We will have an old fashioned Fiesta to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe this Sunday December 11th at 2PM. We will have music, great homemade food and dancers for all of our parishioners. Bring your family.
TODAY YOU CAN HELP CHRISTIAN FAMILIES IN THE HOLY LAND

This Sunday we will have a sale of rosaries, nativity scenes and other religious items all hand carved out of olive wood and made in Bethlehem. The proceeds from this sale will go towards Christian families living in the holy land. The items make very nice Christmas presents.

PASTORELA
Deacon Fernando from Sacred Heart Church in Ventura will present “La Pastorela” with actors from Sacred Heart. The presentation in Spanish on Sunday, December 18th in the Parish Hall following the 1PM Mass. Everyone is invited to attend this theatrical presentation. God Bless.

Our Christmas Tree Farm
Please invite your family & friends to support our Christmas tree farm. The Christmas tree began as a reminder of the tree of life and the life-giving cross of Jesus Christ. When you see the evergreen Christmas tree you will also see the life-giving tree of life on which Jesus hung as our crucified savior.

Our Lady’s Rosary Makers –there will not be a December meeting. We will resume in January
Thank You! You Helped Catholic Charities – The September appeal for financial assistance from Holy Cross Parish resulted in donations totaling $1,500. These funds will be used to benefit vulnerable seniors right here in Fillmore. Your donations will make a real difference in the life of a fellow human being. Thank you for your generosity and caring support. Have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! Attention: Your Christmas donation to Catholic Charities will be matched dollar-for-dollar by our benefactors. Call John at 279-8484 to learn more about our end-of-year campaign.
GIVE YOUR SPOUSE A SPECIAL GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS!
Sign up now for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend and receive the gift of a great marriage. Making a weekend will help you put a little Christmas in your marriage every day! The next WWME Weekends are Jan 20-22, 2012 in Ventura and Feb 17-19 2012 In Downey. Call Jeanine and Russ Walker to apply: 805-648-4244. www.wwme.org
Homework Help and Academic Tutoring
What: Homework help and tutoring for all subjects for middle school, high school, and college students. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 pm Where: Room 3 in the parish school. Who: Two college graduate tutors. Cost: (to help pay for the tutors): $10 per session, $5 if the student helps other students. This service is sponsored by Fuente de Amor Community service hours are available for those wishing to help tutor other students. For more information call Ian Nicholson at (805) 300-2250