Celebrating the Advent Season

"O Come, O Come, Emmanuel!"  Our sanctuaries and homes ring with these ancient words of invitation and welcome as we embrace the season of Advent.  Quieting ourselves, much as the coming of winter stills and quiets the natural world, we seek to prepare a place for Christ to come again and to be born anew--for his coming or "advent"--in our hearts and in our world.  We remember his entry into human life as a vulnerable newborn, and remembering the Paschal Mystery of his life, death and resurrection, we also affirm when he will return in glory at the end of time.  Hopefully the resources you find on this page, along with our parish's celebrations of this holy season, enrich your own life and that of your family and friends.  We encourage to reach out and invite your neighbors, family, or friends to come and join us whether it is the celebration of our Feast Day, our Reconciliation Services, or our Christmas masses.  It truly is a time of great preparation and celebration! 

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