MASS AND CONFESSION TIMES
No obligation to attend on holy days
Although the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days is temporarily suspended due to the pandemic, additional worship times will be available during the Advent and Christmas season to try to accommodate as many people as possible.
You must sign-up to attend Mass indoors.
No sign-up is required if you plan to remain in your vehicle for parking lot Mass.
Upcoming Mass Schedule
As we enter the holiday season, a number of Mass times are being provided to afford as many people as possible the opportunity to worship in the new space.
Masses are in the church in English unless otherwise noted.
Baptism of the Lord
Jan 9 – 2pm (church and parking lot), 4pm, 6pm (Spanish)
Jan 10 – standard Sunday Mass Schedule
You must sign-up to attend Mass indoors.
No sign-up is required if you plan to remain in your vehicle for parking lot Mass.
CONFESSIONS
Starting Dec. 19th, Saturday confessions will be held from 10:30am-Noon in the church.
No confessions on Dec. 24, 25, 31 or Jan. 1.
PRAYER & RESOURCES
The Christmas season can be a busy time of year. Slow down and spend time with Jesus in prayer.
Adoration
The Adoration Chapel is open 24/7. Reservations are required. Call (970) 635-5822 for a recording with more information on how to access the Chapel.
Word Among Us
Booklet with daily meditations for Advent will be distributed at church on the weekend of Nov. 28-29
Formed.org daily Advent reflections
Click here to sign-up for daily Advent content delivered to your inbox.
US Conference of Catholic Bishops
Resources for Blessing of an Advent Wreath, Blessing of Christmas Tree, Blessing of Nativity Scene, O Antiphons, Liturgical Notes, and more. Click here to learn more.
CHARITABLE OPPORTUNITIES
The Giving Tree
St. John’s Catholic School 8th grade class is working with Catholic Charities to provide gifts to multiple local families in need during the Christmas season. The Giving Tree will be back this year, but with a few changes. Due to COVID, families in need will be requesting gift cards instead of specific gifts. The Giving Tree will go up the week of Thanksgiving. There will be one in the school rotunda and a paper one in the Knights of Columbus Hall. Please consider purchasing gift cards through St. John’s Scrip program. Return your gifts to the Giving Tree drop boxes by the trees, the parish office, or the school office, no later than Wednesday, December 9th. Thank you! Questions? School Office: 635-5830.
HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
All parishioners are encouraged to drop off non-perishable food items as well as toiletries in the collection box in the Knights Hall or school rotunda. Needed items at this time include: canned fruits and vegetables, beans, rice, cereal, pasta and sauce, soup, tuna and peanut butter in addition to personal care items for babies, children, teenagers and adults. Donations of clothing can NOT be accepted. Items will be delivered to House of Neighborly Service and St. John’s St. Vincent de Paul Society.
FUNDRAISERS
There are numerous fundraisers that take place during the Christmas season, including
Bethlehem Handicrafts,
Knights of Columbus Religious Christmas Cards,
SJE Catholic School Christmas Ornaments,
and more.
Also, please consider making your holiday purchases with Scrip from St. John's. To learn more about Scrip, please click here!
Thank you for your support!