Advent and Christmas Schedule

Advent is the beginning of the Church Year. It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day and ends on Christmas Eve. Advent is a season of preparation, a time when we thank God for Christ's first coming, prepare for his final coming and celebrate Christ's presence among us today through the Spirit. 

Advent and Christmas Season Worship

Outreach

BETHLEHEM PROJECT - Each year through the “Bethlehem Project” one of the ways we share the love of Christ is by providing Christmas gifts to children, families and the homeless who are in need both within our parish and the surrounding community. 

• Gift Tags - Our traditional Bethlehem Project gift tags will be available the weekend of December 6 and 7.   The tags will identify a suggested gift for family as well as the residents of Pathways to Care.  Those who take a tag are asked to note the instructions on the back of the tag and bring unwrapped gifts to the church the weekend of December 13 and 14. 
  
  Note: if you are unable to obtain a gift tag, you can still participate!  We never seem to have enough Bethlehem Project gifts for teenagers and adults and items such as simple jewelry, wallets, shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, socks, slippers, lotions, shaving supplies, games as well as gift certificates for items such as clothing, gas, groceries, CDs, and fast food are always appreciated.  These can be dropped off at the parish office any time prior to December 14.
   

• Monetary Contributions – For those who don’t like to shop this time of year, monetary contributions are always welcome.  Contributions can be dropped off in the parish office in an envelope clearly marked “Bethlehem Project.”  There are a few “elves” in the parish who would love to shop for items needed for our Bethlehem Project.  

Advent Events

ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES - Saturday, December 6 and 20 at 9:00 AM - Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation at communal penance services offered on two Saturdays in December. 

COMMUNAL ANOINTING OF THE SICK - December 17 after Mass - Parishioners wanting to celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick are invited to the 8:30 AM Mass on Wednesday, December 17th.  The Sacrament of the Sick is offered to all who suffer serious illnesses, the infirmities of old age, or for those with impending surgeries.

LIVING NATIVITY - Sunday, December 14 at 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM - The “living tradition” continues as our Youth Ministry celebrates the Birth of Christ and what it challenges us to become today!  All parishioners are encouraged to prepare for the Christmas season by joining together to witness this beautiful presentation by the Youth of our Parish.