It’s time for bears to hibernate. I found a children’s poem called “Grandpa Bear’s Lullaby” by Jane Yolen. The Grandpa Bear tells the little cubs that, through the long darkness of hibernation, they will have bright dreams to sustain them. 

The night is long
But fur is deep.
You will be warm
In winter sleep.

The food is gone
But dreams are sweet
And they will be
Your winter meat. 

The cave is dark
But dreams are bright
And they will serve
As winter light. 
Sleep, my little cubs, sleep.

We enter the dark season of Advent. We grope, too, through another dark age in our world. Our “cave” also is dark, but faith is bright. We need to feed upon prayer and grace. Only then will we know rest and peace through the long night. Come Lord Jesus! May our fur be deep. 

Fr. Dennis Zehren
Pastor

The SVDP Christmas Bazaar is coming up and you won't want to miss it! 
Bring your family and friends and enjoy!

Saturday, December 3 — 9 AM to 5 PM
Sunday, December 4 — 8 AM to 1 PM

For more information and to sign up to volunteer, click here.

The Christmas Bazaar is a fundraising project of the Council of Catholic Women (CCW).

YOU are invited to join The Temperament God Gave You small group for moms and couples.
Do you want to better understand yourself, your spouse and your children? Do you desire strong friendships with other moms and couples just like you? Knowing your God-given temperament will help you become a better spouse, parent and friend. Join The Temperament God Gave You: A Catholic Small Group for Parents of Young Children. 

We meet twice a month between January and May at St. Vincent's. There will be a women's group (cost is $55) and a couples group (cost is $75). Register at https://canafamilyinstitute.com/join-group. 

Learn more about The Cana Experience
The Cana Experience is a formation program for mothers and fathers of young children, birth through 5th grade.  Regardless of where you are in your faith and family journey, you will grow in your relationship with God, confidence in your role as a Catholic spouse and parent, and friendships with other families. The Cana Experience is made up of small groups that explore the following topics: The Temperament God Gave You, Who am I as a Woman, Who am I as a Wife/Mother, Who am I as a Child of God and Who am I as a Disciple for Christ?  Retreats specifically geared to mothers of young children are also offered.

Connect with Anna Kreklow, annackreklow@gmail.com to get more information on The Cana Experience at St. Vincent de Paul.

The Catechism in a Year podcast will be available starting January 1st. This 365 day podcast will explain all the teachings of the Catholic Church, in a prayerful, engaging, and approachable way with Fr. Mike Schmitz. Learn more here.