I want to talk about our Advent penance service that will take place Wed., Dec. 7th. Please be encouraged to attend. When we participate in this Sacrament, we not only receive forgiveness of our sins, we also receive Grace from our Lord just like the other Sacraments. We will conduct it in the manner we did in the past. Once you have gone to Confession you may leave. Children and youth who attend with their parent(s) or grandparent(s) may also leave with them. Otherwise, they need to remain until the normal dismissal time of youth formation classes. There will be multiple priest available to hear confessions. I want to also remind you that besides attending to the good of your own soul you are also being a fine witness for our youth. Seeing you going to Confession helps them to realize that this is a practice that needs to continue throughout their life. So please mark this date on your calendar. It will begin at 6:45 PM. If you are late to arrive, no worries. Confessions will be heard as long as anyone is present desiring the Sacrament. Yours in Christ our Lord. Fr. Sid.