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It’s a Wonderful Life – Advent Bible Study 2024

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It’s a Wonderful Life – Advent Bible Study 2024

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It’s a Wonderful Life is one of the most popular and heart-warming films ever made. It’s near universal appeal and association with Christmas has provided a rich story of redemption that has inspired generations for decades.

It’s a Wonderful Life Study examines this beloved holiday classic and reminds us how easily we can become distracted from what is truly meaningful in life. This five-lesson but 3 sessions Bible study experience comes complete with discussion questions for each session, Scripture references, detailed character sketches, movie summary, and related commentary. 

Sunday Mornings (in Person) – December 1, 8, & 15: 10:30- 11:30am

Wednesday Mornings (via ZOOM) – December 4, 11, 18: 9am- 11am

Wednesday Evenings (in Person) – December 4, 11, 18: 7pm – 9pm

Click here to sign up and find the link to purchase your study guide.

Advent Gathering of Imagery & Prayer Morning of Reflection

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Enrich your Advent Season with a Morning of Soul Collage®

Saturday, December 7, 2024
9:30-12:30
All materials provided

Facilitated by: Betty Bentley, Certified Soul Collage® Facilitator

During Advent, we long for the God who breaks into time and space as a baby in a manger. Advent is about cultivating patience and not rushing to the Incarnation. It is the ultimate feeling of joyful anticipation for something that is about to happen. We anticipate the joy of God becoming one of us, that God, in his humanity, has shared with us his divinity.

The SoulCollage® card-making experience invites you to react to images, draw on your intuition, create, and then listen to what your own creations say to you. As you hold your image in prayer, you discover the powerful experience of co-creating with the Divine.

Register online here.

Thanksgiving Schedule

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Morning Mass is at 9:00 am on Thursday, November 28th, Thanksgiving Day and on Friday, November 29th. There will be no 6:30 am Mass on either of these days.

Parish Office Closures

Parish Offices will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 27th, Thursday, November 28th & Friday, November 29th. They will reopen on Monday, December 1st.

In case of emergency, you will still be able to reach a priest.  Call the Parish Office at (815) 436-2651 and follow the prompts.

Giving Tree 2024

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Share the Joy of the Season

Be a blessing to a family or individual in need this Christmas.  It’s the last weekend to stop by the Giving Tree table in the Commons after all Masses to see how you can help make a difference in someone else’s life.

Please return your wrapped gift(s) (unless your tag specifies not to wrap) to the Commons on Saturdays (11/23 & 11/30) from 3:00 pm until 5:30 pm
and on Sundays (11/24 &12/1) from 7:00 am until 1:30 pm. 

Questions? Call Robin Contreras 815-814-8457.
www.smip.org/givingtree

Check to see if shifts are still available or ask at one of our tables for other opportunities to assist.

Job Opportunities at Waterleaf Women’s Center

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Waterleaf Women’s Center’s building and services are growing yet again, and with this exciting expansion comes the need for compassionate, dedicated professionals to join us. We are currently seeking licensed nurses, a Director of Operations, and a Development Manager (to assist our Development Director) who share our deep commitment to honoring life and supporting individuals through one of their most important journeys. If you, or someone you know, feel called to be part of this life-saving work, we would love the chance to connect.

To learn more about these opportunities or share your interest, please reach out to Barbara Wichman at barbara@barbarawichman.com or 630-423-1353. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our team.

St. Andrew’s Festivities

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Our Polish Ministry Invites everyone to:

ST. ANDREW’S FESTIVITIES

St Mary Immaculate Church
15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield, IL

Join us in the Gym on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.—10:00 p.m.

Famous Polish Cuisine, Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks, Raffle Prizes, Kids Games, DJ Entertainment / Dancing

*There is a cost for Food and Drinks and Raffle Prizes

Breakfast with Saint Nicholas

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When: Sunday, December 8th
Time: 8 am – 12 pm
Where: SMI gym

Come one, come all!

Gather together for our annual Breakfast with Saint Nicholas event Sunday, December 8th from 8- noon, in the school gym. It is holiday fun for the whole family – pictures with Saint Nicholas, kids crafts, hot cocoa station and of course a delicious breakfast made by our Men’s Club!

See you there!

Keep Christ in Christmas

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Jesus is the Reason for the Season!

Keep Christ in Christmas Sale

The Knights of Columbus will be selling various items depicting the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in the Commons after all Masses on November 16th & 17th, 23rd & 24th and November 30th & December 1st.  Items for sale include yard signs (with the image shown above), advent calendars, and many more.  Cash and check are accepted.

Father Vincent Capodanno-Father Emil Kapaun Memorial Mass and Healing Service

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The Knights of Columbus Queen of Apostles Parish, Joliet, Illinois invite you to attend this special Memorial Mass honoring:

Servant of God, Father Vincent Capodanno, Chaplain (Lt. USNR), and
Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun, Chaplain (Capt.) U.S. Army

Saturday, November 23, 2024, 10:00 A.M.
Mass will be preceded at 9:00 A.M. by a “Patriotic Rosary”
There will be a “Prayer for Healing” immediately following Mass

Queen of Apostles Parish
Main Campus
18 N. Woodlawn Ave.
Joliet, Illinois 60435 

Questions? Call Jim Kubalewski, 815-272-3512