cost is $12. All woman are welcome to attend.
Jr. Youth Christmas Party
Friday, December 11th Grades 5 – 8 are invited to our Jr. Youth Christmas party in the church basement from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. There will be a finger food potluck, Christmas skits, games, fun and fellowship. Please donate a non – perishable food item if you come to the party and as well, a plate or group serving of finger foods. Some ideas are: pizza pockets, cheese & crackers, veggie platter, and juice and Sprite/7 Up to make punch. Please let Mylene know in advance what you’ll be bringing for the finger food potluck so she can make arrangements to get more of what may be lacking. If you have any questions, please call Mylene at the church office.
Advent Penitential Service
The Advent Penitential Service at St. Francis de Sales parish will be held on Friday, December 18th at 7:00 pm. All are welcome.
Youth Ministry Bottle Drive
Weekend of January 2 – 3, 2010! Please save your bottles after Christmas and New Year’s festivities for Youth Ministry! We’ll be collecting bottles to help fundraise for Youth Ministry after all Masses for that weekend. If you would like to help, please contact Mylene at the parish office. More details to come soon.
For more information about events happening in our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - Thirty-Christ the King - November 22
CWL Christmas Dinner
Tickets for the Christmas party, to be held on Thursday, December 10th. Tickets will be sold at the breakfast and at all Masses December 5th & 6th, the cost is $12.
Jr. Youth Christmas Party
Friday, December 11th. All Jr. Youth from Grades 5 – 8 are invited to Youth Ministry’s Christmas Party! There will be Christmas skits, games, fellowship, and fun! It will take place in the church basement from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
CWL Memorial Mass
CWL Memorial and Appreciation Mass. Will be next Sunday, November 29th at 9:00 am. We will sit on the right side at the front of the church. There will be a complimentary breakfast for all CWL members, served by The Knights of Columbus, after Mass. Please confirm with your phoning committee contact if you plan to attend, or call Marg Surinak or Marie Adams.
SFdS School Fundraiser
Saint Francis de Sales Pub Night is December 5, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the school gym. Buy your tickets after mass on November 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th. Enjoy pub style games, socializing and a Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament. Early bird prices for parishioners until November 22nd: Pub Night ticket – $15 and poker tournament – $60.
Poinsettia Sale
Please pick up an order form from the entrance of the church to get your poinsettia before Christmas. Completed forms can be placed in the collection basket.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 15
Baptisms in our Parish
Next weekend the 5:00 pm Mass will be a joyous occasion for our parish. We will be baptizing, receiving into the church and confirming 5 adults who have been journeying in the RCIA process. Please keep Kevin Cho, Tracy Walsh, Tim Walsh & Mark Dimawala in your prayers. Mass will be a little longer next week but there will be a reception following and everyone is welcome.
Sandwiches for the Homeless
All youth are invited to make sandwiches for the homeless on Friday, November 20th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm in the church basement. Youth Ministry will be needing donations of 100% whole wheat bread, bologna, and packages of pre-sliced cheese for our night of service. All parishioners are invited to donate. Please drop off your donations for the sandwich making at the church office up to Thursday, November 19th.
SFDS School Fundraiser
Saint Francis de Sales Pub Night is December 5, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the school gym. Buy your tickets after mass on November 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th. Enjoy pub style games, socializing and a Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament. Early bird prices for parishioners until November 22nd: Pub Night ticket – $15 and poker tournament – $60.
For more information about events happening at our parish please read our Sunday Bulletin
Upcoming Events at St. Francis de Sales - Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 8
CWL Meeting
The next CWL meeting will be held in the church hall meeting room, on Thursday, November 12th at 7.30 pm. All members are invited.
Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass
This mass will be celebrated at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on November 15th. All brother knights are reminded to attend this mass in memory of our deceased brother knights.
Youth Events – Jr. & Sr. Youth Open Gym
Grades 6 – 8 are invited to play sports in the school gym on Friday, November 13th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm and grades 9 – 12 play in the school gym from 7:30 -9:00 pm. Please bring a tooney donation to cover cost of snacks. Bring a friend!
Sandwiches for the Homeless
All youth are invited to make sandwiches for the homeless on Friday, November 20th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm in the church basement. Youth Ministry will be needing donations of 100% whole wheat bread, bologna, and packages of pre-sliced cheese for our night of service. All parishioners are invited to donate. Please drop off your donations for the sandwich making at the church office up to Thursday, November 19th.
Jr. Youth Christmas Party
All Grades 6-8 are invited to Youth Ministry’s Christmas Party!! Please save the date of Friday, December 11th!! More details to come soon.
For more information about SFDS events please read our Sunday Bulletin