The Rite of Welcome will be celebrated during the 10:30 Mass today. Can you imagine the hopefulness our 2019 RCIA candidates have? How about us; are we spiritually hopeful? Do you have time during this Advent season to reflect on the seeds of hope, faith and joy that God has planted within you?
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
A "Jesse Tree" is another tradition your family can include in your Advent observance, especially if you have young children.
Buoyed up by hope, he is preserved from selfishness and led to the happiness that flows from charity. CCC 1818
St. Ambrose was a gifted pastor, teacher, preacher, and loved the poor.
Second Sunday of Advent
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.”
Monday, 2nd Week of Advent Prepare the way of the Lord. Love and faithfulness go before you.
2nd Tuesday of Advent
Saint John of the Cross - Doctor of the Church and a great mystics and poet.
As you prepare for Christmas, is going to confession one of your priorities before Christmas Day?
