1	Advent begins. World AIDS Day. Advent Retreat: How Does God Give Calm to Our Stormy Lives and Peace to Our Hopeful Hearts?, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Suggested Offering $8, Holy Spirit Retreat Center, Janesville. (507) 234-5712
4	Advent Day of Prayer, Franciscan Retreats, Prior Lake, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Also to be held Dec. 11 and Dec. 18). Call (952) 447-2182.
6	Feast of St. Nicholas. Men’s Silent Retreat at Christ the King Retreat House, Buffalo, Dec. 6-8, theme: the Healing Power of Forgiveness. Call (763) 682-1394.
7-8	Collection for Retirement Fund for Religious in parishes throughout the diocese.
8	Immaculate Conception Advent Prayer Service with blessing of baby Jesus nativity figure by Bishop John C. Nienstedt; 2:30 p.m. St. Mary’s, Sleepy Eye; 5:30 p.m. Holy Redeemer, Marshall.
12	Our Lady of Guadalupe.
13 -15	Men’s Weekend Retreat, Franciscan Retreats, Prior Lake, MN. Call (952) 447-2182.
20	Family Weekend Retreat, Franciscan Retreats, Prior Lake, Dec 20-22, 7:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Call (952) 447-2182.
24	Christmas Eve.
25	Christmas Day.
31	New Years Eve.