Advent 2024 - Begins Sunday, December 1
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2024 ADVENT CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Confession is available every Saturday
3:15pm - 4:15pm in the ChapelParish Advent Reconciliation Monday, December 9 at 7:00pmSee below for Examinations of Consciences.
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Try these Examinations of Conscience suggested by Fr. Costa
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CHRISTMAS PAGEANTS
PREP Christmas Pageant
Monday, December 16, 5:10pm in the church
School Christmas Pageant
Wednesday, December 18, 1:30pm and 6:00pm in the church -
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
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Word on Fire: Reflection of the Day
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St. Andrew Novena beginning November 30
St. Andrew Prayer (Printable)
It is piously believed that whoever recites the above prayer 15 times a day from the Feast of St. Andrew (Nov. 30) until Christmas will obtain what is asked. The whole family can share in this pious Advent devotion around the family manger scene. -
CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR'S MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve Masses
Tuesday, December 24
4:00pm (live-streamed), 6:00pm, 8:00pm
Christmas Day Masses
Wednesday, December 25
8:30am, 10:30am (live-streamed)
Masses for the Feast of the Holy Family
(Regular schedule)
Saturday December 28 (Vigil Mass): 4:30pm
Sunday December 29: 8:30am, 10:30am (live-streamed)
Mass for the Solemnity of Holy Mary, Mother of God
Wednesday, January 1, 2025: 8:30am, 10:30am (live-streamed)
(A Holy Day of Obligation: NO 6:30am Communion Service)
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There will be NO 6:30am Mass or Communion Service
December 23 through January 3 (two weeks).
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School and PREP Pageant Photo Albums
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ADVENT RESOURCES
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Advent on Formed
Visit FORMED for a variety of Advent options for Adults and Children. Scroll down the page for an interactive Advent calendar with suggested content!
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Advent Virtual Retreat
Beginning on December 2 but join any time! Prepare for Christmas as Mary did, through reflections, Scripture, and music. You will receive 12 video/audio presentations and a study guide. Courtesy of praymoreretreat.org
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Pray25 with Hallow
Join Hallow and its many well-known speakers to reflect on Scripture, music, and inspiring real-life stories of encounters with God’s love.
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The Meaning Behind the Advent Wreath Colors
Advent is a time to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Advent is not the intense season of penance that Lent is, but we should still be focused on preparation and cleansing.The violet candles remind us of this. But they also remind us that the coming Messiah will be King of our hearts, as violet was the color of kings. The pink candle is lit on the third Sunday of Advent, called Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete means "Rejoice!" and the readings for that Sunday are about rejoicing.
The optional white candle is lit at Christmas, symbolizing that Jesus has come into the world and into our hearts. The white candle waiting before our altar during Advent will be lit on Christmas Day.
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