The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and to the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas. From the earliest days of the Church, people have been fascinated by Jesus’ promise to come back. But the scripture readings during Advent tell us not to waste our time with predictions. Advent is not about speculation. Our Advent readings call us to be alert and ready, not weighted down and distracted by the cares of this world (Lk 21:34-36). The liturgical color for Advent is violet, as the season helps prepare us for the great feast of Christmas. Advent also includes an element of penance in the sense of preparing, quieting, and disciplining our hearts for the full joy of Christmas.

  
Opportunities to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation!
               Area Advent Penance Services

Oportunities for Prayer and Worship

NEW Christmas Mass Schedule

Online Advent Resources:
Six simple ways to enrich your Advent season-from Busted Halo
10 meaningful Advent traditions to try this year- from Busted Halo
What is Advent? | USCCB- downloadable Advent calendar, information, and resources. 

Opportunities for sharing your time, talent and treasure

Children of the parish are invited to participate in a Nativity Pageant prior to the start of the 4:00pm Christmas Eve Children's Mass. There are no apeaking parts, costumed children will process in during a Gospel reading of the Nativity.  A mandatory practice will be held Sunday, December 21st at 2:00pm in the church. Children will be given their parts and fitted for costumes and practice their entrances.

A Gift for you