Sorokousty —All Souls Saturdays will be celebrated on February 15th, March 7th, March 14th, March 21st, and May 30th. Please take a book found in the entrance of the church, fill it out, place it in envelope, and drop it in the collection basket.

NEW KofC MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: The Knights of Columbus has formally announce the new ceremony that replaces the individual 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Degrees. It is known as the “Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity”. This new degree is a family affair and candidates and their families are invited to attend.

If you are currently a First Degree KofC member or are a new potential member, you are all welcome to attend. Please see Fr. Iura for any questons as well as obtaining the sample KofC form to fill out. All individuals who attend will sign a special charter which will be displayed at the KofC museum. Take advantage of this unique opportunity and become part of this historic event. January 1 —NEW CEREMONY DEBUT

The Degree Exemplification will be the inauguration of the new ceremony in Connecticut, St. Mary’s Parish, 5 Hillhouse Ave, New Haven. Degree: 1:00 pm Candidates: $5:00. Arrive: 12:30.

A Christmas Hymn
Edward Caswall

See, amid the winter’s snow, born for us on Earth below,
See, the Lamb of God appears, promised from eternal years.

Lo, within a manger lies, He who built the starry skies,
He who, throned in height sublime, sits amid the cherubim.

Say, ye Holy shepherds, say, what your joyful news today;
Wherefore have ye left your sheep, on the lonely mountain steep?

As we watched at dead of night, lo, we saw a wondrous light:
Angels, singing “Peace on Earth,” told us of the Saviour’s birth.

Sacred Infant, all Divine, what a tender love was Thine,
Thus to come from Highest Bliss, down to such a world as this!

Teach, O teach us, Holy Child, by Thy face so meek and mild,
Teach us to resemble Thee, in Thy sweet humility.

Hail, thou ever-blessed morn! Hail, redemption’s happy dawn!
Sing through all Jerusalem: Christ is born in Bethlehem!