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•  In response to the uncertain future of SNAP benefits, our parish is holding a Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit our very own Liz’s Pantry. Please consider donating either in person with the food items requested  below, or here via our Amazon Wish List. All items donated in person should be unopened, in good condition, and should not expire before May 2026. Shelf-stable items only, please—no refrigerated or frozen items. Items will be accepted in the church at the St. Joseph’s altar on Saturday, 11/22 and Sunday, 11/23.

  • Liz's Pantry is Seeking:​

    • canned chicken or tuna

    • canned beans (black, kidney, chickpeas, lentils, etc.)

    • canned entrées (ravioli, chili, chicken & rice, etc.)

    • peanut/almond butter

    • canned soups and stews

    • canned vegetables (low sodium)

    • canned or jarred pasta sauces

    • boxed or bagged pasta

    • large boxes of cereal (whole grain/non-sugar preferred)

    • boxed macaroni and cheese

    • boxed rice, stuffing, grain mixes

    • canned fruits (in juice/light syrup)

    • applesauce (no sugar added)

    • oatmeal/hot cereal packets

    • cornbread, muffin, or cake mixes

    • beef, chicken, or vegetable stock (low sodium)

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•  From November 24 to December 7, our parish is holding a Christmas Toy Drive to benefit our friends at Cabrini Immigrant Services. Please donate and spread the Christmas magic to a child in need! We are seeking new, unwrapped toys and books for children 1-14 years old (kindly include appropriate batteries if required). There is a special request for girls and boys lego sets! Toys will be accepted in the church at the St. Joseph’s Altar. Thank you! 

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• We’re preparing for our parish Bake Sale on Sunday, 11/23, and we need your help to make it a sweet success! All proceeds will support the many ministries that serve our community throughout the year. We’re inviting parishioners to donate homemade or store-bought baked goods—cakes, pies, cookies, brownies, cupcakes, and more are all welcome. Please drop off your contributions at the Parish Center on Friday, 11/22 between 10AM - 2PM. Questions? Email primetime@stelmo79.org.

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• Daily mass on Thanksgiving (November 27) will be held in the church at 9AM. The parish office is closed for the day. Daily mass on Friday, November 28 will be held at 9AM in the chapel. Regular mass schedule resumes on Saturday, November 29.

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• Join Prime Time Ministry for chair yoga class! Taught by parishioner Betsy O'Neill, classes take place at 1PM in the parish center. Classes cost $10 each. For more information, click here. 

• On Saturday, December 6, Prime Time Ministry will host an arts & craft event featuring decoupage. Decoupage is gluing napkin and paper designs on a card, a pot, or any surface.  No experience necessary.  Materials are supplied and instructions are given.  The event is free.  Come join us.  1 pm in the Parish Center.  See bulletin for details.

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• Calling students 3-8th grade -- join us this year for our Christmas Eve Pageant! This musical telling of Jesus's birth will be presented in place of the Gospel on December 24 at 5:30 PM mass. There are four rehearsals in December. Deadline to register is November 29. Click here to sign up!
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