Christmas reminds us of the Advent of Hope

In the Christian faith, Advent is the four-week period leading up to Christmas. This year it begins on Nov. 30. It is a time of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebration of the First Coming of Christ at Christmas and the return of Christ at his Second Coming.

CCA Meals

Combined Community Action’s “Meals on Wheels,” located at First Baptist Church, serves frozen congregate meals or frozen meals to the homebound.Meals should be ordered two weeks in advance and will be delivered to the homebound, or may be picked up at the center on Mondays.

St. Rose 5th grade learns about vocations

The fifth graders at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School visited the Incarnate Word Convent on Tuesday Nov. 4 to learn about lifestyles of those dedicated to vocations of the church.

Literary Club collects 103 pounds of food for Schulenburg Area Food Pantry

The Schulenburg Literary Club collected 103 pounds of nonperishable food for the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry at the club’s meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Seven of the club members are also pantry volunteers.

Senior Connections hosts Thanksgiving gathering

On Wednesday, Nov. 12, the KC Hall in Schulenburg buzzed with excitement as 170 members and guests gathered for a fabulous Thanksgiving celebration hosted by Senior Connections.The day kicked off with dominos and coffee, setting the tone for a fun-filled event.

Bulletin Board

Pickup Reminder for Christ Followers Outreach Thanksgiving Meal Christ Followers Outreach reminds those who obtained tickets for Thanksgiving meals to pick up the meals on Tuesday, Nov. 25 from 6 to 7 p.m.

CCA Meals

Combined CommunityAction’s “Meals on Wheels,” located at First Baptist Church, serves frozen congregate meals or frozen meals to the homebound. Meals should be ordered two weeks in advance and will be delivered to the homebound, or may be picked up at the center on Mondays.

Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter statistics

The Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter hours of operation are as follows: open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday for all normal operations. On Monday, the shelter is closed to the public but staff is on-site for animal care from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lions Club donates to Food Pantry

The Schulenburg Lions Club, represented by Sherri Staha (second from right), vice president, recently presented a donation of $500 to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry.

Knights of Columbus present check to Food Pantry

Schulenburg Knights of Columbus Council 2902 recently made a contribution of $500 to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry. Representing Council 2902 in presenting the check were (front) Rodney Michalke, (back row, from left) Kenneth Behlen, Paul Zapalac and (right) Ken Berger.