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St-John’s
Catholic Church
Location:  
120 Russell Avenue
Corner of Hw 9
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4657

Fr Roy Margallo
Pastor




Fr Roy's Communique for Dec 22 2024
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT-(C)


Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Welcome to the Fourth Sunday of Advent!

I invite you to celebrate the Word of God by taking time to read and reflect on the message of the Holy Spirit for you during this celebration.  



December 14, 2024

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

May You Receive the Peace and Love of Our Lord Jesus Christ!

It is my greatest wish for you and your loved ones to receive the spirit of Peace and Joy during Christmas and the coming new year!

I am very aware of the economic challenges that we as a community of faith at St. John and as a nation are currently experiencing. For this reason, Christmas this year may perhaps be the most unforgettable celebration we will remember since the great depression of the 1920's.

Under the shadow of these challenges, I am still hopeful that we will be able to go through these times with stronger faith and a more positive outlook in life. I pray that you maintain your focus on the Lord Jesus and never get caught up by distractions of the current circumstances.

Regardless of the ever-changing circumstances of our lives, we always celebrate the Joy of having our Lord Jesus Christ in our lives. He is the reason why we can still greet one another - Merry Christmas! Let our Lord enter first into your heart so that you can find Peace within you and your loved ones in this Yuletide Season!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Through Christ Our Lord,

Fr. Roy
Pastor

As part of the yearly tradition of our community in St John, I am appealing to your generosity that you continue to give your Christmas gift donation to our church for this year.

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Announcements
 


Christmas & New Year Masses

Christmas Vigil
Tuesday
December 24 		4:00 PM

Christmas Day
Wednesday
December 25 		9:00 AM

Motherhood of Mary
Wednesday
January 1 		9:00 AM


Christmas Poinsettias

The Altar Society is offering
Christmas Poinsettias.
See Details


Fr Roy's Communiqué Email

The problem with the mail distribution should now be resolved. Our Hosting provider has converted to new mail servers.

Apologies to those who were affected over the past few weeks.


Santa Cruz Welcoming Network

Needs your help. See Details


Help for the Home Bound
 Car rides and Eucharistic Ministers needed

Coffee and Donuts after the
8:30 and 11:30 Masses



Weekly Schedule
Saturday

3:30pm: Confession
4:00pm: Mass

Sunday

8:30am: Mass
11:30am: Mass

Weekday Mass

Wednesday: 11:30am
Thursday: 9:30am
Friday: 10:00am Adoration
11:30am Mass

Mass Intentions

Dec 21 4:00 ♰Brad Bradford
Dec 22 8:30 ♰Esperanza Gaivan Montoya
11:30 ♰Michael Robert Donnelly
Dec 24 4:00 ♰Patrick Sauls
Dec 25 9:00 ♰Esperanza Gaivan Montoya

Second Collection

Dec 22Norma Short's family
Dec 25Christmas Offering

Financial Corner

Monthly Plate Budget:        $7032
August Plate Collection: $8,159.65
The Lord bless your generosity


Series of 5 to 8 min videos which explain various points of St-Thomas Aquinas teachings

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