We have now begun the Advent season and our journey towards Christmas. Let us remember that Christmas begins on December 25 and is a season that stretches until our celebration of the Baptism or the Lord on January 12. With that in mind let us use this season that has been set before us to prepare for that coming season.
Monday, December 2, we will celebrate the anniversary of the dedication of our parish church. In the liturgical calendar this day is treated as a solemnity. Therefore, we will have a special Mass at 6pm to celebrate this day. Following Mass there will be finger foods in the gathering area. Please bring something to share following this Mass.
Tuesday, December 3, we continue our Men’s Evening of Recollection in the church from 6:45pm-8pm. This is an opportunity for the men of our parish to gather together for reflection, prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, and confessions are offered.
Saturday, December 7, will fall our parish Advent retreat. The theme is taken from Luke 2:7, “There was no room for them in the inn.” Following 8:30am Mass there will be donuts and coffee in the gathering area, the conference will begin at 9:30am in the chapel, and will conclude with a Holy Hour beginning at 11:30am. During this Holy Hour confessions will be heard.
In Christ,
Fr. Dustin Collins
