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Celebrate the First Sunday of Advent: Luke 21:25-28,34-36 - Jesus teaches his disciples to be vigilant so that they will be ready when the Son of Man comes in glory.

The SMART board is sponsoring a contest of voting for the best decorated house in town. Please sign up to participate. Photos will be posted on Facebook and pictures will be placed in local businesses for people to vote on. The winner will have bragging rights and a sign to put in their yard. Click/tap heading for more information.

"The Criterion" is the official weekly publication of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. It goes out to more than 60,000 households in its coverage area of central and southern Indiana, making it Indiana's largest weekly newspaper.

The December “Wish List” for North Spencer Community Action Center is oatmeal and cereal. Click/tap heading for more information.

The December “Wish List" for Catholic Charities Tell City is size 4 and 5 diapers. Click/tap heading for more information.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey is hosting a blood drive on Monday, December 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can make an appointment to donate blood at: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time. Click/tap for more information.

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Perry County Bookmobile stops occur in all areas of the county. At these stops, a wide range of materials is available, including the newest books for adults and children, current and classic DVDs, magazines, and MiFi’s. Click/tap heading for more information.

St. John’s Lutheran Church in Evanston will host its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-orders are recommended for the chicken dinners, special or chicken noodle soup, and other food items. Call 812-489-8839 to order by Monday, December 2. Click/tap heading for the event flyer.

Copies of the January 2025 edition of Give Us This Day: Daily Prayer for Today's Catholics will be available, compliments of the Evangelization Commission, beginning on the second Tuesday of each month, at the courtesy tables near the churches' entrances. Click/tap heading for additional details.

In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of John Anthony Schmitt, 83, of Immaculate Parish in Owensboro, KY, who died peacefully in the Lord on November 21, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Diann (Holtzman) Schmitt (daughter of Clarence and Nellie Holtzman). Arrangements are in the care of Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory.

Daily Bible readings, podcast audio and videos, and prayers brought to you by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Celebrate the last Sunday in Ordinary Time, Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe: John 18:33b-37 - Before Pilate, Jesus admits that He is a king, but that his kingdom is not of this world.

Angel Trees are in place at both St. Boniface and St. Meinrad parishes to provide gifts for children served by the North Spencer Community Action Center. Click/tap heading for more details.

"The Criterion" is the official weekly publication of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. It goes out to more than 60,000 households in its coverage area of central and southern Indiana, making it Indiana's largest weekly newspaper.

Join our brothers and sisters throughout the Archdiocese of Indianapolis the weekend of December 7 and 8, 2024, by supporting the Retirement Fund for Religious Annual Appeal. Please offer your prayerful, vocal and financial support. Click/tap heading to learn more.

The Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated on Monday, December 9, at 4:15 p.m. at Historic St. Boniface Catholic Church and at 6:15 p.m. at St. Meinrad Catholic Church. Because December 8 is the second Sunday of Advent, the solemnity was moved to Monday.

The St. Boniface Ladies Sodality will hold its Christmas party on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Boniface Parish Center. Click/tap the heading to view the event flyer.

The family of Helen Gunn wishes to extend appreciation and thanks for thoughts, prayer, and support at the time of her passing. Click/tap heading for more.