Announcements
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
December 27-28, 2025


FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
No Confessions Saturday,
December 27, 12:00 PM
Saturday, December 27 – Mass 4:30 PM
Sunday, December 28, Mass 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM
FEAST OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Wednesday, December 31 – Mass 4:30 PM
Thursday, January 1, 10:00 AM Mass
FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY
January 3-4
Baptism of the Lord
January 10-11
Adoration/Benediction
January 7
Franciscan Outreach Fundraiser
at Birmingham Village Players
January 7
7:00 PM
Fr. Raphael Returns
January 8
Men's Discussion Group
Saturday, January 10
9:00 AM
Fr. Jeff on Retreat
January 18-24

Christmas Season Mass Schedule
CHRISTMAS EVE – DECEMBER 24
4:30 PM Family Mass
With attention given to children
10:00 PM Vigil Mass
The Christmas Carol Program begins at 9:30 PM
CHRISTMAS DAY – DECEMBER 25
10:00 AM Mass
The Christmas Carol Program begins at 9:30 AM
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
No Confessions 12:00 PM
Saturday, December 27 – Mass 4:30 PM
Sunday, December 28, Mass 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM
FEAST OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Wednesday, December 31 – Mass 4:30 PM
Thursday, January 1, 10:00 AM Mass
What's happening in our community?
News
Since most of Fr. Raphael's family
was unable to attend his ordination last August, he will be in Nigeria from Dec 11- Jan 8 to celebrate with his Family.
Fr. Mark Soehner, OFM
will assist us Dec 15 - Jan 1

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Week Highlights
Merry Christmas
Thanks to everyone for help decorating the church, for Santa coming to visit us, for the choir and liturgical ministers and for your many kind greetings and gifts to the friars and staff

Dive Deep into Your Faith!
January Family of Parishes Prayer
For January 2026, we accept Pope Leo’s invitation to us to pray the following intention:
That praying with the Word of God may be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us build a more fraternal and
missionary Church.
As we begin a new year, Pope Leo calls the faithful to rediscover the power of Scripture in daily life. His prayer intention for January focuses on prayer with the Word of God. The Holy Father reminds us that opening our hearts to the living Word is not only personal nourishment but also a wellspring of hope for our families, parishes, and wider communities.
When we pray with Scripture -whether through lectio divina, the daily readings at mas, or quiet reflection- we allow God's voice to shape our lives. This practice strengthens us to live as missionary disciples, sharing Christ's love in a world that longs for fraternity and peace.
In our parishes, let us take up this invitation by setting aside time each day to pray with the Gospel. Consider joining a Bible study, praying the psalms or simply carrying a verse with you throughout the day. In doing so, we participate in Pope's vision of a Church rooted in God's Word and radiant with hope.
Prayer: Lord, may Your Word be our daily bread. Nourish us with
Scripture inspires us with hope and guides us to build a Church of
fraternity and mission. Amen.



