Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent: As Moses approached the burning bush, so we approach the divine Savior in the form of a child in the crib, or in the form of the consecrated host, and falling down we adore Him. "Put off the shoes from thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground . . . I am who am." "Come with an outstretched arm to redeem us." This is the cry of the Church for the second coming of Christ on the last day. The return of the Savior brings us plentiful redemption.

Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 18th, 2016

Christmas Mass Schedule

Mass for Portola will be Sunday Dec. 25th at

8:30 am

Mass for Loyalton will be Saturday Dec. 24th at 4:00 pm and Sunday Dec. 25th at 10:30 am

Let’s Cover our Christmas Altar with

If you wish to donate a poinsettia to complete our festive Christmas décor, Addie’s Floral Cottage is taking orders for plants now. The flowers will be delivered to the church Thursday for Christmas week.

Children’s Mass

A reminder that ALL children are invited to participate in the Christmas Eve Children's Mass on Saturday Dec. 24th at 4 pm in Loyalton.If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Amy Filippini at 993-4182.

Holy Rosary Annual New Year’s Potluck

In keeping with tradition, we will have our Annual New Year’s Potluck on Sunday, January 8th after 10:30 am Mass. Please bring your favorite dish. Holy Rosary welcomes everyone; it’s a great way to start off our New Year as a Parish Family. Hope to see many of you there.

Usher signup are in the church. Please if you can find the time to donate one month or even a couple weekends we would very much appreciate it. There is also a description of what an usher’s duties are if you are unfamiliar. Thank you.

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So Very Thankful: For or all our wonderful parishioners who gave of themselves over the past few weeks to help us all prepare the way of the Lord and to celebrate His birth. A BIG thank you to each and every one of you who continuously help out in our parish in whatever way you can. YOU make a BIG difference and we are so grateful to have the support from so many of you.

As we continue to celebrate the Christmas Season through Epiphany, let us all remember the gifts of time, talent and treasure that have been given that helped us all to celebrate the greatest gift of all, the birth of our Savior. May God’s peace be in your hearts and lives throughout this new year.

Thank you for all the lectors, Altars servers, choir and those who helped in decorating our altar beautifully. May the Lord grant you special blessings this year 2017. Your generosity during this season has been acknowledge and praying for all your families and love-ones.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

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Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 18th, 2016