Advent and Christmas 2024
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CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR'S MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve Masses
Tuesday, December 24
4:00pm (live-streamed), 6:00pm, 8:00pm
Christmas Day Masses
Wednesday, December 25
8:30am, 10:30am (live-streamed)
NOTE:
There will be NO 6:30am Mass or Communion Service
December 23 through January 3 (two weeks).
Regular 6:30am schedule will resume January 6.
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
(A Holy Day of Obligation: NO 6:30am Communion Service)
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
8:30am, 10:30am (live-streamed)
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Word on Fire: Reflection of the Day
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Our Christmas Gift to You!
33 Days to Eucharistic Glory is the first ever Eucharistic Consecration. This unprecedented spiritual resource presents profound truths, astonishing historical facts, powerful practical examples, daily virtues, and inspiring stories—all in an easy-to-follow daily format. Prepare yourself for an explosion of grace in your life.
Books will be distributed after each Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass. Be sure to get yours! Merry Christmas! -
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Be sure to bring your baby Jesus figurine from your home Nativity scene for a special blessing at the end!Light refreshments to follow. -
2024 ADVENT CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Confession is available every Saturday
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Try these Examinations of Conscience suggested by Fr. Costa
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2024 Lessons & Carols
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School and PREP Pageant Photo Albums
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ADVENT RESOURCES
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Advent on Formed
Visit FORMED for a variety of Advent options for Adults and Children. Scroll down the page for an interactive Advent calendar with suggested content!
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Advent Virtual Retreat
Beginning on December 2 but join any time! Prepare for Christmas as Mary did, through reflections, Scripture, and music. You will receive 12 video/audio presentations and a study guide. Courtesy of praymoreretreat.org
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Pray25 with Hallow
Join Hallow and its many well-known speakers to reflect on Scripture, music, and inspiring real-life stories of encounters with God’s love.
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The Meaning Behind the Advent Wreath Colors
Advent is a time to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Advent is not the intense season of penance that Lent is, but we should still be focused on preparation and cleansing.The violet candles remind us of this. But they also remind us that the coming Messiah will be King of our hearts, as violet was the color of kings. The pink candle is lit on the third Sunday of Advent, called Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete means "Rejoice!" and the readings for that Sunday are about rejoicing.
The optional white candle is lit at Christmas, symbolizing that Jesus has come into the world and into our hearts. The white candle waiting before our altar during Advent will be lit on Christmas Day.
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