PASTOR'S PAGE
Very Reverend John D. Byrnes, JV, JCL
Advent Communal Anointing of the Sick - A Communal Anointing of the Sick Service will be offered in church TODAY the Second Sunday of Advent for anyone who wishes to receive the Sacrament. For your convenience, I will offer the Sacrament following each Sunday Mass. Who may be anointed?
There is NO EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR ON WEDNESDAY.
Special Advent Confession Schedule
I invite you to receive the Sacrament of Penance this Advent by making a good confession before Christmas. Our Parish Advent Penance Service is scheduled for Thursday evening, December 15. Listed below are a variety of opportunities to celebrate the Sacrament!
Thursday, December 15 St. Michael Basilica Advent Penance Service at 7 PM
10 priests will join me in offering Confessions during our Parish Penance Service.
This is a Religious Education event. All Religious Education students are expected to attend.
Friday, December 16 St. Michael School Students Eucharistic Adoration and Penance Service at 10 AM
Saturday, December 10 First Reconciliation Penance Service at 10 AM
(3 priests) Second Grade parishioners will celebrate the Sacrament for the first time today. Family members will also celebrate the sacrament.
Parish Council - Our Next Parish Pastoral Council Meeting is scheduled for TONIGHT Sunday, December 4 at 6:30 PM in the Basilica Hall.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT- On behalf of our Director of Sacred Music, Jonathan Nagy, I invite you to CHRISTMAS AT THE BASILICA on Tuesday, December 27 at 6 PM, featuring the Saint Michael Children's Choir and the Basilica Choir, singing favorite Christmas Carols and the music of John Rutter! Enjoy the music and the beauty of our basilica during the Christmas Season! Make plans to join us!
Wish List ~ A message from the Parish Finance Council: We have compiled a wish list of items that could be sponsored by parishioners (either by name or anonymously) to help offset our ever-increasing costs. It is only with the parishioners’ continued support and generosity that the parish can operate and make ends meet. Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do! If you are able to sponsor any amount of the following items, please send your donation into the parish office. We appreciate your consideration and generosity!
Candles
Music Ministry
Miscellaneous
Parish Office
Basilica Hall
- Those whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age. 2) Elderly people who have become notably weakened, even though no serious illness is present. 3) Before surgery 4) Those who have been anointed recently if their condition continues. 5) Those who suffer from chronic illnesses or mental illnesses at any age.
There is NO EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR ON WEDNESDAY.
Special Advent Confession Schedule
I invite you to receive the Sacrament of Penance this Advent by making a good confession before Christmas. Our Parish Advent Penance Service is scheduled for Thursday evening, December 15. Listed below are a variety of opportunities to celebrate the Sacrament!
Thursday, December 15 St. Michael Basilica Advent Penance Service at 7 PM
10 priests will join me in offering Confessions during our Parish Penance Service.
This is a Religious Education event. All Religious Education students are expected to attend.
Friday, December 16 St. Michael School Students Eucharistic Adoration and Penance Service at 10 AM
Saturday, December 10 First Reconciliation Penance Service at 10 AM
(3 priests) Second Grade parishioners will celebrate the Sacrament for the first time today. Family members will also celebrate the sacrament.
Parish Council - Our Next Parish Pastoral Council Meeting is scheduled for TONIGHT Sunday, December 4 at 6:30 PM in the Basilica Hall.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT- On behalf of our Director of Sacred Music, Jonathan Nagy, I invite you to CHRISTMAS AT THE BASILICA on Tuesday, December 27 at 6 PM, featuring the Saint Michael Children's Choir and the Basilica Choir, singing favorite Christmas Carols and the music of John Rutter! Enjoy the music and the beauty of our basilica during the Christmas Season! Make plans to join us!
Wish List ~ A message from the Parish Finance Council: We have compiled a wish list of items that could be sponsored by parishioners (either by name or anonymously) to help offset our ever-increasing costs. It is only with the parishioners’ continued support and generosity that the parish can operate and make ends meet. Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do! If you are able to sponsor any amount of the following items, please send your donation into the parish office. We appreciate your consideration and generosity!
Candles
- One set of Advent wreath candles $72
- Box of six floor candles $89
- Box of 12 back altar candles $80
- Easter Vigil candles $48
- 2023 Easter Paschal Candle $308
Music Ministry
- 2023 Breaking Bread Hymnals $3,200
- Organ annual maintenance fee $245
- Piano annual maintenance fee $90
Miscellaneous
- Monthly security bill $50/month
- 2023 Parishioner Calendars $441
- 2023 Reader/Lector workbooks $201
- Box of incense $39
- Annual palm order $280
Parish Office
- Copy machine monthly bill $236/month
- Roll of stamps $60
- Website annual fee $144
- Bulletin paper – box $82
Basilica Hall
- New tables and chairs for Basilica Hall (basement) $4,100
- Removal of old carpeting and installation of laminate flooring $ cost to be determined
- Volunteers to paint our Basilica Hall (lol can’t hurt to ask)