Another hymn writer traces the promise in Jesus’ days on Earth: “One sat alone beside the highway begging/His eyes were blind; the light he could not see/He clutched his rags and shivered in the shadows/Then Jesus came and bade his darkness flee/When Jesus comes, the tempter’s power is broken/When Jesus comes, the tears are wiped away/He takes the gloom and fills the life with glory/And all is

chair. The Mass schedule is now Saturday (Vigil Mass) at 5 p.m., and Sunday Masses are at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon. Starting Saturday, Nov. 28, the Vigil Mass at 5 p.m. will be changed to 4 p.m.

and Advent seasons with gratitude to God. His presence and goodness to us are displayed even in the pandemic. During the Day of Prayer, personal prayers of gratitude were attached to the tree. The Missions Team will continue to collect new white socks for Veterans for the “Sock it to Em” sock drive through the end of November. Drop off socks or a cash donation toward the purchase of socks

about the club, subscribe to the free electronic newsletter by emailing the editor, Mary Larson, at mlarson.telfords@gmail.com or by calling (562) 296-8521 with your full contact information. Democrats interested in joining the club or renewing their membership can find an application on the club’s website. Memberships received during November or December will not need to be renewed until Jan.

especially before and after service, and sit socially distant from others. Those who are ill should stay home Midweek Bible Study is taught by Pastor Sheri Leming o Wednesdays at 11 a.m. in the Garden Room, and Grief Share is on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. To receive more information about the church, call (562) 598- 9010 or visit www.FCAchurch.net.

of Gentiles and Jews who had a Judaic culture. Paul identified aspects of Judaic and Gentile cultures that conflicted with the true gospel of Jesus Christ. He admonished each to leave behind those cultural roadblocks that were not consistent with the gospel of Christ. Paul challenged Jews and the Gentiles to keep the commandments and love one another, emphasizing that righteousness would lead to salvation.