This Advent as we journey together to encounter Jesus, we celebrated Gaudete - Rejoice Sunday. Our parish Advent Community Gathering took place on the Third Sunday of Advent. Our time together for Bambini Sunday included the annual blessing of our baby Jesus figurines. The blessing is extended to each of us and all who will gather with us this Christmas! The blessings took place outside in front of our crèche. Carolers greeted people as they came inside. Once inside, there was a story explaining Bambini Sunday, hot cocoa, cookies to decorate (and eat!), and making birthday cards for Jesus. In your own birthday card to Jesus, what you’d like to write to Him? What would you like to tell Jesus? Is there something you’d like to give to Him, such as is there something you want to do for Him by doing something for another? Is there a a sibling, child, grandchild, or grandparent to give the gift of presence? What about time in prayer? How you will spend time with Him? He loves you. On Christmas, when you come to St. Pius X, stop by the crèche to see Jesus. Say a prayer and place your card for Him in the basket at the crèche. We're grateful for all of you and for our faithful volunteers who help to make our church beautiful for this Advent season.