ADVENT AT ST. HENRY
As the days grow shorter in various regions around the globe, we enter a time of reflection and waiting in preparation. This liturgical period is known as Advent, during which we eagerly look forward to the birth of Jesus. Additionally, it marks the beginning of the new liturgical year. Throughout Advent, we experience a renewed sense of hope and anticipation for the arrival of Jesus.
Giving trees - tags available
November 30 through December 13
Spread the joy of the Christmas season and select a tag from one of our Social Action Giving Trees the weekends of November 30th and December 7th. Each tag will have a wish list of items for one of the charitable organizations supported by our Social Action Ministry. Our Social Action team will collect your donated items at the church on the weekend of December 14th at all weekend Masses.
To learn more about these organizations visit: https://www.sthenry.org/social-action.
CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS
Remember your loved ones this Christmas
If you would like to honor a loved one this Christmas, consider a donation to our flower fund. On Christmas Eve, St. Henry will become a beautiful display of Christmas cheer as poinsettias are spread throughout the church, narthex and fellowship hall. A booklet with the names of those memorialized will be available at the Christmas Masses on the information stations around the church. Please send in your memorial requests by December 17th. Fill out your memorial form online HERE.
PAINTING ANGELS
December 1, 2024 at 2 p.m. in the School Dining Hall
Painting Angels, part of the Encountering God Through the Senses Series, returns to St. Henry after a 3 year hiatus. Staci Garner-Spivak of River Art Studios will again lead those attending through the simplicity of painting an angel. The cost is $25 for the necessary supplies. There is a limit on the number of adults and children 12 and over. Email Deacon Mike at mcatalano@sthenry.org if you would like to participate. Must pay by cash or check (payable to St. Henry Church) at the event.
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 5th 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.
HOLIDAYS IN THE VUE PARADE
December 7, 2024 at 10 a.m. on Hwy 70 in Bellevue
St. Henry Church is so excited to have a float in the first “Holidays in the Vue” Bellevue Parade! You will see over 60 participants including: Titans cheerleaders, Loveless Cafe, Miss Tennessee, and even Santa Claus!
The parade is a family-oriented event for the Bellevue community and designed to celebrate December holidays and observances, including Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.
To see the parade route and to find out more visit: www.holidaysinthevue.com
Knights blood drive
December 8, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the School Dining Hall
Give something that means something this Advent and donate blood through the American Red Cross. Sign up for your donation appointment online HERE.
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.
A WALK THROUGH BETHLEHEM
*New earlier start time*
Sunday, December 15 from 3:30 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!
COAT DRIVE: Donate any new or gently used coats or jackets. There is a need for all sizes and weights of outerwear. This will benefit Room in the Inn, St. Vincent de Paul and other organizations. Thank you for helping!
WOMEN’S CLUB GIFT GALA
December 17 at 6 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. We can’t wait to see you there!
Registration for this event has closed. Other upcoming Women’s Club events include:
Speaker Series: Fill Your Spiritual Cup on January 23, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Trivia Night with the Men’s Club on February 27, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Henrietta Dinner and Fashion Show on March 27, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Wine & Book Swap on the Patio on April 24, 2025 at 6 p.m. on the Fellowship Hall Patio
Email sthenrywomensclub@gmail.com to get on the Women’s Club email list.
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!
RECONCILIATION
Saturday, December 21 | 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
All three of our St. Henry priests will be available to hear confessions on this day. This is a great opportunity for reconciliation before Christmas.
CLASSIC MOVIE
December 22, 2024 at 2 p.m. in the Parish Center
“It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) starring Jimmy Stewart will be shown in the Parish Center Meeting Room at 2 pm on December 22. In this story, An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman, George Bailey, by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.
Email Deacon Mike at mcatalano@sthenry.org if you would like to attend
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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