Parish Council Report
The Parish Council met on December 5, 2024, at St. Matthew Church. Finance Council chairman Tom Milton provided an update on the parish's financial situation. The annual financial statement has not yet been finalized by the parish's accountant; it will be published when available. Fr. Crawford reported on the upcoming holiday events (Breakfast with Santa and the parish Christmas Concert), and a discussion on the success of the stocking stuffer raffle was had.
Parish Council members continued discussing ways to re-connect with fallen away parishioners. Finally, members of the council commented on the successful Advent presentation given by Fr. Rufus Kenny earlier in the week. The next parish council meeting is scheduled for January 16th. Parishioners are welcome to contact Fr. Crawford or Bryan Healy with any questions or concerns to address.
January Parish Birthdays
(resending as the graphic did not load in last week's email - sorry for the inconvenience!)
Inclement Weather Policy
In the event of a weather related cancellation (Mass, Religious Education), we will do our best to notify all through Flocknote.
Also note: If the weather is bad (snow, ice) for driving, the 8am Mass at OLPH will automatically be cancelled for the safety of all during the month of January while Fr. Nicholas is away on vacation.
The Little Sisters of the Poor, who operate Jeanne Jugan Residence in the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx, want to share that private rooms with private bathroom/shower are available for low-income seniors aged 65 and older. The rent is on a sliding-scale based on income; all utilities are included. For more information, please contact Krysllin Cruz at 347-329-1800 ext. 731 or mail bxadmssions@littlesistersofthepoor.org.
The Mass Book for Intentions is
now open through 2025.
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