We are packed as well. We actually have to have 2 masses simultaneously. One in the church itself and the other in the parish hall.
I always wonder if these "holiday Catholics" feel funny about showing up twice a year.
**I always wonder if these "holiday Catholics" feel funny about showing up twice a year.**
We have experienced great success in putting an invitation to our returning Catholics program (which we do once a year after Easter) in the Christmas bulletin. It is astounding how many phone calls we get about our "Catholics Can Come Home Again" class.