Parish Life is bustling as the holiday season approaches. We have several events over the next month. What's going on? Well...
Starting November 19/20: The Giving Trees will be assembled at Christ the King and St. Paul. Take an ornament off the tree and donate a gift or gifts to Athens County Children Services or food for the Food Pantry. All food, toys, and books are requested by
December 11th.
Sunday, November 20: Parish-wide Thanksgiving Dinner sponsored by the CWC at The Holy Family Center in Athens. All parishioners and friends of St. Paul, Christ the King, and Sacred Heart are invited to attend. Gather at 5:15PM; dinner will be served at 5:30PM.
Thursday, November 24: Thanksgiving Day; Mass at 9:00 AM at St. Paul
Sunday, November 27: First Sunday of Advent
Wednesday, November 30: Last OU Catholics meeting and Wednesday dinner of the semester; Dinner is at 6:00 PM followed by the meeting
Saturday, December 3: Catholic Women's Club Christmas Bazaar at the Holy Family Center, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM.
Thursday, December 8: Immaculate Conception - Holy Day of Obligation (Check the website, social media, and bulletin for Mass times)
Sunday, December 11: Sacred Heart Christmas Potluck Brunch after the 9:30AM Mass
Sunday, December 11: St. Paul Choir Christmas Concert - 4:00 PM at St. Paul Church
Tuesday, December 20: Athens area Penance Service - 7:00 PM at Christ the King
....and so much more!!!
Check our homepage
www.athenscatholic.org for more information about these and other events in the coming weeks.
As a note, the Parish Offices
will be closed Wednesday, November 23 - Friday, November 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope everyone has a happy and healthy holiday! May God bless you and your families abundantly!