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Christmas Eve Mass times are 4:00, 6:00, and 9:00pm. Christmas Day Mass is at 9:00am. Due to the large number of attendees at Christmas Mass, you will need to reserve a spot. Please do not sign up for the parish hall overflow until all church slots have been filled. When you arrive at church, ushers will seat you. Once the church has reached capacity, guests will be directed to the parish hall for overflow. Please arrive early if you want to make sure you get a seat in the church. If both the church and hall reach capacity, you will be asked to attend one of the other Mass times. You will not be able to save seats for others.

Fr. John will be offering extra times during Advent for those wanting the Sacrament of Penance: November 30, December 7, December 15, December 22. These will be held in the church from 6-7pm. There will continue to be the usual schedule on Saturdays from 3:30-4:30pm or by appointment.

The Knights of Columbus are collecting coats, hats, mittens, scarves, and boots for all ages with December 11 being the final day to donate. There will be a box in the gathering area of the church to place your items. Thanks for your generosity.

Please join us Sunday, November 8 to honor our veterans, servicemen, and servicewomen. The Patriotic Rosary will begin at 8:15am. Mass will begin at 9:00am. Veterans are invited to wear anything that designates their branch of service. May God bless our veterans and continue to bless the United States of America.

St. Mary's is having Mass in the church on Saturdays at 5:00pm and Sundays at 9:00 and 11:00am. Daily Mass is in the parish hall at this time. Mass is at 8:00am Tuesday thru Friday. St. Mary's will livestream daily Mass and Sunday Mass at 9:00am to our Facebook page, Facebook - St. Mary of Nazareth - DSM).

It may be hard to look forward to the holidays this year. Instead, the main article on page one encourages readers to take time during Advent to “Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth! For I am God and there is no other ...” (Isaiah 45:22). • “No human being can tame the tongue ... With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings who are made in the likeness of God” (James 3:8-9). How can we ensure that our tongues will bless and not curse? The main article on page two explains. • If you were asked to name one of the deadliest sins, what would you reply? Murder? Adultery? Lust? The Q&A reveals the sin that sneaks up on us.

Browse the many categories of books & media online or on the digital catalog in the adult faith formation office. Look for the library catalog link under "Deepen Your Faith" on the parish website. You can request a book to pick up from a library cart at the next weekend's mass, or check a book out yourself directly from the library. The library is in the adult faith formation office (the sunroom off the mansion meeting room). Feel free to sit & read while you're there!