Announcements

The fifth annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner is open to all those men and women who have served in our United States military, as well as their families. All veterans and their guests are invited to join us at no cost to them or their loved ones. Others, who are not veterans, are welcome to purchase a ticket to attend the dinner in celebration of our veterans. 100% of all proceeds go to benefit Warriors Set Free, which is a special ministry organization that helps veterans to heal from their emotional scars and find personal freedom in Jesus Christ. Each year, the event has grown in size, and we hope to make this year’s event the biggest one yet! The event includes much more than a delicious dinner, but also features patriotic fellowship, special guest veterans, raffle prizes, and other good surprises.

The Veterans Appreciation Dinner is a can’t-miss event! Be sure to mark your calendars. Even more, please help get the word out to both veterans and non-veterans alike. To help you in this effort, we have printed fliers that are available in the narthex which you may pass out. You can visit the event website to RSVP free (for veterans and their families) or buy tickets (everyone else): vetsdinner.com. All questions may be directed to Jason Schoellen, whose information is in the church directory.

Saturday, November 8 at 5:30 P.M.
Location: Church fellowship hall

For its twelfth year, the Chili Cook-Off is back! Contestants have the opportunity to win one of three awards: Tastiest; Spiciest; and Most Original. Anyone may enter their chili. If you would like to register, please bring your chili entry on the day of the cook-off, and on the registration sheet print your first and last names, as well as the name of your chili. The number next to your name on the signup sheet is the number by which you should place chili on the day of the Cook-Off. Numbers will be set up. Anyone may also attend the event to taste the chilis and vote as a judge. One suggestion for all contestants: please bring your chili in a crock-pot to keep it warm and ready to serve.

Sunday November 23, following Holy Mass
Church fellowship hall

Wednesday, November 26 at 7:00 P.M.

A canticle is a hymn lifted straight from Scripture. Interestingly, most of our canticles happen to come from Luke’s Gospel around the time of Christ’s advent. These include the Magnificat (Song of Mary), Benedictus (Song of Zechariah), Gloria in Excelsis (Song of the Angels), and Nunc Dimittis (Song of Simeon). Join us as we unpack these canticles and the hope they give us this advent season!

Dates/Time: Wednesday, December 3, 10, 17, (& 24, Christmas Eve) at 7:00 P.M.
Location: Church sanctuary

Whether on your lunchbreak or just need a break in your day, we invite you to join us for prayer and meditation on God’s Holy Word. Every Wednesday at noon, parents and teachers of Open Arms, as well as anyone from the congregation or community, are encouraged to come into God’s presence. We will hear Him speak through His Word, and we will pray for the world, our nation, and the deeper needs of the church and school communities. This service is simple and brief. But it will allow you to walk away refreshed and ready to finish out the week strong!

Dates: Every Wednesday at noon
Location: Church sanctuary

Missed a sermon? Had to walk out halfway through? Want to hear it again? No problem! Most sermons are recorded and posted to an official Ascension YouTube channel for you to watch at your leisure.