Advent: A Season of Waiting

The season of Advent is an invitation to recall God’s love for his people in the past, present, and future. Advent is a time for us to remember the story of salvation: how God has been working to bring fallen humanity back to Him. We also remember the advent, or arrival, of Jesus, whose coming we celebrate on Christmas. We remember why He came: to restore our relationship with the Father through His Paschal Mystery. This year, we want to invite your family to journey with us in a number of different ways. 

ADVENT WREATH

Traditionally, Advent wreaths have four candles representing the season's four weeks. The subsequent lighting of the candles symbolizes the expectation and hope of our Lord’s coming into the world at Christmas, as well as the anticipation of his second coming at the end of time.
 

Blessing of an Advent Wreath at Home

This is a beautiful tradition you can start at home with your children. Blessing of an Advent Wreath at Home. 
 

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS

Deadline: December 10th to ensure inclusion on the "in memory of" page.

Pray for Loved Ones: Flower donations may be made as memorials or in thanksgiving for family and/or friends.

How: Fill out the form online here or use a flower donation envelope and clearly print the names of those you wish to be remembered in the Christmas bulletin. Donation envelopes can be found at the hospitality table or in the Church office. 

Support: St. Faustina art/environment ministry
 

GIVING TREE

Gift tags available December 2 & 3, 2023. 

Children in our area ranging in age from newborn to 18 years old are in need of clothing and shoes. Gift tags with information for each child will be available on December 2 & 3. Tags can be taken off the trees in the narthex before each Mass. We are hoping to make Christmas brighter for 250 children this year. Return your wrapped gift with the tag attached beginning Monday, December 4, through Monday, December 11th. During the week, gifts can be brought to the Church office and, on the weekend, left at the Giving Tree in the narthex. Families will begin picking up the gifts on Tuesday, December 12th. 
 

SHARE YOUR BLESSINGS

Sunday, December 2 & 3, 2023

Share Your Blessings Donate a Gift to Help A Senior Citizen Enjoy The Holiday Season! Gifts will be collected at all Masses December 2-3. Benefiting the Mamie George Community Center. Please have the gift wrapped and labeled so it may be easily matched to the senior who may need it. Sponsored by St. Faustina SAINTS Ministry. Click here for more information.
 

ZION NIGHT: CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

December 6, 2023

Family dinner starts at 5:00 pm with FREE hotdogs. You can also bring your own food, lawn chairs, blankets, and dine with the community before our event begins at 6:00 pm. The night will end with the Blessing and Lighting of our Christmas Tree. Our featured speaker is Allison Sullivan. Learn more about Zion.
 

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

December 8, 2023
Vigil- 7:00 pm (No Spanish Mass at 6:30 pm)
6:30 am, 8:30 am, 12:00 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm (Spanish)
 

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE 

December 12, 2023, at 7:00 pm

ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE

December 13, 2023, at 6:30 pm

As part of our Advent tradition, we invite you to join us tonight for a special time of prayer, reconciliation, and healing. Our annual Advent Penance Service will be held in the Church at 6:30 pm with many priests coming from across the area to hear your confession. Come by yourself, come as a family, or invite a friend who has not experienced the Sacrament of Reconciliation in some time. Join us as we experience the gracious mercy of God’s love!
 

LIVE NATIVITY