Please help support our UVA students during the upcoming exam period. Bring sodas, snacks, baked goods, fruit, or make a donation towards a Pizza meal. (Monetary donations should be earmarked Catholic Hoos Study). Donations accepted from December 2nd to December 10th. Drop food and drink items in the Parish Office. Earmarked donations can be dropped into the Sunday Collection or brought to the office. Thank you for supporting our students!

Following the listening sessions held throughout the diocese in October, Bishop Barry C. Knestout renewed his commitment to leading the Diocese of Richmond with transparency, faith and direct action. A webpage has been created to help the faithful stay informed of the diocese’s response to the present crisis in the Church. Click the header to access a video interview with Bishop as he answers the faithful’s most frequently asked questions, a timeline of actions taken within the diocese to address the crisis, and resources to learn how Bishop Knestout is answering the call for accountability.

The Knights of Columbus will sell Keep Christ in Christmas cards during Advent as long as supplies last. Cards will be available for purchase at a table downstairs after the weekend Masses.

Please take home a gift tag this weekend and return unwrapped and in a gift bag by Sunday, December 9th, at 5:15pm. (VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO HELP WITH THE GIVING TREE! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to help those in need this Christmas! Volunteers are needed to help organize and sort the gifts from the Giving Tree on Sunday, December 9th as well as on the 10th through the 12th of December. If you are able to donate an hour or two of your time, Please email stagivingtree@gmail.com.)

During Advent, the Knights of Columbus will conduct their Food for Families food collection with donations delivered to the Holy Comforter Church Food Pantry. Suggested items include: Canned Meats, Fish, Fruits, Vegetables, Beans, Lentils, Chunky Soups, and Basic Hygiene items (soap, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, etc.). The Food Pantry is open Mon., Tue., & Wed. 10am-noon. Thank you and God Bless!