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The Cross Still Stands – Advent

December 16 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Come join us on December 16th from 7:30 am until 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall for an inspiring Advent message of “The Cross Still Stands” from Deacon Don Schultz.
In his Advent presentation, “The Cross Still Stands: Finding Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love in the Storms of Life,” Deacon Don shares how a devastating tornado became an unexpected invitation to discover that even when the world around us seems to be falling apart, Christ remains our firm foundation. Join us for our parish breakfast as well following 6:45 a.m. Mass.
Deacon Don Schultz serves as Parish Life Coordinator for St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception and St. John the Baptist Catholic Parishes in Menasha, Wisconsin. Ordained to the permanent diaconate in May 2012, Deacon Don has a passion for helping people recognize God’s presence in the ordinary moments of everyday life.

He is the creator of Coffee & Grace, a series of daily reflections that combine personal stories, Scripture, and the simple experiences of life to remind readers that God’s grace is always at work, often in the most unexpected places.

Following the devastating July 27, 2026, tornado that struck Menasha and severely damaged both parish churches, Deacon Don began sharing reflections on faith, hope, and the extraordinary ways God reveals Himself through life’s storms.

Those reflections helped inspire his first book, Walking Toward Bethlehem: 28 Days of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, a collection of daily Advent reflections inviting readers to slow down, recognize God’s presence, and prepare their hearts for the coming of Christ.

Deacon Don and his wife, Deb, have been married for 28 years and are blessed with three adult children.

His book will be available for purchase for $13.

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