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E-Newsletter for
December 21, 2025
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Message from Fr. John Chrysostom Tibakunirwa, Pastor
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Christmas is fast approaching, today we are celebrating the Fourth Sunday of Advent. The Readings bring to light what will help us to fruitfully celebrate. In the Gospel of Matthew 1:18-24 we hear a story of Joseph learning Mary is pregnant, his intentions to divorce her quietly, and the angel's message do not fear to take Mary as your wife because her child is from the Holy Spirit: He will be named Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins. From Prophet Isaiah 7:10-14 we gather, a prophecy is given to King Ahaz promising a sign: a young woman will bear a son called Immanuel, meaning God with us. Together these passages connect prophecy and fulfilment showing God's presence entering human history. So to speak Matthew intentionally cites Isaiah to show continuity between God's promises and their realization in Jesus. This reassures us a believer that God's promises are trustworthy across generations.
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News & Events
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Please watch here for news and events, and join our events for good Catholic community!
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Christmas Mass Times
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Wednesday, Dec. 24th - Christmas Eve:
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Thursday, Dec. 25th - Christmas Day:
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8:30a.m. and 10:30a.m. in English
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REMEMBERING THE HOMEBOUND AT CHRISTMASTIME
We have parishioners who are homebound, and if you are interested in either sending them a note or
card, calling them to chat, or visiting (with or without a gift), their names, addresses and phone numbers
will be on the Giving Tree on the altar. You have until January 7th (a.k.a. known as “Little Christmas” –
The Epiphany) to reach out.
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Christmas Decorating
Sr. Leila is looking for volunteers to help decorate the church for Christmas on Tuesday, December 23rd at 4:00p.m., directly after Adoration. Thank you!
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January 4th
On Sunday, January 4th, the 10:30 and 12:30 Masses will be combined into one Bilingual Mass at 11:30a.m.
After Mass, all are welcomed to attend the Three Kings Celebration
at the Social Center. The sign-up sheet is behind the Altar.
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Religious Education Updates
First Communion (2nd to 8th grade students) Those who come into the program after October 26th will be welcomed, but will not be eligible to receive their sacrament until 2027.
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Confirmation (9th to 12th grade students) Classes take place in the Social Center on Saturday at 3:00p.m. Attendance is mandatory to receive the sacrament in 2026. Contact Sister Caritina for the exact schedule, 413-777-5115 or email her at misionera557@gmail.com.
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CURSILLO...What is it?
Cursillo (kur-see-yo) means “short course in Christianity.” The intention of the Cursillo Movement is to give each person a renewed spirituality and a clearer understanding of how Christ can work through them. To learn more about this vital and active lay movement in the Diocese of Springfield, visit our website: www.cursillowmass.net.
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3-DAY WOMEN’S CURSILLO WEEKEND 2026; Friday evening January 16 - Monday evening January 19
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Food Pantry Collection
We are once again requesting food items for the OPEN PANTRY. As always, we appreciate your giving spirit. The items hoped for are: Canned meats and canned vegetables, oatmeal or hot cereal, peanut butter, macaroni and cheese and spaghetti sauce. Please, no perishables!! Thank you very much!
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Eucharistic Adoration
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The Chaplet is prayed at 3p.m., the Rosary is prayed at 3:30 p.m. followed by Benediction.
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Junior Legion of Mary
The Junior Legion of Mary is coming to Holy Name in October! The only requirements are being under 18 and wanting to grow with God.
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Blue Army
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On the first Saturday of every month, the Blue Army group follows the 8:15a.m. Mass with a rosary, meditation on the mysteries and confession until approximately 10:00a.m. Everyone is invited to stay after Mass to take part.
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