2nd Sunday of Advent

Dear Parishioners,

Today, we hear the familiar reading from the eleventh chapter of the Prophet Isaiah with its enchanting imagery of the peaceable kingdom. The first half of the reading describes qualities of the ideal future king of Israel. In the second half, we are given a glimpse of the kingdom of heaven is perfect.

The second collection today is for the Building Maintenance Fund.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is on Wednesday, December 7th. Adoration begins at 1:00 P.M. Because of the Vigil Mass for the Immaculate Conception, Benediction will end at 4:00 P.M.

Thursday, December 8th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception—a Holy Day of Obligation. Vigil Mass on December 7th at 5:00 P.M. Mass on December 8th will be at 6:30 A.M. and 9:30 A.M.

Next weekend, December 10th and 11th the second collection will be for the Retirement Fund for Religious. Thousands of elderly sisters, brothers, and religious order priests spent years working in ministries—such as Catholic schools, parishes, and hospitals—often for little or no pay. Today, many religious communities do not have enough savings to meet retirement needs. Your donation helps provide medications, nursing care, and more.

Have a Blessed Week!