Advent-Christmas News
December 30, 2024Information Regarding the Seasons of Advent & Christmas
The nights are going darker and the tempetures are dropping. We are in the final days of our 2024 Liturgical Calendar and looking ahead to the New Church Year!
All families should have received a "Cradle-Invitation" Letter with an Advent-Christmas Schedule. You can access the letter and schedule by clicking the links (blue wording).
Please note the increased opportunities to spend time with our Lord in Adoration and to prepare your heart and soul to receive Jesus via the Sacrament of Confession. Fr. Jason continues to offer opportunities for "drive-up" Confession, trying to give the greatest opportunity to receive God's Sanctifying Grace, Love and Mercy.
Special Noteworthy Sign-ups:
Parish Feast Day
Family Dinner & a Movie Night
Light the Advent Wreath (We need one parishioner and/or family) to light the Advent Wreath at each Mass for the 2nd-4th Sundays of Advent.
Candlemaking for Candlemas Day
Special Event: The Vigil Project: "The Way of the Star" - Wednesday, December 11th 6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.) Wonderful way to experience the Infancy Narratives a new in preparation for Christ's Birth.
Some additional resources to help your Advent/Christmas Journey:
"Walking with the Holy Family" Free Advent Series through St. Paul Center. Receive daily emails through December 1-January 1 that contain 5-10 minute video reflections. We also invite you to join us on Mondays during Advent (Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23) at 10:00 a.m. for a weekly discussion on the series. Come as your schedule allows.
Formed Resources by Age - Sign-up for Formed via our Parish Subscription. Get reaquainted with "The Jesse Tree."
MyParish App -- (Download on your mobile devise via your favorite "App Store." Find our parish by zipcode (might pop-up in list of nearby parishes.) Save us as your "Favorite Parish.") Check out "Advent Reflections" "Advent Video" Buttons. (Coming Soon)
Amen App -- Another great FREE App to help deepen your prayer life. Created by the Augustine Institute (Same Producers of FORMED) you have access to prayers, meditations, Audio Dramas and more. Resources for the entire family.
Hallow -- Is the #1 Prayer App. They have free and subscribed content. You can sign-up for a Trial Subscription.