ADVENT AT ST. HENRY
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE
December 5, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Church
Reconciliation is an essential part of the Catholic Faith. By acknowledging our shortcomings and pursuing forgiveness from God and others, we foster spiritual growth and reinforce our commitment to Christian values.
At this special penance service on December 4th at 5:30 p.m., we ready ourselves for the opportunity for private confession and absolution with song, prayer and scripture. Several priests from the Diocese of Nashville will be present to hear confessions.
cHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG
December 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Get your whole crew in the Christmas Spirit by attending a fun holiday sing-a-long featuring our amazing Music Ministry! We'll be serving up hot cocoa in the fellowship hall as we belt out some holiday classics together! Just like Buddy the Elf says, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” So, tune up those vocal cords and let’s jingle bell rock the community with our merry melodies!
This is a free event. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Fannie Battle Day Home for Children, a leader in providing high-quality early childhood education for the children of Nashville during their most formative years. To donate to Fannie Battle online click the link below.
A WALK THROUGH BETHLEHEM
Sunday, December 15 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and Narthex
If you haven't experienced St. Henry's A Walk Through Bethlehem, be sure to save Sunday, December 15th on your calendar. Beginning outside the fellowship hall, this captivating event recreates Bethlehem during the time of Jesus' birth, featuring live animals, a census taker, and Roman soldiers. Visitors can sample food at the Bethlehem Inn, watch pottery being made, and enjoy children's activities. The experience culminates at a live Nativity scene with a choir singing in the Narthex. This is a cherished St. Henry tradition that you won't want to miss!
WOMEN’S CLUB GIFT GALA
December 17 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
This is a Women's Club tradition that is too much fun to pass up! Bring 4 unwrapped identical gifts and leave with 4 gifts that you select in the fun, fast-paced gift-grabbing extravaganza. The cost to attend is $40 (free if you have paid your Women’s Club dues) and includes mix-and-mingle drinks, dinner catered by the amazing Laurel Williams, a table decorating contest, and door prizes. Click the link below to sign up. We can’t wait to see you there!
DECK THE HALLS & CHURCH
Sunday, December 22 after 11 a.m. Mass
The whole family is welcome to stay after Mass and help move poinsettias from the fellowship hall to the church and narthex. With many hands, this will only take a few minutes! Watch the church transform into a beautiful display of red and green just in time for Christmas Masses!
CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES
Christmas Eve - Tuesday, December 24 at *4 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m.
(all Christmas Eve Masses will be livestreamed)
*Children’s Mass - 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Before this Mass, Father Eric will bless the nativity in the narthex. The children will be invited to the altar steps for a story during the homily, and our talented Children’s Choir will enhance the Mass with their angelic voices. We expect this service to be busiest of all the Christmas Masses. Come early for the best seats, but please make room for others as the church fills up.
Christmas Morning - Wednesday, December 25 at 9 a.m.
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