General News

Our schedule as we welcome all to our Christmas Masses December 24: Nativity of the Lord, Christmas Eve 6:00 pm in the Church 6:00 pm in Mother Presentation Hall 8:00 pm in the Church 10:30 pm in the Church A 30-minute Prelude will include Christmas Carols to be sung by all at the above Masses 6 pm, 8 pm and 10:30 pm December 25: Nativity of the Lord, Christmas Day 7:30 am, 9:00 am and 11:00 am in the Church A 30-minute Carol Sing will precede each Mass. Please Note: No 5:00 pm Mass on Christmas Day December 31, Vigil Mass for Holy Mary, Mother of God: 5:30 pm January 1, Mass for ...

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Respect Life Events and Activities - There are many events and activities related to our faith's focus on respecting all life from conception unitl natural death.  In particular, the March for Life and the Respect Life Holy Hour occur early in the New Year.  Please visit the Respect Life page on our website for more information on all upcoming events.  

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Respect Life, Right to Life, March for Life

Fair Trade Coffee and Tea Sales for Christmas The weekend of December 19/20 we will be offering an assortment of coffee, tea, hot cocoa, chocolate bars and chocolate covered coffee beans (YUMM!) just in time for Christmas – stuff a stocking or bring the relatives some goodies.  In time for holiday table we have a variety of new coffee and teas and you lovers of java drops know they are back again.  Both the St. Bridget coffee and Singing Rooster are in beautiful bags with a fresh seal that will keep that fresh roast taste longer. Stop by in the commons after Mass to see the wide assortment being offered....

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Advent Holy Hours and Confessions Confessions will be heard during Holy Hours on December 15 from 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm and on December 19 from 8:30 am until 9:30 am. This opportunity will replace the annual Advent Reconciliation Service. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament These Holy Hours will open with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament which will remain on the altar for adoration and private prayer until the end of the Holy Hour.  Confessions will be heard during the hour.  Of course you may remain in church for some or all of the hour. Do you have to go to Confession if you come to this?  ...

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Feast of the Immaculate Conception Tuesday, December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and a Holy Day of Obligation.  A Vigil Mass on December 7th will be celebrated at 5:30 pm and on December 8th Masses will be celebrated at 7:00 am, 9:00 am, Noon and 5:30 pm.  

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Holiday Memorial Service The holiday season brings on powerful memories and emotions, and it can be a particularly painful time for those who have lost a child. If you have experienced this loss, or know someone who has, we want you to know about a special service to be held at Church of the Holy Comforter, 4819 Monument Avenue, on Monday, December 7, at 7 p.m. The Holiday Memorial Service, now in its ninth year, is an interfaith offering sponsored by several area congregations—Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish—to provide a time and place for families to remember the child they lost. The holiday season is f...

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