December, 2008

December 4, 2008

December 18, 2008

7.00 p.m.

Saint Sylvester Parish is beginning a series of adult faith formation sessions for those interested in deepening their knowledge about the Catholic Faith and applying that faith to daily life.

11.00 a.m.

Confirmation

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Orders must be placed by November 7th

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Thanksgiving Day

Parishioners are asked to donate non-perishable food items and to bring them to the altar at Offertory.

The food items will be distributed to the Brentwood Food Pantry.

Any monetary donations given on Thanksgiving Day are presented to the Parish Social Ministry to assist them in their work for the needy.

The fruit display in front of the altar will be packaged and distributed to the shut-ins of our parish.

The Giving Tree gives us an opportunity to share with children and adults in need. Located in the front of church, beginning on the first weekend of Advent, the tree is adorned with bell and Christmas card ornaments. Each ornament indicates either a child’s age or a suggested gift for an adult. In some cases, the gift for a child may be the only gift they will be receiving.

Gifts must be returned by December 9th, wrapped, with the bell or card ornament on top. During this season of giving, it is a beautiful act to give to those who are less fortunate so they too can share the joy of Christmas.

Sunday

Tradition has it that Saint Nicholas placed gifts or money in socks or shoes of the poor who left them outside their doors.

In honor of this benevolent saint, we will collect new socks for the homeless. Baskets will be located at the entrances of church.

Heavy socks particularly white crew socks, are the best donation, but any new socks will be accepted; along with warm scarves, hats and gloves.

After the sock collection, the socks are distributed by Dr. Withers of Mercy Hospital, the founder of Operation Safety Net, who makes his rounds on the streets of Pittsburgh taking care of the homeless — checking their feet and giving them new socks.

2.00 p.m.

Christmas Luminaries

This year, the Youth Ministry teens will be making Christmas Luminaries for parishioners.

Proceeds will benefit St. Sylvester Youth Ministry.

Parishioners are invited to request Luminaries in memory or honor of loved ones or for other special intentions. Suggested Donation is $2.00.

Your luminaries will be placed around the outside of the church and lit on Christmas Eve - burning well into the wee hours of the morning.

Orders are due December 19

Place in collection basket, drop off in the rectory, or mail to:

St. Sylvester Youth Ministry

3754 Brownsville Road

Pittsburgh PA 15227

Between Christmas and the Feast of Saint Sylvester (December 31st) infant gifts may be placed at the Nativity Scene inside of church.

These gifts are distributed to Mom’s House, Roselia Center and other agencies that are Pro-Life and support low income and young mothers who have decided not to abort their child, but to give their child life and love.

Some practical gifts include: diapers, bottles, sleepers, wipes, onezes, undershirts, diaper bags as well as clothing in infant and toddler sizes.