Monday, December 31, 6:00 PM Mass at St. Joseph Church, followed by Holy Hour and Confessions at 7:00 PM....... Tuesday, January 1, 12:00 PM at Our Savior of the Mountains Mission in Lee Vining; 6:00 PM at St. Joseph Church (Bilingual).

Monday, December 24, 4:30 PM at Our Lady of the Valley Mission in Coleville; 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM at St. Joseph Church...... Tuesday, December 25, 8:00 AM at St. Joseph Church; 10:15 AM at Our Savior of the Mountains Mission in Lee Vining; 12:00 PM at The Infant of Prague Mission in Bridgeport; 6:00 PM at St. Joseph Church (Spanish).

We are having a traditional Posada celebration with a Christmas play, candles, songs, piñatas and tamales. It is fun for the entire family. Come join us at Our Savior of the Mountains in Lee Vining on Monday, December 17, at 6:00 PM, or at St. Joseph Church on Sunday, December 23, at 7:30 PM.

Registration is open for classes in preparation for Confirmation, or for adults desiring any other Sacrament. The classes will start on January 24, 2019. Register at the Parish Office during regular office hours, Thursdays through Tuesdays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A donation of $50 is requested to register.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, We begin a new Liturgical Year with the “season of expectation,” Advent. The four weeks of Advent is a time for us to slow down and to take time to reflect upon the season as we prepare for the Great Feast of Christmas. As we prepare, and make straight the way for the coming of the Lord, let us ponder the role of Our Lady during this month of December. On December 8, we acknowledge her Immaculate Conception. On December 12, we call to mind her heavenly visit to St. Juan Diego as Our Lady of Guadalupe on the hill of Tepeyac... Click on the photo to read the complete message.