1. Liturgical Calendar:

   • December 9: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
   • December 13: Memorial of St. Lucia, Virgin and Martyr.
   • December 14: Memorial of St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church.

   1. The latest edition of the Bible Guide can be collected in the sacristy after the Sunday Mass.
   2. I extend my gratitude to everyone who participated in decorating and preparing the church for the festivities yesterday.
   3. During the Christmas holidays, catechism classes will be canceled only on Sunday, December 29, and January 5.
   4. Tomorrow, Monday, December 23, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, there will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the opportunity for Confession in the church. This is the last chance for spiritual preparation before Christmas.
   5. Please familiarize yourself with the Christmas Mass schedule, which is available on the noticeboard and online. Note that on December 24, we will sing Christmas carols together with the choir from 9:20 PM until the beginning of the Christmas Eve Mass at 10:00 PM.
   6. Next Sunday, December 29, on the Feast of the Holy Family, during the 12:00 PM Mass, we will celebrate the opening of the Jubilee Year, which occurs only once every twenty-five years. I invite everyone to join in our celebration and take part in this blessed time.
   7. Please also attend the Thanksgiving Mass on the last day of the year, December 31, at 12:00 PM. During this Mass, I will especially remember all the benefactors of our Parish and the Franciscans in Uzbekistan, for whom the Holy Mass will be offered.
   8. In the altar area, there is a box for collecting non-perishable food items for those in need. We invite everyone to remember the poor and leave their alms for the Lord.

Pastor Fr. Michal