Text Box: FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION This Monday, December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass will be celebrated at 8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE As is our custom, here at Assumption, a Christmas tree will be on the side altar with the names of children who are in need of toys. Please take a tag or two and help with this year’s Toy Drive for needy children. Please return your gifts by Sunday, December 21st. Thank you! Text Box: ANOINTING OF THE SICK There will be a special Mass of the Anointing of the Sick on Saturday, December 13th at 11:00 A.M. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is for all those who are physically ill. We cordially invite all our parishioners - young and old - who may have physical problems or concerns to come to this very special Mass of Anointing. HOMELESS SHELTER Thanks to all who came forward to volunteer for our shelter. Unfortunately, we just learned that because the Partnership is embroiled in a political contest with the Department of Housing Services, the shelter program in the houses of worship in the Heights has been cancelled for this winter. For those interested, we will provide information about other opportunities to do service with the homeless in the next few weeks. Text Box: Second Sunday of Advent Text Box: BVM Text Box: Assumption Text Box: From the Pastor’s Desk Text Box: ADVENT VESPERS We invite all our parishioners and friends to join us in celebrating Solemn Vespers on Sunday, December 14th at 5:00 P.M. Vespers is part of the Liturgy of the Hours. Also called evening prayer, Vespers consists of psalms, canticles, and prayers that help us focus on Christ in our midst during this Season of Advent.