CHICO, Calif. (AP) — A magnitude 3.9 earthquake rattled parts of Northern California on Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. VIDEO

The University of Miami is investigating the possible effects of the coronavirus vaccine on male fertility. VIDEO

Throughout Wednesday, snow will fall across the Upper Midwest. Winter storm watches and warnings are in effect for North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and parts of Wisconsin. MORE

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A record 621 people died of drug overdoses in San Francisco so far this year, a staggering number that far outpaces the 173 deaths from COVID-19 the city has seen thus far. MORE

Biden’s rhetoric took a turn for the spiritual near the close of his speech, when he made reference to the biblical passage of Matthew 16:18.

“As we start the hard work to be done, may this moment give us the strength to rebuild this house of ours upon a rock that can never be washed away,” he said.

Latin patriarch of Jerusalem says Biden will need to ‘rebuild trust’ with Palestinians

Apple Inc. is temporarily closing all of its retail stores across California, as well as those in the greater London area hit by a new lockdown, and other markets that have seen a surge in COVID-19 cases.MORE

The Secular Democrats of America PAC prepared a report for Joe Biden and his transition team that outlines a roadmap to “boldly restore a vision of constitutional secularism and respect in the land for religious and intellectual pluralism.” MORE

Vol 13 Issue 51 ~ Editor: Rev. Fr. Courtney Edward Krier
December 19, 2020 ~ Ember Saturday in Advent

1.      What is the Holy Eucharist
2.      Fourth Sunday in Advent
3.      Saint Ammon
4.      Family and Marriage
5.      Articles and notices
Dear Reader:

A question was raised regarding the abandonment of Church attendance as ordered by State governments and accepted by the Conciliar Church and mainstream denominations as to whether people will return to Church. Placing this question also raises another that was proposed in the very beginning: Are Churches essential? According to the State, no! According to those Churches that closed, no! Therefore, in the minds of the people, no!

The world’s biggest iceberg, known as A68a, is bearing down on the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia.

The Antarctic ice giant is a similar size to the South Atlantic island, and there’s a strong possibility the berg could now ground and anchor itself offshore of the wildlife haven. MORE