By Tammy Ruggeri
The Friends of the Library are holding a holiday book sale inside the library building from now until January 7! The Friends volunteers handpicked and bundled similar books that would make great gifts for any avid reader.
All bundles are $5 each!
Stop by and support the library today!
Marlborough Makers Club Adult Craft Series: Sled Ornament
Tuesday, December 7, 7 p.m.
Join us to learn how to make an adorable sled ornament crafted out of popsicle sticks!
Craft sessions will be in-person in the community room, with a Take & Make option for those uncomfortable attending in-person. Registration before the deadline of November 29 is required for both options. Spaces are limited. Register online and select the craft format you would prefer.
Please note: Take & Make crafts not picked up within a week will go to the next person on the waiting list.
Marlborough Makers Club Adult Craft Series:
Scandinavian Wooden Star
Tuesday, December 14, at 7 p.m.
Join us to learn how to craft a beautiful Scandinavian wooden star!
Craft sessions will be in-person in the community room, with a Take & Make option for those uncomfortable attending in-person. Registration before the deadline of December 6 is required for both options. Spaces are limited. register online and select the craft format you would prefer.
Please note: Take & Make crafts not picked up within a week will go to the next person on the waiting list.
St. Mary’s Church
ANNUAL HOLIDAY BREAKFAST …sponsored by the Middlehope Fire Co. Ladies’ Auxiliary will be held Sunday, Dec. 5 from 8-11:30 a.m. at 11 Lattintown Road. Come and fill up on Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, etc. Tickets are Adults: $10; Seniors: $8; Children Ages 4-10: $5 (under 4, Free). Santa will be available for pictures. Proceeds from this breakfast will be donated to local food pantries.
Sunday, November 28 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. we will be making advent wreaths for advent. Please come join us in the hall. Come before or after Mass and make advent wreaths for yourself or to give to a loved one. We will be social distancing and having some fun, while getting ready for the birth of Our Lord. This is not only open for religious ed but for the whole parish.
Just a reminder
As the holidays are quickly approaching, we thought it would be nice to offer “Holiday Extras” in their grocery bags. Some items that we do not purchase for the weekly bags that given out. For example: Cake mixes, icing, cookie mixes, brownie mixes, sugar, hot chocolate, gravy, candy canes, etc. or anything thing of which you can think. It would be nice to provide some of these items for the families to enjoy some holiday treats. We will have boxes at the back of the churches for all donations or you may bring them by the rectory.
10 Ways to Stay Safe as You Deck the Halls this Holiday Season
The holiday season is here, and the American Red Cross wants everyone to stay safe from home fires as they decorate their homes for the upcoming festivities.
Decorations like trees, lights and candles increase the risk of home fires during the holidays—with Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day being the top three days for home candle fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
The Red Cross wants people to stay safe from home fires—the nation’s most frequent disaster—by testing their smoke alarms and practicing their home fire escape plan with free resources at redcross.org/home fires.
In addition, you can follow these ten simple safety tips as you put up lights and ornaments:
1. Check all holiday light cords to make sure they are not frayed or broken. Do not string too many strands of lights together—no more than three per extension cord.
2. If are buying an artificial tree, look for the fire-resistant label. When putting it up, keep it away from fireplaces, radiators, and other sources of heat.
3. If getting a live tree, make sure it is fresh and water it to keep it fresh. Bend the needles up and down to make sure no needles fall off.
4. If using older decorations, check their labels. Some older tinsel is lead-based. If using angel hair, wear gloves to avoid irritation. Avoid breathing in artificial snow.
5. When decorating outside, make sure decorations are for outdoor use and fasten lights securely to your home or trees. If using hooks or nails outside, make sure they are insulated to avoid an electrocution or fire hazard.
6. If using a ladder, be extra careful. Make sure to have good, stable placement and wear shoes that allow for good traction.
7. Do not use electric lights on metallic trees.
8. Do not forget to turn off all holiday lights when going to bed or leaving the house.
9. Keep children, pets, and decorations away from candles.
10. If hanging stockings on the fireplace mantel, do not light the fireplace.
Weekly Recipe
Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
5 large, sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
1 1/4 cup almond milk, more if necessary
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
½ cup fresh sage leaves
Crumble Topping
⅓ cup whole rolled oats
¼ cup pecans, more for garnish
¼ cup walnuts, more for garnish
½ garlic clove
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
¼ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and brush an 8x11-inch baking dish, or similar, with olive oil.
Use a fork to poke a few holes into the sweet potatoes. Place on the baking sheet and roast until very tender, about 60 minutes.
Make the crumble topping: In a food processor, place the oats, pecans, walnuts, garlic, maple syrup, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, and salt and pulse until just combined. Remove and set aside.
Scoop the cooked sweet potato flesh out of the skins and place in a food processor. Add the olive oil, almond milk, ginger, salt, and several grinds of pepper and process to combine. Spread the mixture into the baking dish.
Sprinkle with the crumble topping, additional nuts, and sage. Drizzle with olive oil and bake 20 minutes or until the topping is browned and crisp.
Happy Birthday: Elizabeth Iurilli, Victoria Iurilli, Jean LaFort, Jennie McClain, Morgan Calimano, Tim Bozydan, Kenneth Hyland III, Lisa LaGattuta, Noah Behrman, Susan McLaughlin, Candy Boyd, Erica Rosa, Fabio Calderone, Happy Anniversary Mr. & Mrs., Kenneth Flynn.
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