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St. James Parish Parish Website: http://stjamesparishrc.com
1st Sunday of Advent November 29th, 2015 Year B
Pastoral Staff
FR. JAROSLAW DZIUBA, SDS (Fr. Yarek) Pastor [email protected] *Appts to be arranged through the parish office
FR. DENNIS BHASKAR Associate Pastor [email protected]
DEACON KEN WADDLE Deacon [email protected]
DEBORAH QUINLAN Senior Administrator [email protected]
LEANNE PLAMONDON Religious Education [email protected]
MARIA VAN KAMPEN Youth Ministry Coordinator [email protected]
CHRISTINA SPRINKHUYSEN Administrative Assistant Submissions for the bulletin go to: [email protected] DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 12 NOON
St. James Church
338040 – 32nd Street East
(Street Address only)
Okotoks
Parish Mailing Address St. James Parish, Site 7, Box 41, RR#2
Okotoks, AB T1S 1A2
Phone: 403-938-3122
Fax: 403-938-0524
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday-Friday
8:30-12:00 & 1:00-3:30pm
*Closed for the Noon Hour*
*Closed 3rd Friday of the Month
Emergencies only (Sacrament of the Sick):
Fr. Yarek at 403-613-2680 or Fr. Dennis at 587-432-5792.
Please speak clearly and state your name and Phone number
St. Michael’s Church 402 Government Road
(Street address only)
Black Diamond
Schedule for St. Michael’s Church:
Mass Times: Sun: 9:00am
Wed: 9:00am
Fri: 9:00am
Reconciliation Schedule: After weekday Mass or by Appt.
Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday following Mass, 9:30-10:30am
Building and
Sustaining
One Parish
Schedule for St. James Church
Mass Times: Sun: 11:00am & 7:00pm Tues: 7:00pm Thurs 9:30am Sat: 9:00am
Reconciliation Schedule: Tuesday after 7:00pm Mass Wednesdays in Advent 7:30-8:30pm
Sunday: 6:30-6:55pm *or by appt.
Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday following Mass 7:30-8:30pm
Upcoming Events and Activities
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE 2015
ST. JAMES CHURCH, 338040 Avenue and 32nd
Street, Okotoks
Christmas Eve – December 24th – 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Christmas Day – December 25th – 10:00 am
Holy Family – December 27th – 11:00 am and 7:00 pm
New Year’s Eve – December 31st – 5:00 pm
New Year’s Day – January 1, 2016 – 10:00 am
ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH, 402 Government Road, Black Diamond
Christmas Eve – December 24th – 11:00 pm
Christmas Day – December 25th – 9:00 am
Holy Family – December 27th – 9:00 am
New Year’s Day – January 1, 2016 – 9:00 am
Parish Reconciliation Date: Tues, December 15, 2015 following
7pm Mass AND all Wednesdays during Advent – 7:30-8:30 pm.
Consoling the Heart of Jesus Retreat
During the Jubilee Year of Mercy we are
offering a time of renewal, a time to
strive for holiness in this busy world.
St. Michael’s Church will host the
Consoling Heart of Jesus Retreat on
Monday evenings, starting January 4 until
March 14,
from 7 – 8:30 pm, with coffee and
dessert served at 6:45 pm prior to our
retreat time. Over 10 weeks we will delve
into the simplicity and grandeur of
Consoling spirituality with brief readings,
a 30 minute DVD presentation by
Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, and group
discussions. Cost is $10/person or $15/
couple and this includes the cost of the
book. Registration forms will be available
next week. Questions:
call Barbara Zimmer at
403-933-4697.
All parishioners are invited to join in
the prayer of the Divine Mercy
Chaplet on the First Sunday of the
month at St. Michael’s, next one Dec
6th, prior to mass,
and the 2nd Friday of
the month, next one
Dec 11th, during
adoration following
morning mass at St.
Michael’s.
The Christian Women's Fellowship Breakfast Welcome to all Christian women in the area. Please join us for
Christmas fellowship on Thursday December 10th.
Our guest speaker is author Linda Penton from Millarville, sharing stories of her walk with God. Our Lady Queen of Peace Foundation from Priddis will tell us what their organization is all about as our business feature. We gather at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Black Diamond at 9:00am. The cost is still $7.00 and reservations are encouraged. If you would like to be added to our phoning list or have further questions please call Annette @ 403-933-4320.
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH St. James Par ish Page 3
Mass Times &
Mass Intentions
Activities
For The Week
Sunday - Nov 29
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Mary Fath 11:00am - St. James
Amy Zabroski 7:00pm - St. James
People of the Parish
St. James K of C Pancake Breakfast after 11am Mass, St. James Church Hall St. James Choir Practice 10-11am, St. James Church Safeway & Sobey’s Gift Cards available after Mass at St. James Church Confirmation Class for Parents & Students 1-3pm, St. James Church Hall Couples for Christ 1-6pm, St. James Church, St. Martha/St. Br. Andre Rooms Ecumenical Prayer Service 7-8pm, St. Michael’s Church
Monday - Nov 30
NO MASS
Senior Youth Group Meeting 7:00-9:00pm, St. Joseph Room Men’s Prayer Group 7:30-8:30pm, St. James Church, St. Raphael Room Topic: The Book of Proverbs
Tuesday - Dec 1
7:00pm - St. James
Sean Kenney
Adoration and Reconciliation after 7pm Mass 33 Days to Morning Glory 1-2:30pm, St. Michael’s Church St. James Knights of Columbus meeting following 7pm Mass, St. Raphael Rm
Wednesday - Dec 2
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Chul Min Lee
St. James Mom’s Group 10:00-11:30am, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Rm This Week: Bake, Take and Social RCIA Meeting 7:00-9:00pm, St. James Church, St. Joseph Room Reconciliation (during Advent) 7:30-8:30pm, St. James Church
Thursday - Dec 3
9:30am - St. James
Layne Langridge
HIS Choir Practice 7:30-10pm, St. James Church 2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael’s Church Rivers of Living Water Charismatic Prayer group 7-8:30pm, St. James Church,
St. Raphael Room. Focus: Adoration - Prayers for World Peace
Youth Group 7-9pm, St. James Church Hall.
Friday - Dec 4
9:00am - St. Michael’s
David Quinlan
Adoration following 9am Mass Girls T&T 6:30-8pm St. James Church
Saturday - Dec 5
9:00am - St. James
Ted Roberts
1st Saturday Mass
* Low Gluten Eucharist is available at every Mass
Our meeting spaces have names!
You may have noticed that events are being booked in some “different” rooms these days. They are the same space, but we’ve given each meeting space a Saint’s name to help reflect the work that we do! If you’re looking for where your next event or meeting is, this should help:
Narthex Space: New Space: Kitchen ~ St. Martha St. Kateri (Room 1) Lounge ~ St. Brother Andre Bessette St. Joseph (Room 2) Children’s Room ~ St. Anne St. Raphael the Archangel (Room 3)
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION 2015-2016
ST. JAMES PARISH St. James Church / St. Michael’s Church
Registration for ALL SACRAMENTS can be done at the parish office. If the Child has not received the Sacraments at St. James Church or St. Michael’s Church, a copy of the certificate of Baptism must be given at time of registration.
FIRST RECONCILIATION 2015
ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY FROM 9-10:30am,
Parents and students are expected to attend Mass following
sessions. Registration fee $25.00. *Baptism Certificate required if
not baptized @ St. James or St. Michael’s.
RECONCILITATION DATES: on Tuesdays after 7pm Mass, during Advent on Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm, or at the Parish Reconciliation Tues, Dec 15th following the 7pm Mass.
CONFIRMATION 2015-2016
For Grades 8 and up. ALL CLASSES WILL BE SUNDAY 1-3pm,
Parents and Students are expected to attend the 11am or 7pm
Mass. Registration fee $35.00. . *Baptism Certificate required if
not baptized @ St. James or St. Michael’s.
Sunday, November 29, 2015
1:00-2:00 Student and Parent Session together
2:00-3:00 Student Class and separate Parent Session
Sunday, January 17, 2016
1:00-2:00 Student and Parent Session together
2:00-3:00 Student Class and separate Parent Session
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Student and Parent Retreat together
Saturday, February 6, 2016
6:00-7:00 pm – Confirmation Rehearsal at St. James Church
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Confirmation Mass at 11:00 am with Bishop Henry
FIRST COMMUNION 2016 ALL CLASSES WILL BE SUNDAYS FROM 9-10:30am, Parents and
Students are expected to attend Mass following the sessions.
Registration fee $25.00.. *Baptism Certificate required if not baptized
@ St. James or St. Michael’s.
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Session for Parents with last names A-K
Retreat for Students last names A-K
Commitment Mass at 11:00am
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Session for Parents with last names L-Z
Retreat for Students last names L-Z
Commitment Mass at 11:00am
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Class with Students and Parents
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Retreat with Students and Parents
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Student and Parent Rehearsal for First
Communion Liturgy
Sunday, May 15 or May 29, 2016
First Communion Sacramental Mass
BAPTISM PREPARATION If your child is seven years old or
younger you are required to attend two classes on two consecutive
Wednesdays. The classes are from 7:00-9:00 pm at St. James
Church. Registration fee is $25.
Session Three: January 20 and 27, 2016
Session Four: March 16 and 23, 2016
Session Five: *Sundays May 15 and 22, 1-3pm (Special date & time)
A baptismal registration form must be handed in to the parish office
before the start of the session. Baptisms are held on the 2nd Sunday
of every month after the 11:00am Mass at St. James or during the
9am mass at St. Michael’s (Excepttion: No Baptisms during Lent). If
your child is older than seven years and in need of baptism please
contact the parish office at 403-938-3122.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION Phone the Parish Office at least 6
months before marriage and make an appointment. Marriage
preparation sessions are mandatory for those preparing for marriage.
Sessions are at St. James Church, Friday 7-9pm and Saturday,
9:00am to 4:30pm on the following dates:
Session Two: February 5 and 6, 2016
Session Three: April 22 and 23, 2016
Session Four: October 21 and 22, 2016
Registration fee is $80.00 per couple.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Registration is
ongoing for all those interested in learning more about the
Catholic Faith. Inquirers are instructed in the Catholic Faith
and introduced to the life of the Church. The sessions are
Wednesdays from 7-9pm at St. James Church.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Teens (RCIT) This
program is designed for all youth from grades 6-9 who desire
to receive the Catholic Sacraments they have missed and for
any youth who wishes to be fully initiated into the Catholic
Church.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Page 4
Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre for November 29th 2015. First
Sunday of Advent
As part of the Year of Mercy, the Diocese of Calgary invites you to re-discover the meaning of the sacrament of
Reconciliation in your life. In addition to the regular parish schedule, the sacrament of Reconciliation will be available
at parishes throughout the Diocese of Calgary all the Wednesdays of Advent from 7:30 – 8:30pm. http://
www.JubileeofMercy.ca
OPENING OF THE JUBILEE DOOR AT THE CATHEDRAL Please join us for the opening of the Jubilee Door at St. Mary’s Cathedral by Bishop Henry on Sunday, December 13, 2015 (Third Sunday of Advent) at 10am Mass. The ritual will be followed by Sunday Eucharistic Celebration.
ADVENT CELEBRATION AT CITY HALL WITH BISHOP HENRY Advent Celebration to mark the opening of the Jubilee of Mercy on Sunday, December 20, 2015 (3pm to 5pm) for all the faithful of the Diocese of Calgary. Come to a sung vespers and listen to Bishop Henry`s homily. This special event will take place at the Municipal Complex Atrium located at City Hall, 800 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary.
AN EVENING OF DIVINE MERCY IN SONG Let us mark the opening of the Jubilee of Mercy with an evening prayer and the Divine Mercy chaplet in song. Friday, December 4, 2015 – 7pm at St. Joseph’s Church (640-19th Ave NW). Free of charge. Space is limited, and walk -ins are not guaranteed. RSVP for ticket(s) by calling 403-289-2591 or email [email protected]
LAUDATO SI' (WHAT IS POPE FRANCIS SAYING TO THE WORLD?) Advent Mission (Dec. 1st to 3rd, 2015): presenter Peter Thompson at Holy Spirit Church (10827, 24th St SW, Calgary). Tuesday Dec.
1st - "Our Common Home" What is happening to the world & why? Wednesday Dec 2nd. Begins with Mass at 7pm – “Jesus, Lord and
Creator” and Thursday Dec. 3rd at 7pm -- "Conversion - Behold I make all things new" (Rev: 21:5). All are welcome!
ADVENT ART & PRAYER RETREAT Special retreat on praying with icons during the Christmas season lead by Bishop David Motiuk of the Edmonton Eparchy of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. A special exhibit of icons and sacred art will be on display. Saturday, Dec.5th, 9am to 4 pm followed by sung Evening Vespers with the St. Stephen's Church Choir at McGivney Hall, St. Mary's University. Registration is $40. Lunch included. Register: 403-531-9130 or [email protected]
ADVENT TWILIGHT RETREAT The Diocesan Religious Education Office is pleased to invite all Arabic speaking Christians to Our Lady of Peace Maronite Catholic Parish for an Advent Twilight Retreat. Begins with Mass and the Christmas Novena at 7pm followed by Advent Reflections by Ms. Intisar Ghazala, B.Th. from Iraq. There is no fee for this event. Join us for this beautiful evening of devotion and spiritual renewal as we prepare to start the “Year of Mercy” and celebrate the Birth of Our Lord at Our Lady of Peace Maronite Catholic Church 504 - 30 Ave NW, Calgary Monday Dec. 14th at 7 pm. رياضة روحية ميالدية:
Advent Twilightإلى كنيسة سيدة السالم المارونية الكاثوليكية جميع المسيحيين الناطقين باللغة العربية مكتب التربية الدينية في أبرشية كالغاري الكاثوليكية يتشرف بدعوة Retreat. مساًء وتليها تأمالت ميالدية مع السيدة ۷٠٫٫لرياضة روحية في بداية زمن الميالد المجيد. تبدأ الرياضة الروحية بالقداس اإللهي ويليها تساعية عيد الميالد في الساعة
Intisar Ghazala،B.Th. .إنضموا إلينا في هذه االمسية الجميلة من التفاني والتجديد الروحي ونحن نستعد لإلحتفال بميالد الحضور مجاني والدعوة مفتوحة للجميع. من العراق مساًء. ۷٠٫٫األول الساعة كانون ۱٤ربنا يسوع المسيح في كنيسة سيدة السالم الكاثوليكية المارونية اإلثنين
ADVENT TWILIGHT RETREAT WITH MICHELINE PARE Come join us as we begin the “Year of Mercy” with an evening reflective retreat on how our God of Mercy calls us to become instruments of mercy and compassion in this world. Presenter: Micheline Pare, author of “The Passion of Loving” on Monday, December 7 (7-9 pm) at St Cecilia’s Church (321-90 Ave SE, Calgary).
“FOR BETTER & FOR EVER…” MARRIAGE PREPARATION Accepts all couples preparing for marriage. Upcoming Dates: Jan11/29-30, Feb 22/Mar 11-12. For more dates, registration or
information contact 403-218-5505 or email [email protected]
PREPARATION - CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICE Upcoming weekends: Jan.15-17, Jan. 29-31, Feb 19-21. For registration and more information call CFS at 403- 233-2360 or visit
www.cfs-ab.org
PROJECT RACHEL Offers a journey of healing and reconciliation for men and women who are suffering distress from a past abortion experience. Clients will
be referred to professional counselors who are specially trained to deal with the trauma associated with this experience. For more
information call Project Rachel at 403-218-5506 or toll free at 1-877-597-3223. You can also e-mail [email protected]
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Ministry Contact Information
Altar Servers Peter Kiranas 403-540-4118
Book Club Nicole Studenny
Children’s Liturgy Roxanne Bruketa [email protected]
Couples for Christ Program
Julius Strachan 403-630-5291 [email protected]
Finance Council
Girls T&T Jane Perreault [email protected]
K of C - St. James Kevin Crawford 403-938-4328
K of C - St. Michael’s Steve Dookie 403-933-5757
Men’s Prayer Group
Stefan Schwartz 403-850-2057 [email protected]
Music Ministry Leanne Plamondon 403-982-9876
Parish Pastoral Council
Dave Wilson 403-995-2201
Pastoral Care Ron Nelson 403-995-0089
Prayer Chain Vi Lake [email protected]
RCIA Cheryl Poulin [email protected]
Rivers of Living Water Prayer Group
Kim Jakobowski [email protected]
Sacramental Preparation
Leanne Plamondon [email protected]
403-938-3122
St. James’ Boy’s Group for Father’s and Sons
Jason Krueger 403-836-1541 [email protected]
St. James Catholic Women’s League
Pamela Mclean [email protected]
St. James Moms’ Group
Linda Bryson 403-938-7644 [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul
Tara Epp 403-938-0562 [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul - Black Diamond
John Walsh 403-933-4955
Together in Action Dave Wilson 403-995-2201
Youth Group
Maria van Kampen 403-938-4600 [email protected]
MOTHERHOOD MATTERS It can be tough to make it on your own as a young mom. Sometimes you need to hear someone say, you are doing a good job! If you are under 24 years and expecting a baby or already a mom and want to connect with other moms and mentors call 403-205-5220 or e-mail [email protected]
EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS 2016 – CEBU, PHILIPPINES The International Eucharistic Congress is set to be held in Cebu, Philippines’ in January 24-31, 2016. More information: http://iec2016.ph/ The Diocese of Calgary is collecting information on parishes/group that are planning to attend the Congress. Please call 403-218-5511 or contact [email protected]
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2016 IN POLAND Are you interested in attending the World Youth Day in Poland 2016? The
Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry is forming a diocesan pilgrimage
now. Contact: Mary Ann Donaleshen | 403-218-5516 |
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Diocese invites applications for a full time Manager for Elizabeth House.
Located in central NW Calgary, Elizabeth House is a non-denominational,
residential program for single, pregnant and parenting teens and young women
and their babies. Elizabeth House is a program of Catholic Charities and is
made possible through the partnership between Catholic Charities and the
Sisters of Charity of St. Louis as well as through the generosity of donors
contributing directly to the program and Together-in-Action.
The Manager is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of this
program. For more information about this position, responsibilities,
qualifications, screening requirements and application instructions, please visit
the Diocese website at http://www.calgarydiocese.ca/human-resources/
employment-opportunities.html
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RC Diocese of Calgary invites applications for a full time OneRock Festival of Faith and Ministry Event Coordinator. This position will work out of the Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office located at the Catholic Pastoral Centre, Calgary. For more check: www.calgarydiocese.ca/human-resources website under Employment. The competition closes on November 30th 2015. FAIR TRADE FAIR Bishop Carroll High School’s Youth for Justice (Y4J) group is hosting a Fair
Trade Fair on Thursday, December 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the
school gymnasium. Vendors include
our own Knitting Club, Ten Thousand
Villages and Beads for Ability to
name a few. There will be several
organizations with information
displays on hand to answer
questions. Come check out the bake
sale and several raffle items. All
proceeds go to Development and
Peace in support of Syrian refugees.
All are welcome. For more contact
the school at 403-500-2056.
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As part of the Year of Mercy, the Diocese of Calgary invites you to re-discover the meaning of the sacrament of Reconciliation in your life. In addition to the regular parish schedule, the sacrament of Reconciliation will be available at parishes throughout the Diocese of Calgary all the Wednesdays of Advent from 7:30 – 8:30pm.
November 29th: First Sunday
of Advent
Today’s gospel reminds us that the
weight of sin and the worries of this life
are a trap. That undercurrent of
uneasiness, that vague feeling of
unworthiness or that persistent gnawing
of regret keeps us from knowing God’s
peace. In the words of absolution spoken at the end of the
sacrament of Reconciliation, the priest says “may God give you
pardon and peace”. Discover God’s peace, a peace that comes
from leaving your sin behind, being made free, and being
reconciled to the Lord. Action: In Advent, prepare not only for
the coming of Jesus at Christmas and at the end of time but
especially for the coming of our Saviour each day.
On Wednesday, Dec. 2nd
10-11:30am, St. James
Mom's group will be
having a Christmas
baking "Make and
Take". This will be a
morning of fellowship and an attempt to
stock up on a variety of Christmas
baking. If everyone can bring a few
dozen (or whatever you can muster) of a
particular Christmas baking treat, then
on that day we each can take home a
potpourri of everyone's baking!
Join us every week in the
Chapel at
St. James Church,
a half hour before 11:00
AM Sunday Mass
and a half hour before each
Mass, on
Tuesdays, Thursdays &
Saturdays. *Reminder: The
Divine Mercy
Chaplet will be sung
during Adoration
Tues, Dec 8th after
7pm Mass for the
Jubilee of Mercy.*
St. James Catholic Women’s League
We have just had two very successful events. Thanks to all the ladies of the parish who provided baking for our Christmas Bake Sale held last Sunday, November 22nd, 2015. We had lots of lovely baking
and some crafts. All was sold and the proceeds will go to charities in the vicinity. Thank you all very much! It is so nice to see such a good response and definitely thanks to all the buyers, as well. The second occasion was our Annual Christmas Potluck held last night, Wednesday, November 25th, 2015. We had a huge turnout, lovely food, donated door prizes, and a raffle of some beautiful baskets. Many ladies from the parish and their guests had a lovely evening… Our next regular
meeting will be held on January 12th, 2016;
mark your calendars. We wish you all a very Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you so much for your continued support!
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Weekly Collection
Report 2015
Nov 22, 2015
Collections
Budget
Over (Under)
Budget
Year to date
Collections
Year to date
Budget
Over (Under)
Budget
Operating Fund $7,633 $10,189 $(2,556) $430,326 $493,888 $ (63,562)
Together in Action (TIA) $ 255 $ 867 $ (612) $24,025 $39,861 $(15,836)
Sale of Safeway and Sobeys
Gift Cards Safeway and Sobeys gift cards are
sold at face value every second Sunday
after the 11 am and
7 pm Mass as well as at the Parish
office. Cash, cheque, debit and credit
cards can be used for payment. Our
goal for 2015 is to sell $9000 per
month or $108,000 annually which will
contribute $8100 towards the Parish
Actual
Oct 1st to Oct 31st $10,700.00
Year to date $79,500.00
Proceeds to the
Parish $5,962.50
Just for Fun! A mother with a fidgety 7-year old boy told me
how she finally got her son to sit still and be quiet. About halfway through the sermon, she leaned over and whispered, “if you don’t be quiet, Father is going to lose his place and will have to start his sermon all over again!” *Taken from the
Book of Catholic Jokes by Deacon Tom Sheridan
Socks of Joy:
A beautiful Advent project for you and your family. Please collect much needed items along with a man’s pair of warm socks. Now stuff it with love by adding the spare sock rolled up and then the toiletries. Children’s drawings are always appreciated as well as notes wishing the recipient, God’s blessings, during the Christmas season. When socks are ready, gather as a family and say a prayer for the person that will receive your Sock of Joy. Then bring the sock to church and deposit in the collection basket. Please contact Allene by email at [email protected] if you have any questions. Most Needed Items:
Travel-sized shampoo
Hairbrush or comb
Good quality razor
Toothbrush
Nail care items
Lip balm
Candy
Travel-sized tissue
Earplugs
Men’s briefs (new)
Mankind is a great, an immense family...
This is proved by what we feel in our hearts at
Christmas- Pope John XXIII
