The God in whom we believe is the God of "endurance and encouragement." Have you ever thought about God in those terms? Our sight can be limited by the concerns of the world and our individual lives. We can look to the past and see what is happening in the present, but the future is primarily left to our imaginations.
God has a clear vision for the future. It is one where the "wolf shall be a guest of the lamb and the leopard shall lie down with the kid." It is a vision of harmony and gentleness where all will live as one. We can see the complete picture of life in God. We see what we may be, what may come, and who we can become.
Preparing the way of the Lord means moving beyond the limitations of ideology, time, space, preference, and self-focused concern so that we can see as God sees. God will give us what we need to endure whatever comes, and the encouragement we need to get where we can be.
(Live the Liturgy | Inspiration for the Week | LPi)
Order of Worship
Here is our Advent Season 2022 Order of Worship.
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Thursday | December 8
7:30 AM | 12:15 PM | 7 PM
Worship Space
Holy Day of Obligation
Immaculate Mary, your praises we sing!
On this feast day, we celebrate the beauty and goodness of Our Lady.
7:30 AM Mass
If you cannot join us in person, watch and worship with us online.
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Communal Reconciliation
Wednesday | December 14
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Worship Space
Confession will be heard in English, Spanish, and Tagalog.
Simbang Gabi
December 15 - 23
Our parish will be hosting Simbang Gabi, a novena of Masses, this Advent.
Two of the Masses will be held at neighboring parishes.
Be part of this centuries-old Filipino Advent tradition. Everyone is welcome!
Bambinelli Blessing
December 17 -18
All Masses
Bring the baby Jesus figure (of all shapes, sizes, and colors) from your home nativity set to Mass for our Bambinelli Blessing on the Fourth Sunday of Advent. This tradition was started by St. John Paul II in Rome, in which all the baby Jesuses from family nativity sets are held up by families and blessed in anticipation of Christmas.
A complete list of our Advent events and activities can be found on our Advent Season page.
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Thank You!
Giving Tuesday
Thank You for Helping Us Light Up Our Liturgy
#iGiveCatholic on Giving Tuesday
Thank you to everyone who participated in Giving Tuesday to help us get closer to our goal. Thank you for joining thousands of others around the world who generously Gave Back and Gave Catholic to make a difference on Giving Tuesday. We are grateful for your support, and we thank you for playing a critical role in Lighting Up Our Liturgy.
Reading God's Word
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If you missed out during our pre-order period, now is your chance to get your copy of the new 2023 Edition of Reading God's Word. Follow the daily scripture readings for the upcoming liturgical year. They make great gifts, too!
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$15 | Per Copy
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Morning Reflection
Deacon Andy Cirmo
This gospel reflection is based on Matthew 3:1-12.
At the River
His voice now pierces my ears
As this strange man calls out loud
To we who stand at river's edge
With the curious gathering crowd
Is he calling me too, I wonder
As he accuses all of sin
Crying out loud for all to repent
And thus to a new life begin
He tells of the One who comes
With power and the Spirit and fire
And cries out for us to repent
The sinful lives we so desire
Read in Full: Morning Reflection
The Season of Advent
God Is Making a Way.