Fr. Steve Brunner will lead a discussions on the options for Ss. Andrew-Thomas School and Daycare at 6:00 p.m. in the school gym. The meeting is open to the public.

Women who attended the CCW Advent Celebration on Dec. 11 in Lancaster shared an evening of friendship, faith, holiday treats, and carols on the harp. The event drew 25 people from Potosi and Lancaster to the beautifully decorated L. J. Arthur House. Bill Manthe spoke about Advent as a time for patient waiting as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus and also look forward to his second coming. Thanks to all who attended, brought food or helped with setup and cleanup. Thanks, also, to the women who decorated a tree for the Festival of Trees. The tree was beautifully adorned with white lights, garland of gold beads, and angel ornaments.

Fr. Dick Leffler is currently at Edenbrook Nursing Home, 1300 N Water St, Platteville, WI 53818. He is undergoing therapy to regain strength. Fr. Dick was the pastor of Ss. Andrew-Thomas Parish for 27 years and is part of all of our families. Please take a moment to say a prayer for him to regain his strength. It would be wonderful to do a Christmas card shower for him to show our love and support.

"Everyone wants eternal youth. God created us with this desire because he wants to fulfill it. How? Through the Sacrament of Confession." Everyone is encouraged to take home a The Fountain of Youth book, and one for family and friends. We received the books as a gift from an anonymous person. There was no cost to our pastorate. The book was written by Dave Durand (a cofounder of Lighthouse Catholic Media) and endorsed by Bishop Hying and Fr. Mike Schmitz.

If you work or volunteer in any of our parish churches and serve in ministries involving children, please ensure your Diocesan Safe Environment Training is current.