Tuesday, November 27th:
• Evening Quilting
Wednesday, November 28th:
• CCD 7 p.m.
Thursday, November 29th:
• Perpetual Help Devotions
• Day Quilting after Perpetual Help
• Choir Practice 7:30 p.m.
 

December 8th: Immaculate Conception of the
Blessed Virgin Mary;
Mass 6:30 a.m., 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.

December 13th, @ 7 p.m.
Reconciliation Service

Christmas Eve, December 24th,
7 p.m. & Midnight

Christmas Day, December 25th,
Mass 8 & 10 a.m.
No Mass Dec. 26th, 27th, 28th,

New Year’s Day, January 1st,
9 a.m. Mass
No Mass January 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Monday, November 26th:
No Mass
Tuesday, November 27th:
8:00 a.m. – Carl Potts
Wednesday, November 28th:
8:00 a.m. – Paul Forck
Thursday, November 29th:
9:00 a.m. – Vincent & Eleanora Cassmeyer
Friday, November 30th:
8:00 a.m. at Senior Center – L & D members of Anton Grothoff family
Saturday, December 1st:
5:00 p.m. – The People of our Parish
7:00 p.m. – Francis J. Stegeman
Sunday, December 2nd:
8:00 a.m. – Chris Verslues
10:00 a.m. – Deceased members of Henry & Theresa Boeckman family

Scrip Volunteer Schedule for
Saturday, Dec. 1st:
5 p.m. Cindy Luebbering & Sharon Twehous
Sunday, Dec. 2nd:
8 a.m. Tina Davis & Glenda Vanderfeltz
10 a.m. Nora Sprenger & Erin Burmeister
 

December 1 & 2

5 p.m. Mass
Lay Ministers: James Haaf, Jane Haslag, Linda Heckman, Debbie & Vernon Hemmel
Lector: Al Wittkop
Ushers: Kathy Haaf, Mary Heet, Ronald Kleffner, Melvin Lock
Servers: Amber Duenkel, Michaella Forck
Sacristan: Jean Decker
Musicians: Mary Jane

7 p.m. Mass
Lay Ministers: Fred & Mary Jane Henke, Patty & Tom LeComte, Angie Prenger
Lector: Tom Henke
Ushers: Steven Knaebel, David Rackers, Russell Richter, Dennis Verslues
Servers: Tanner Wolf, Amanda Henke
Musicians: Kathy

8 a.m. Mass
Lay Ministers: James Cassmeyer, Eddy & Tina Davis, Leona Duren, Mary Eiken
Lector: Suzy Kempker
Ushers: Ronald Talken, Vince Sanning, Herbert Verslues, Wayne Verslues
Servers: Dylan Forck, Anthony Grothoff
Musicians: Barbara

10 a.m. Mass
Lay Ministers: Kathy Rackers, Nick & Rose Rackers, Cathy Singer, Peggy Talken
Lector: Roger Klebba
Ushers: Jonathan Hagenhoff, Lawrence Lage, Nick Rackers, Tony Rackers
Servers: Kyle Distler, Adam Forck
Sacristan: Kyle Distler
Musicians: Katnik/Sprenger
 

K of C Ladies Auxiliary is having a bake sale in Xavier Hall Dec. 2nd. Stop by for coffee & donuts after the 8 & 10 mass and check out our goodies for sale.

BIRTHRIGHT SHOWER: Our parish will be having a shower for Birthright during the Advent Season. Birthright is in need of new and used baby items. We especially can use diapers and baby clothing. We will have a crib on display by the altar for you to place your gifts. This is just a good way for our parish to reach out and help the less fortunate. Let's continue praying for Birthright volunteers and mothers. If you have any questions, you can call Kathy Hayes at 395-4805.

    We welcome into Gods family Carter Anthony Kempker son of Chad & Crystal who was baptized in our parish this weekend.

Taste the monastic life! Women, ages 18-48, come to the Benedictine Life Experience weekend on Friday, December 7th at 5:00 p.m. to Saturday, December 8th, at 5 p.m. Work and pray with the sisters. Learn about St. Benedict. For more information or to register, contact Sr. Alice O'Brien 446-2300.

St. Francis Xavier School is in need of a vacuum cleaner. If you can donate a used one please drop it off at the school or call Gary at 395-4612.

A REWARDING WAY TO SPEND TIME WITH GOD
I have been a coordinator for church cleaning for a year now and find the short 3-4 hours it takes once a month very rewarding and a very special time to spend with God. Please consider stepping up and volunteering to take charge of cleaning God’s house for one weekend a month. I would love to answer any of your questions and/or meet you at church to give details. What a great way to show God how grateful we are for all He does for us. Jean Pinnell – 694-2111.

  POLICY: If you are unable to work on your assigned date, turn in your $15 to the parish office.

Coordinators:
Week 1: No One
Week 2: No One
Week 3: Jean Pinnell 395-4796;
Week 4: Emilie Verslues 395-4788;
Week 5: Nora Sprenger 395-3130;
Dec. 2nd:   No cleaning
Dec. 9th:    No cleaning
Dec. 16th: Tanya Wilbers, Denise Wilbers, Deanna Kempker, Danielle Fick, Adrienne Wilde
Dec. 23rd: Dawn Wilde, Joyce Wilson, Becky Winkler, Dorthy Wittkop, Shirley Woehr
Dec. 30th: Donna Wolfe, Lillian Wolters, Jennifer Zagorac, Shirley Adams, Sarah Adams

St. Francis Xavier Reconciliation Service Dec. 13th, @ 7 p.m. On Thursday, December the 13th, our parish will gather to celebrate the healing love of God in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This service begins at 7:00 P.M. We will have several priests from the area here to celebrate with us. What a great way to prepare for the coming of the Prince of Peace!

Locally-Grown Christmas Trees: The St. Peter School Cub Scouts are holding their annual Christmas Tree Sales Drive from Friday, November 23, through Monday, December 24, on the Schulte’s Fresh Foods parking lot.

Holiday Memorials are a great way to remember those who have died. If you would like to contribute to the Christmas decorations, you may make a donation in the memory of a loved one and his or her name will appear in the holiday bulletin. A suggested offering would be fifteen dollars. You may drop your donation in the mail, the collection, or drop it by the office.

If your family would like to donate toward a Christmas gift for Father Dave and Deacon Jim, please put in an envelope marked Christmas gift and drop in the collection basket.  Thank you, Parish Council

The Giving Tree for the Samaritan Center has ornaments available. The parish has adopted 10 families from the Samaritan Center this Christmas Season. We would like the wrapped gift with the ornament tag on the gift returned by December 15th to Reker Hall, distribution will be Dec. 16th between 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. Your generosity is greatly appreciated by these families … in some cases this is their only Christmas. If you have any questions, contact Jane Haslag at 395-4784 or Diana Wekenborg at 395-4351.

CHRISTMAS IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!! Is your Christmas buying list long, and your gift idea list short?? How about purchasing Scrip or Gift Cards for your employees, friends, and family. There are lists of participating businesses at each door of the church or you can go to www.glscrip.com for a complete list of all businesses that participate nationally. The profit from the sale of these gift cards benefits the St. Francis Xavier Home and School Association. Any questions or to place an order you can call Shirley Woehr at 395-4268, or send the order form through school. Thank you in advance for your support.

Helias Band & Color Guard Gator Bowl Fundraiser: The Helias Band and Color Guard is having a fundraiser for their upcoming trip to the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, FL. If you need a day to Christmas shop or run errands without the children we can help. Babysitting will be available on December 8th at St. Peter Selinger Center Cafeteria from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. The cost is $35 for all day or $20 for half day (will provide lunch for all day children). Call to let us know if you would like us to watch your child/ren: Glenda at 636-4836, Jackie at 893-2820 or Susie at 636-6995. Leave a message with the child’s name and age, your phone number and the date(s) you would like babysitting.

Linn FFA Farm Toy Show and Chili Cook-off to be held Dec. 2nd from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Linn Fieldhouse.