In order to have enough Masses to accommodate all our parishioners and their families on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, each church will have one Mass for the 4th Sunday of Advent. Please see below for the complete schedule of Masses for this weekend. It is important to note that the Christmas Eve services will NOT satisfy the 4th Sunday of Advent Mass obligation. 4th Sunday of Advent (the only available Confession time is 3:30 pm at St. Matthias) Saturday, Dec. 23, 4:30 pm, St. Matthias; Sunday, Dec. 24, 9:00 am, Our Lady of the Rosary; Sunday, Dec. 24, 11:00 am, St. James; Christmas Eve Sunday, Dec. 24, 3:00 pm, St. James; Sunday, Dec. 24, 4:00 pm, Our Lady of the Rosary; Sunday, Dec. 24, 4:30 pm, St. Matthias; Sunday, Dec. 24, 5:00 pm, St. James; Christmas Day Monday, Dec. 25, Midnight, Our Lady of the Rosary (Carols begin at 11:30 pm); Monday, Dec. 25, 9:00 am, St. Matthias; Monday, Dec. 25, 10:00 am, Our Lady of the Rosary; Monday, Dec. 25, 11:00 am, St. James

The Archbishop has appointed Fr. Alex McCullough as the new pastor of the Region beginning February 1. He is currently parochial vicar at St. Ignatius in Monfort Heights. A native Cincinnatian from St. Bernard, Fr. McCullough has significant ties to the Winton Wyoming region. His grandfather was from Wyoming, and raised his family in Greenhills. Fr. McCullough attended St. Clement grade school, then Covington Latin School, and completed undergraduate studies at Christendom College in Front Royal, Virginia. He did his seminary training at Mt. St. Mary’s of the West here in Cincinnati and was ordained in 2016. On a personal note, he enjoys cooking and playing golf. He also plays banjo and guitar in his free time. A Note From Fr. McCullough: I’m excited to become WWPR’s pastor for many reasons. When a young man begins formation as a diocesan priest, the discernment and training process is always geared towards being a shepherd of souls, specifically as a pastor. I won’t say that this is the fulfillment of that journey, because I recognize that we are called to a lifelong process of discernment, growth, and conversion as we live out our vocations. We will never run out of ways that we can grow as a parish community, but I’m incredibly excited to dive in and be part of your community, as we all strive to be the disciples that God is calling us to be. I’ve been very touched by the comments, thoughts, and prayers that the parishes have sent, and the first thing that I want everyone to know is that I’ve been praying for you as well, before I was assigned, and even before I was ordained. God bless you all, and I look forward to meeting you soon!

St. James of the Valley: Please attach the tag to your gift when you return the package to church. Special notes on Valley Interfaith gift tags: The only gifts that need to be wrapped are those with a tag from Valley Interfaith. Also, please sign your name and number to the available clipboard if taking a tag from Valley Interfaith. All gifts are due on December 10 after the 11:00 am Mass. Questions, please contact Suzanne Edwards at 513-515-8481. Our Lady of the Rosary: Gifts benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society Wrapped gifts with tags are due this weekend, December 9 & 10. St. Matthias the Apostle: These gifts benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society and Hamilton County Children’s Services. Wrapped gifts with tags are needed back this weekend.

Immaculate Conception Mass Schedule (Holy Day of Obligation) Thursday, December 7 7:00 pm St. James of the Valley Friday, December 8 8:30 am Our Lady of the Rosary 9:30 am John Paul II Catholic School 12:10 pm St. Matthias the Apostle 7:00 pm St. Matthias the Apostle