November 30, 2014 First Sunday of Advent IvtASS INTENTIONS Scheduled Liturqies Sat., I--~-----I Nov. 29, 4:30 Sun., Nov. 30, 8:00 Sun., Nov. 30, 10:30 (. J1 ( ):,l) ( r' \ n \ 1f . .\nL rI r-. Mon., Dec. 1, 5:30PM Tue., Dec. 2, 9:00AM Wed., Dec. 3, 9:00AM Sat., Dec. 4:30 6'1 Sun., Dec. 7, Sun., Dec. 7, 8:00 10:30 Ciampaglia family, by Jack & Nancy Sleeper Barbara Dickhaut, by Fran Gadoua Theresa Borgilt, (1 st Anniv.), by family Kathleen & Matthew Flaherty, by Kate Davidson Celebrant's Intention Celebrant's Intention Doris Gosson, (19th Anniv.), by Borgilt family Moira Taylor, by Ogborn family Mary Favreau" (5th Anniv.), by Melissa AS THE COLD & FLU SEASON has begun, the hand shaking of the Peace of Christ will be omitted for the season. OUR PARISH ADVENT GIVING TREE is fully set up. Once aqain, our parish will provide gifts to the residents of Perkins School, River Terrace Nursing Home, Urban Missionaries in Worcester, and the seminarians of the VVorcester Diocese. Select an "ornament", purchase the gift suggested, and return the wrapped present no later than Sun. morning, Dec. 14th, using the ornament as the gift tag. Parishioners not returning gifts by Dec. 14th, will be responsible to return them to the appropriate organization. Parishioners can assist our seminarians by obtaining a Giving Tree tag. Purchase a gift card either to Staples, WalMart, CVS, BestBuy, Mastercard or Visa of any denomination and place in the envelope attached to the Giving Tree tag, and mail directly to the seminarian no later than Sun., Dec. 14th. CCD WILL NOT BE HELD this sen, November IMMACULATE CONCEPTION recently, a wheelchair donated only for handicapped people, attending Mass or any other wheelchair is to be kept in the use it for future convenience. so", as the schedule indicates. CHURCH "WHEELCHAIR NEWS": We had to Immaculate Conception Parish. It is to be used whd are in need of using a wheelchair while service. Please be reminded that this Church Chu~ch building at all times in order for others to IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in quality education with a caring and nurturing staff for your children, please check us out at St. Bernard Elementary School, 254 Summer Street, Fitchburg. There is rolling admission for children as they reach their 3rd Birthdays. For more information, call (978) 342-1948. ST. CHRISTOPHER CHURCH, 950 West Boylston Street, Worcester will hosts its Christmas Festival on Sat., Dec. 6th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Christmas Festival will feature food, raffles, jewelry, children's activities, crafts, flea market, model trains and a picture history of Worcester transportation, nativity displays and more. Bring along your gently-used coats and shoes to benefit Worcester area needy. Come enjoy the festivities, including a live jazz band to get you in the Christmas spirit. No admission fee! For more info., call (508) 853-1492. BUS TRIP TO NEWPORT on Tue.', Dec. 9th, leaving Immaculate Conception, in Worcester at 9 AM and returning at 6 PM. Travel to Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant for a great buffet, play and Cabaret performance. Cost is $79.00. Deadline to register is Sun., Nov. so". Send check payable to FOX TOURS to Michelle Deignan, 227 St. Nicholas Ave., Worcester, MA 01606. For more info., call (508) 853-0820. THE MONTACHUSETT CHORALE will perform its Holiday Concert on Sun., Dec. 14th, at 2 PM in Tata Auditorium, Leominster City Hall, 25 West St. The concert will benefit the Montachusett Interfaith Hospitality Network. The chorus and orchestra will perform familiar songs of the season. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Under 18 is free. Tickets may be purchased at Colonial Florist, 187 Lancaster St., Leominster (978) 534-9187.