3rd Sunday of Advent

Dear Parishioners,

Today, on this Third Sunday of Advent, is traditionally called “Gaudete Sunday.” The word means rejoice. The third candle (pink) will be lit on the Advent wreath. The priest and deacon will wear rose/pink vestments this weekend.

Elderly religious need your help. Thousands of our senior Sisters, Brothers, and Religious Order Priests served for years in Catholic schools, hospitals, and parishes—often for little to no pay. Now, many religious communities do not have enough retirement savings and struggle to provide for aging members. Your gift in today’s Retirement Fund for Religious collection helps provide medications, nursing care, and more.

The second collection this weekend is for the Retirement Fund for Religious. I ask for your generosity in helping with our senior Sisters, Brothers, and Religious Order Priests.

Have a Blessed Advent Week!