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Parishioners of Spencer Sacred Heart Parish want to make sure no one has to spend their Christmas dinner alone. The faithful volunteer on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to host a meal in their parish center for anyone who wants to come. The tradition began when Father Roger Linnan (now retired) was pastor and he wanted to host a Christmas dinner. Longtime volunteer and parishioner Kris McDermott shares how the dinner started and how the Sacred Heart community comes together to make it happen year after year.

This is our last episode of 2025. We will be back with a new episode Jan. 6. Merry Christmas from Illuminating Catholics! Have a blessed holiday.

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