1st Sunday of Advent

Dear Parishioners,

We begin a new liturgical year with the First Sunday of Advent. The season of Advent is a time to prepare for the coming of the Lord, whom we portray as a precious infant in a simple manger at the end of this season. There are two more arrivals of our Lord to contemplate during this season of preparation and they tend to be overlooked. One day Jesus the Christ will come again in glory as the world ends and He delivers His final judgment. He gives a glimpse of this to His disciples in today’s Gospel. Let us also consider His third appearance—to each of us personally, into our hearts and into our lives as we embrace Him as His disciples. As we journey together during this Advent season of waiting, preparation, and anticipation, let us consider how we can welcome Jesus ever more intimately into our lives.

What better way to prepare our hearts to welcome Jesus into our lives during Advent, then to spend some time with Him in Eucharistic Presence. Our monthly Adoration is Wednesday, December 1st. Adoration begins at 1:00 P.M. and concludes with Benediction at 6:00 P.M.

Another way we can prepare ourselves during Advent is by attending the Advent Morning of Prayer and Reflection on Saturday, December 4 th from 9:00 A.M.-12 Noon. It will be held in St. Peter Church. The morning of prayer and reflection will be led by Sister Gloria Murillo, S.T.J, Associate Director of the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center. Remember it is free and everyone is invited to attend. Invite your family and friends to this opportunity of preparing ourselves to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Wednesday, December 8 th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation. The Mass schedule will be Vigil Mass @ 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday. Mass during the day will be @ 6:30 A.M., 8:15 A.M (school Mass) and 7:00 P.M.

The second collection next weekend, December 4 & 5 will be for the Building Maintenance Fund.

Have a Blessed Advent Week!