December 2022

THIS SUNDAY  -  Dec. 4th  Sermon - "Healing the wounds"
Pledge Cards – This Sunday and Next
It is hard to believe another year is slipping away. This Sunday is the second Sunday of Advent and we will be blessing our pledges during the offertory. We will also do this on the 11th. During the offertory hymn we can bring them up to the altar if you wish or you may place them in the offering plate. We will bless all of them including the ones we have already received.

Parish Luncheon 
If you are able, please join us after the service for a potluck luncheon. Bring a main dish, salad, desert or appetizer to share.
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Party
Join us for a White Elephant Party at 6 p.m. next Saturday, December 10th at Paul and Anne’s house. Bring a “White Elephant” gift to exchange. Don’t buy one, just find a non-hazardous, somewhat used object you no longer need or use. Wrap it so you can’t tell what it is. We have had bowling balls, costume Viking helmets, unusual décor and dishes, and more. The object is for it to be usable, but perhaps a bit funny too. Questions.  Go to this page on our website if you want more information.  https://www.christchurchlaredo.org/news.html

Poinsettias
We have ordered poinsettias at $10 each which we will use to decorate for Christmas in the church. Please let us know if you would like to donate toward them in memory of loved ones  and make sure we get their names soon so we can put them in the Christmas Eve bulletin. 

Pageant 
We can use some shepherds, some wise men, or wise women, some angels and animals. If you would like to participate or have kids who would like to be in the pageant let Fr. Paul know this week. Text him at 956-285-2753

Stations of the Nativity
Join us in person as we journey toward Christmas. Thursday, Dec. 8, 15, and 22, from 12:15 to 12:45 in the Church, we will journey toward the celebration of Jesus birth observing the Stations of the Nativity.  

GENEROUS GIFT FOR FLOWERS! 
We received a gift to purchase flowers for the Sundays leading up to Christmas. If you would like for us to put a remembrance of a loved one or a thanksgiving for an event or anniversary please email your note to christchurchlaredo@gmail.com by Wednesday before the coming Sunday.