Announcements for December 23rd

Christmas Services

Friday, December 21^st            Blue Christmas Service, 7:00 p.m.

Monday, December 24^th         Family Service with Pageant, 4:00 p.m.

                                                

Music & Christmas Carols, 10:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve “Midnight” Mass, 10:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 25^th         Christmas Day Service, 9:00 a.m.

                                           

Fundraising Coupon Booklets

The Vestry is supporting a new easy and fun product to sell as a fundraising campaign for St. John’s. We are selling fundraising coupon books for $20.00 from a company called Simple Qpons. The books allow individuals to save money with things like buy-one-get-one-free and 50% off discounts at tons of our favorite local merchants. These books make for great small gifts and stocking stuffers. There are two editions of the book: one for Northwest Indiana and one for Southland Chicago. You can contact Vestry members or the church office to either purchase books yourself  OR to help in selling books for this fundraiser.

Christmas Pageant

We will be doing a run through of the Christmas Pageant right after the 10:00 service on Sunday December 23rd. We will also go through costumes and props to prepare everyone for their role. If you have any questions, please contact Pat Smith-Huntoon.

Annual Meeting—Sunday, January 20^th following the 10:00 a.m. service.

Parish Office Closed

The Parish Office will be closed Monday, December 24^th through Tuesday, January 1^st. The Office will reopen on Wednesday, January 2^nd.

Announcements for December 16th

Christmas Services

Friday, December 21^st             Blue Christmas Service, 7:00 p.m.

Monday, December 24^th          Family Service with Pageant, 4:00 p.m.

 Music & Christmas Carols, 10:00 p.m.

 Christmas Eve “Midnight” Mass, 10:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 25^th          Christmas Day Service, 9:00 a.m.

FMSC: Thank you, people of St. John’s!

The very generous donations from our parish (just shy of $550) paid for 2,196 meals—enough to feed 6 children for a full year.  Twelve of your fellow parishioners went on to pack 5,508 meals in just two short hours at the Aurora facility of  Feed My Starving Children this past Saturday…that’s enough food to feed 17 children for a full year.  We were part of a group of roughly 200 volunteers who together packed 41,472 meals for malnourished and starving children.  That massive number feeds 114 children for a full year. Please seek out these people and ask them about their experience and consider joining us the next time we go to FMSC:  Laurie & Jack Zielinski, Margi Strombeck, Lita Morgan, Ann Moser, Ted Stone, Eric Turnquest, Mike & Catherine Madden, Elliot McManamy and Rob & Dee McManamy.  You’ll hear just how fun it was and how the Holy Spirit was with everyone there, helping us move a mountain of food.  [To learn more about this highly rated and respected organization, please go to www.fmsc.org]

Fundraising Coupon Booklets

The Vestry is supporting a new easy and fun product to sell as a fundraising campaign for St. John’s. We are selling fundraising coupon books for $20.00 from a company called Simple Qpons. The books allow individuals to save money with things like buy-one-get-one-free and 50% off discounts at tons of our favorite local merchants. These books make for great small gifts and stocking stuffers. There are two editions of the book: one for Northwest Indiana and one for Southland Chicago. You can contact Vestry members or the church office to either purchase books yourself  OR to help in selling books for this fundraiser.

Christmas Pageant

We will be having a pageant at the 4:00 pm Christmas Eve service this year, and children of all ages are encouraged to participate. There are up to 15 parts.  If you are interested, please see Pat Smith-Huntoon after the 10:00 am service, phone her or email her.

Announcements for December 9th

Fundraising Coupon Booklets

The Vestry is supporting a new easy and fun product to sell as a fundraising campaign for St. John’s. We are selling fundraising coupon books for $20.00 from a company called Simple Qpons. The books allow individuals to save money with things like buy-one-get-one-free and 50% off discounts at tons of our favorite local merchants. These books make for great small gifts and stocking stuffers. There are two editions of the book: one for Northwest Indiana and one for Southland Chicago. You can contact Vestry members or the church office to either purchase books yourself  OR to help in selling books for this fundraiser.

South Holland Master Chorale’s Annual Christmas Concert

The popular Christmas concert will include songs and carols, new and old, sung by the Chorale with help from the organ, instruments, children’s choire, and the audience. The Southlake Children’s Choir will join the Chorale in this concert. This marks the 18^th time the Chorale has presented its Christmas concert at St. Victor. The date for the concert is Sunday, December 9^th at 3:00 pm at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Parish (500 Northgate Dr., Dyer, Indiana). All Chorale Concerts are free, but free-will donations are gratefully accepted.

FMSC Volunteers:  Be on the Look-out!  

Please check your email frequently leading up to our Dec 8th trip to the Aurora facility.  You will receive emails directly from Feed My Starving Children regarding specific details of our volunteer work.  Pay close attention to what they suggest you wear and what they ask you to leave at home.  Also watch for emails from me about our departure time and transport from St. John's. Thanks so much to all of you who have volunteered for this worthwhile project (which should also be a very fun time).  Please contact Dee McManamy with any questions or updates.

Holiday Cookie Walk

The 19^th Annual Cookie Walk will take place on Saturday, December 8^th from 9:00 –11:30 am. All proceeds are a benefit of the OUTREACH commitment and St. John’s. Historically, we have netted over $3,800.00 yearly. We need everyone to make a DOUBLE or TRIPLE batch of cookies, candy, jam, or jelly. The emphasis is on homemade. Dog treats will be available. All items should be brought (in non-returnable containers) to the undercroft on Friday, December 7^th before 7:00 pm. Helpers of all ages are needed Friday, December 7^th  from 10:00-1:00 and 1:00-4:00 and Saturday, December 8^th from 8:30-10:00am, 10:00-11:30am, and 11:30am-1:00 pm. Any questions? Contact Alison Deniston.