Today we begin a new year in our Church.  Each Church year begins with the Season of Advent.  During Advent we prepare for the coming of Jesus our Savior on Christmas Day.  Advent allows us time to prepare ourselves for the continual birth of Christ in our heart, mind and soul.  If you want to be prepared spiritually for the coming of Jesus on Christmas, you need to enter into this season eager to strengthen your spirit for your encounter with Jesus.

To help in your spiritual preparation we will have our Parish Penance Service on Thursday December 12, 2024 at 7pm.  Please reserve this date to take part in our penance service.  The Sacrament of Penance lifts a burden from our hearts and fills us with the grace of peace.

During Advent Season make an effort to attend daily Mass (6:30am and 9am weekdays), read Sacred Scripture or other spiritual readings, come to Eucharistic Adoration and receive the Eucharist frequently.  Continue your effort of personal spiritual renewal.  Pray, study and be generous. Prepare yourself and your family spiritually for this Christmas.

God Bless,

Msgr. Powell

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

NOT A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

Since December 8th falls on a Sunday this year, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated on December 9th.  It is not a Holy Day of Obligation.  You are encouraged to come to Mass, but it is not an obligation.  We will have Mass at 6:30am and 9am on Monday December 9th.