by Ann Pearton | Dec 19, 2019 | Advent, Parish Bulletin, Weekly Newsletter
Parish Bulletin In the last days leading to Christmas, Pope Francis dedicated his catechesis during the Wednesday General Audience to how we prepare for the coming of the Lord. Dear Brothers and Sisters: In these last days of Advent, we do well to ask...
by Ann Pearton | Dec 12, 2019 | Advent, Parish Bulletin, Weekly Newsletter
Praying the O Antiphons: An Ancient Advent Tradition During the final days of Advent, the anticipation increases as the birth of the Savior draws nearer and nearer. In the eight days before Christmas this anticipation is marked by something special that...
by Wise Will | Dec 6, 2019 | Advent, Parish Bulletin, Weekly Newsletter
What’s not to love about John the Baptist? Frankly, just about everything if you happen to be the object of his acidic critiques. But John was a big hit among certain folks. Matthew tells us, “Jerusalem, all Judea, and the whole region around the Jordan...
by Wise Will | Dec 1, 2019 | Advent, Confirmation Classes, Family Ministry
What is a Jesse Tree? A Jesse Tree represents the family tree of Jesus Christ. Each ornament represents a story from the Bible that tells about God’s people before Jesus was born. Each Story shows God’s salvation plan and tell how He guided humanity to prepare...
by Ann Pearton | Nov 28, 2019 | Advent, Parish Bulletin, Weekly Newsletter
Parish Bulletin ADVENT Advent is the season of preparation for Christmas. The first Sunday of Advent is the beginning of the Christian year. On this first Sunday of Advent, we are reminded that we are waiting for the Lord’s coming not only at Christmas and at...
