2nd Sunday of Advent

Dear Parishioners,

As we journey together on this Second Week of Advent, John the Baptist, a prominent Advent character comes on the scene. Each Synoptic Gospel, (Matthew, Mark, Luke), recalls his preaching and his role as the immediate precursor of the Lord. In today’s Gospel, we hear John the Baptist proclaims a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Let us include the Sacrament of Reconciliation in our Advent preparation.

The second collection this weekend is for the Building Maintenance Fund.

Wednesday, December 8 th is the Solemnity of the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, a Holy Day of Obligation. Vigil Mass on Tuesday, December 7 th at 5:00 P.M. Mass on Wednesday, December 8 th at 6:30 A.M. 8:15 A.M. (School Mass), and 7:00 P.M.

Elderly religious need your help. Thousands of senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests served for years in Catholic schools, hospitals, and parishes—often for little or no pay. Now, many religious communities do not have enough retirement savings and struggle to provide for aging members. Next weekend, the second collection will be for the Retirement Fund for Religious.

The Mass schedule for the Christmas season is included in this week’s bulletin.

Have a Blessed Advent Week!