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Advent Giving Tree

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This annual tradition at St. Francis parish of bringing Christmas cheer of our neighbors in need begins on today, November 30. Gift tags are placed on the Advent trees in St. Francis Church and at St. Romuald Chapel. The Giving Tree provides much needed support to our St. Vincent de Paul chapter here at St. Francis and to the Jonnycake Center which services local families providing basic necessities. This year with food insecurity reaching its highest level, there is a great need for gift cards from food stores ($25 increments preferable) The gift cards should be returned no later than the weekend of December 20/21. They can be placed in the collection baskets or brought to the parish office.

Nativities from around the world are on display at St. Romuald

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St. Romuald Chapel 61 Atlantic Avenue, Matunuck

On December 7th and December 14th, after the 10am Mass at the Chapel, a parish family will be displaying over 60 Nativities they have collected of nativities from around the world. “Despite the differences in the Nativities from around the world, each set or scene tells the story of Christ’s birth- a story that transcends cultures.” The display can be viewed from 10:50am—12:00pm on both days. This is an educational as well as a spiritual display. There will be a voluntary goodwill donation which will go to the Kitchen of Hope.