May the Lord comfort them in their time of need and bless those who care for them. Please keep the following individuals in your prayers: Jo Ann Dematteo, Katherine Henning, Lynn Secord, Kym Harris, Bob Schwanke, Karron Willis, Alexandria Zborowski, Mary Franklin, Betty Tinker, Mary Benny, Lynn Peka, Jim Carter, Ann Ingemansen, James Fish, John Stock, Killian Peltier, Richard Peterson, Bonnie Fazekas

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Time to warm up those vocal chords dust off those instruments! All singers and instrumentalist are welcome to join the Seasonal Choir for the Christmas Liturgies! Children and Youth wishing to sing, please contact Christina. Youth Choir Rehearsals will be after Sunday Mass December 9th, 16th and 23rd at St. Austin’s. Join us!

A reminder that Christmas Memorial Flower offerings can be make in memory or honor of a loved one. Envelopes are in your packet or fill out the coupon in last week’s bulletin insert.

Please join us at St. Austin on Friday, Dec. 14, from 8 - 10 a.m.

Through the hard work and dedication of the ladies, we were able to donate $4,700 to our church. We also donated hats, mittens, and scarves to ‘Backpacks for Homeless Teens’, and Ascension. The winners of the raffle prizes: Angel Quilt - Phyllis Bougrois Department 56 - Marlene Longpre Raggedy Ann - Sherry Eckblad Raggedy Andy - Marie Lorbiecki Dickens Village - Linda Davidson Baby Quilt - Michelle Graziano The Craft Group Thanks you for your support! THANK YOU TO ALL who volunteered! Special thanks to the Craft Group, St. Bridget’s Women’s Group and all who set up, baked, cooked, donated, shopped and cleaned up. The Christmas Luncheon and Boutique is always a joyous holiday event. We appreciate all the Women of our parish do to support our ministries!

Thank you! Your generosity has been a blessing to Saint Bridget Parish throughout this past year. Your continued support allows us to help our church family and spread God's Word throughout North Minneapolis and beyond. As you begin year-end tax planning, take advantage of the charitable tax deduction for gifts made before December 31 and consider the variety of gift options available to you. Your gift to our parish can make a great difference to us and help you as well.