Nefarious emails: Scammers are sending emails that appear to be from Bishop Joe Vásquez requesting gift cards or other monetary items. These messages are a form of phishing called “CEO Fraud.” They are fraudulent and should be ignored. Please know that Bishop Vásquez, our priests and our diocese, will never solicit gift cards through emails or texts.

Our Advent - Christmas Calendar was in the November 24 Bulletin. Feel free to download a copy or pick up the pink paper from the shelves in the lobby of the church the next time your in.

The Parish Office will be closed Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29. This week there will not be a 4:30pm Wellspring Mass. And last but not least our Mass of Thanksgiving will be at 8 AM on Thursday, November 28. Have a Blessed Thanksgiving everyone.

The Scouts will be selling Noble & Nordman Firs at their tree lot at The Market at Indian Mound Ranch in Liberty Hill (12805 Hwy 29, Liberty Hill, TX 78642). The sale will begin 11/29 from 9am-7pm. and continue Weekdays 5-7pm, Saturdays 9am-7pm. and Sundays 12-6pm. Wreaths are also for sale online only. Click the link above for more information.

Alzehimer’s Texas and The Wesleyan at Estrella are offering a truly unique program for anyone who would benefit from a supportive group setting, such as those challenged by feelings of isolation, loneliness, or early-stage dementia are welcome to join. The group meets and takes a trip down memory lane, offering fond recollections that start with baseball then move on to old movies/television, news, culture, and anything else that our participants want to share. Persons in the early stage of Alzheimer’s or related disorder attend the program with their care partner. Meetings are alternating Wednesdays from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Beginning January 8, 2020) at The Wesleyan at Estrella (109 Estrella Crossing, Georgetown, TX 78628). To join contact Victoria Cardenas at 512.241.0420 ext. 10 or email VCardenas@txalz.org

Jan. 31 - Feb. 2 at the Waco Convention Center. The cost to attend is $175. High Schoolers wanting to attend should attend the next youth group gathering (November 17) to submit all paperwork and your $75 deposit to hold your spot. All forms and even a scholarship application can be downloaded from the Youth Group or High School RE section of our website.

Join us at 11:30 AM for our All Saints' Day Mass.

Due to Fr. Larry’s unexpected illness, Mass Intentions for Oct. 22-24 have been rescheduled to the following: • † Edward Devine – Wed. Oct. 30 @ 6 PM • 85th Birthday of Pat O’Neill – Tues. Nov. 5 @ 6 PM • † Joe Allen Brandt – Wed. Nov. 20 @ 4:30 PM

Attention RE Parents the Diocesan program Called to Protect for Children will be presented to students in grades 1st through 5th during class. And then Called to Protect for Youth will be presented in two parts to students in grades 6th and High School on November 3 and 10. Remember if your child is not to attend a waiver must be on file with the RE Office. To download the waiver click on the link above.

Please call the office on to pick up your book on Thursday, Oct. 10 or Tuesday, Oct. 15 as the parish office will be closed Friday, Oct. 11 & Wednesday, Oct. 16. Class is scheduled to begin Thursday, October 17.

Enjoy your Fall Break everyone! We'll see you all back in class on Sunday, October 20. Also, Year 1 Confirmation students & parents there will be a meeting on Oct. 20 at 9 AM in Room 8. We ask that you only send ONE adult per student.

We invite you and your pet(s) to join us at 2 PM on October 6 for our 6th annual Blessing of the Animals. This year we will gather in the grassy area next to the playground and RE Building. Click the link above for the details.

We are inviting all High School aged students to join us for Bowling at Mel's on Sunday, October 6. We are asking for you to turn in permission slips by Friday, October 4. Space is limited so be sure to turn in your permission slips ASAP.

The 2019-2020 RE Year begins THIS Sunday, September 15! If you have already registered we'll see you at 9 AM & 11:30 AM for class. If you have not registered yet, registration forms will be accepted at 11:30 AM. We can't wait to see everyone on Sunday.

Deacon Steve will hold Communion Services at 4:30pm and 6:00pm.

Revelation: God's Love Revealed - Summary of ALL the Books of the Bible (Spoiler Alert: God Wins!) - Wednesdays, September 11-October 30 AND Panorama of the New Testament - 5 week study beginning Thursday Morning October 17 for Women Only. CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

Wednesday, August 14: • Vigil Mass at 4:30 PM @ Wellspring Methodist • Vigil Mass at 6:00 PM @ Santa Rosa; Thursday, August 15: • Mass at 11:30 AM @ Santa Rosa • Mass at 6:00 PM @ Santa Rosa

Register your student today. Spaces are limited. You can register online or in person. Click for more information.

SAVE THE DATE: August 10 & 11 at All Masses. All students are invited to participate. Click for more information.

If you would like to make a donation to the Santa Rosa Food Pantry in memorial of someone (i.e. Henry Boecker or David Burrell) check should be made payable to "Santa Rosa Catholic Church" and please write "Food Pantry" or "In memory of..." in the memo. Checks can be mailed to 6571 FM 970, Florence, Texas 76527.