Updated Calendars are here!

• Click here to download the RCIA 2008-2009 Calendar
• Click here to view the Catechists' Schedule
• Click here for the Mystagogia Calendar for the Neophytes and Newly-Received
• Click here to download calendar for those participating in the Rite of Reception

Announcements for December 3, 2008

DISCERNMENT HAS BEGUN FOR THE UPCOMING RITE OF RECEPTION ON 2/15/09 AND WILL BEGIN NEXT WEEK FOR THE RITES OF ACCEPTANCE & WELCOME ON 1/24/09.  If you have questions, please contact Helen

UPCOMING ADVENT ACTIVITIES

Advent Bazaar Sunday, Dec. 7th after the Masses during hospitality.  You can do some of your Christmas shopping while benefiting a good cause, pick up one of the gift tags to purchase a gift for someone in need, and enjoy the company of others

Advent Music Events:  Sunday evenings, 7:30 PM in the Cathedral (see website for more details)

La Nativite du Seigneur: December 7
Candlelight, Carols and Cathedral Children (a must to put you in the Christmas spirit!): December 21

Warm Hearts & Soles:  Young adults are collecting socks for homeless men—goal: 2009 pairs!!!  Bring your donations to RCIA or drop them off during hospitality after Mass.

RCIA ADVENT PARTY ON 12/17:  Join us in celebrating Advent during our regular RCIA gathering and, if convenient, bring a dessert or hors d’oeuvres to share with others.  We will play our traditional Advent game and enjoy the season!

NO SESSIONS ON 12/24 & 12/23:  Sessions resume on January 7th

ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS

RCIA LIBRARY  Books are available for you to check out and then return.  Just fill out the check out card with your phone number.  Please return or renew your book within three weeks!

DINNER & FELLOWSHIP AT 6:00pm:  You are welcome to bring your dinner and/or beverage before our RCIA sessions and join in conversation with others anytime after 6:00.

REFRESHMENTS  You are encouraged to sign up to bring refreshments during the months to come.  They don’t have to be healthy and they don’t have to be home-made!

ATTENDANCE  It is very important that you sign in each week on the attendance sheet.  And if you know you are going to be gone, please indicate it.  It helps us to keep in touch with people and if we haven’t seen you for a while, to let you know we are thinking of you J

RCIA WEBPAGE  Our parish website www.stjames-cathedral.org/RCIA has an RCIA link which takes you to current information including the master calendar, weekly announcements, particular calendars (Mystagogia, Lent, etc.), and the monthly teaching schedule (always subject to change). 

KEEP THE CATHEDRAL GREEN…  We are now composting so please read the directions clearly about how to discard your garbage.  Please note that there is a green composting bin in the hallway for paper plates, cups, napkins, and non-meat organic material.  Do not throw cups, etc. in the class room garbage cans…use the compost bin.  Also, note that there are now blue bins in each class room for paper.