ADVENT…..
A TIME OF HOPE…..A YEAR OF GRACE
Advent invites me, you, everybody to acknowledge this:
Dear God, the world is a mess, and my own life is less than whole. Something—NO—SOMEONE—is missing. We—I—really need YOU! If you are willing to admit your life is not whole, that you need a rescuer, a helper, someone to intervene, and want a Savior:
PRAYER: These days of preparation during Advent are a great time to regularly spend some quiet time with God.
BIBLE: Read St. Luke’s Gospel 5 minutes each Advent Day.
MASS: Participate in Sunday Mass and receive the Risen Christ in Holy Communion.
CONFESSION: Try to receive God’s loving forgiveness — available every Saturday beginning at 3:30 p.m. and after Mass as announced on some Advent Sundays. THE SACRAMENT OF GOD’S MERCY AND
FORGIVENESS WITH 3 PRIESTS AVAILABLE ON TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 14th, FROM 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
CHARITY: Advent is a time to share, love, remember, serve, forgive, help out, Let people know you care for them.
SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Wednesday, December 8th, is a Holy Day of Obligation
honoring the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Mother,
the patroness of the United States of America. We ask for
our Blessed Mother’s intercession, that Christ will
protect our Country during this time of uncertainty.
To allow everyone an opportunity to attend Mass on this day,
Mass will be offered on Wednesday, December 8th at
7:00 a.m., 7:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
(There will be no vigil Mass on Tuesday, December 7th.)