Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2025 by stpetercarthage

Merry Christmas!

Today we rejoice in the birth of our Savior — Emmanuel, God with us.
May the light of Christ fill your home with peace, joy, and hope, and may His presence be felt in every gathering this day.

From our parish family to yours,
wishing you a blessed and holy Christmas.

Ash Wednesday Mass Times - February 18th Mass will be held at 8am and 5pm to start our Lenten journey.
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry - starting February 20th we will host our Fish Fry every Friday during Lent from 4-6pm followed by Stations of the Cross at 6:30pm.
Stations of the Cross - every Friday during Lent at 6:30pm
All Day Adoration - Friday, March 6th - sign ups available in the church entrance but feel free to drop in as well! (Start your month in the presence of Jesus!)
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast - join us after the 9am Mass on March 8th - breakfast plates will be $10 per plate for adults as a fundraiser for the many service projects our Knights do throughout the year.
Our Sunday Readings Bible Study - every Wednesday at 6pm - join the Knights of Columbus as we dive into the Sunday Mass readings to better understand scripture and the homily. Bring your friends and family!
OCIA - Order of Christian Initiation for Adults has begun! We will meet every Monday at 6pm after the 5pm Daily Mass
Weekday Masses - Mondays at 5pm, Wednesdays at 5pm, Fridays at 8am (subject to change!)

Valentine's Day Dinner - enjoy an Italian dinner and dessert after the Saturday evening Mass on February 14th! Hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary and the Knights of Columbus, plates are $10 per person and everyone is welcome! Please RSVP on the form at the church entrance.
Youth Faith Formation Kick-off Workshop - February 7th at 10am - if you have a child in the church please come with your ideas to start our faith formation. The goal is to have faith formation in place by September of this year.
New Year's Eve Mass for the Solemnity of Mary - Wednesday, December 31st at 5pm we will hold the vigil mass for this Holy Day of Obligation
Advent Confessions - will be held after the 5pm Monday Mass on December 22nd. Two priests will be available and will stay as long as people are waiting.
Christmas Masses - Christmas Eve Mass will be at 6pm and Christmas Day Mass will be at 9am
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - join us for this Holy Day of Obligation on Monday, December 8th for our 5pm Mass.
Behold: Advent Study - Prepare your heart for the Advent season with our Behold study! Each session will help you enter into this special time with purpose, reflection, and joy. Wednesdays starting with the 5pm Mass, followed by dinner at 5:30pm, and the study at 6pm. December 3rd and 10th.
Angel Tree - Thank you to everyone who "adopted" 28 foster children for our Angel Tree - all angels are taken care of! Please return your gifts to the church unwrapped, keep it under $50, and pray over this and all our ministries here. God Bless you all.
Movie Night & Christmas Bag Decorating - join the Knights on Friday, December 5th at 5pm for a Christmas movie and bag decorating! We will be filling the bags and taking them to nursing homes in our area. Popcorn and treats are provided, so bring the whole family!

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