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We are happy to announce a new ministry at SPX: "Mommy and me." We invite anyone with preschool aged children to join us! No one understands the stress of living with a newborn better than other parents. Come, meet other parents / grandparents with preschool aged children / grandchildren. *** When: Join us every Thursday or Saturday beginning October 20 at 9:30 - 10:30 am! If you cannot make it, but are interested in joining, please email the parish office at: office@spxot.org. ***

During the seasons of Advent and Christmas, many of us display the Nativity scene in our homes. This custom depicting the birth of Christ owes its origin to St. Francis of Assisi, who made the Christmas creche for Christ on Christmas Eve in 1223. This manger reminds us of the humble birth of Christ. Pope John Paul II began the tradition of Bambinelli Sunday during his papacy to remind families about the joyous event of Baby Jesus’ arrival in the manger. Bambinelli Sunday is typically celebrated on the third Sunday of Advent. On that day children gather with their families in St. Peter’s Square and bring figures of the Christ Child from their family’s Nativity scene. During the noontime Angelus prayer, Pope Francis blesses the children and the figurines they have brought. Our parish will be celebrating Bambinelli Sunday at all Masses on Sunday, December 18, (the fourth Sunday of Advent). We invite young and old, children and adults to participate in this powerful witness to our celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. The Nativity scene is a school of life where we can learn the secret of pure love and joy. Please bring your Baby Jesus from your Nativity set to Mass for a special blessing. Also bring an ornament to decorate our indoor Christmas tree.

During the seasons of Advent and Christmas, many of us display the Nativity scene in our homes. This custom depicting the birth of Christ owes its origin to St. Francis of Assisi, who made the Christmas creche for Christ on Christmas Eve in 1223. This manger reminds us of the humble birth of Christ. Pope John Paul II began the tradition of Bambinelli Sunday during his papacy to remind families about the joyous event of Baby Jesus’ arrival in the manger. Bambinelli Sunday is typically celebrated on the third Sunday of Advent. On that day children gather with their families in St. Peter’s Square and bring figures of the Christ Child from their family’s Nativity scene. During the noontime Angelus prayer, Pope Francis blesses the children and the figurines they have brought. Our parish will be celebrating Bambinelli Sunday at all Masses on Sunday, December 18, (the fourth Sunday of Advent). We invite young and old, children and adults to participate in this powerful witness to our celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. The Nativity scene is a school of life where we can learn the secret of pure love and joy. Please bring your Baby Jesus from your Nativity set to Mass for a special blessing. Also bring an ornament to decorate our indoor Christmas tree.

We are happy to announce a new ministry at SPX: "Mommy and me." We invite anyone with preschool aged children to join us! No one understands the stress of living with a newborn better than other parents. Come, meet other parents / grandparents with preschool aged children / grandchildren. *** When: Join us every Thursday or Saturday beginning October 20 at 9:30 - 10:30 am! If you cannot make it, but are interested in joining, please email the parish office at: office@spxot.org. ***

We are happy to announce a new ministry at SPX: "Mommy and me." We invite anyone with preschool aged children to join us! No one understands the stress of living with a newborn better than other parents. Come, meet other parents / grandparents with preschool aged children / grandchildren. *** When: Join us every Thursday or Saturday beginning October 20 at 9:30 - 10:30 am! If you cannot make it, but are interested in joining, please email the parish office at: office@spxot.org. ***