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Pastor’s Letter Dear Parishioners: Happy New Year! While we normally celebrate the New Year on January 1, the new CHURCH year begins on the first Sunday in Advent, which is today. So, happy New Church Year! Just as we make New Year’s resolutions, perhaps we can make some spiritual New Year’s resolutions this weekend so that the coming year will be one of increased holiness and intimacy with Christ. Advent is traditionally a time of waiting and preparation. The Church teaches us that during Advent we prepare for the two “comings of Christ”. The first half of Advent focuses on the coming of Christ at the end of time. The second half of Advent focuses on the coming of Christ at Christmas. The lighting of the pink candle in the Advent wreath (which takes place on the third week of Advent) symbolizes the change in focus from the coming of Christ at the end of time to the coming of Christ at Christmas. In either case, the theme of Advent is one of preparation. We prepare our homes for Christmas by cleaning the house, decorating the home (both indoors and outdoors), extra cooking and baking, sending Christmas cards, etc. We put in a great deal of time and effort to make Christmas one of the special times of the year for our families. I would like to challenge us to make Christmas a special time for our families spiritually. I encourage all of us to prepare the home of our heart for the coming of Christ. You should have received in the mail a letter detailing all the special events that will take place here in the parish for the Advent season; these events are also listed on the page opposite this page. There is something for everyone! We have events for children and adults. However, these are only opportunities. As with all opportunities, we can choose to take advantage of these opportunities or we can choose not to take advantage of these opportunities. I urge you to take advantage of these opportunities. We often complain about the secularization of Christmas and how the true meaning of Christmas is being lost. You and I have some control over that; bring your family to these events and help instill in your children the true meaning of Christmas and, at the same time, remind yourselves of the true meaning of this holy season: that God so loved the world that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, as the first and greatest of all Christmas gifts, so that, through Christ, we might obtain the gift of eternal life in heaven. In particular, this week we are offering a wonderful family movie (The Fourth Wiseman) and a special Family Evening with St. Nicholas. In addition, don’t forget that Saturday, December 8 is a Holy Day of Obligation: Immaculate Conception. Let’s honor Mary, one of the pivotal figures of the Advent season by coming to Mass. Remember: Together, we can something beautiful for God! In Christ, Msgr. Brian 4 OLL-#439
ADVENT OFFERINGS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4: 7:00pm THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6: 6:00pm SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8: 5:00pm (Friday, Dec. 7) 8:00am 12:10pm 4:00pm – 5:00pm SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9: 12:30pm TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11: 7:30pm SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15: 4:00pm – 5:00pm MONDAY, DECEMBER 17: 3:00pm – 9:00pm TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18: 7:00pm FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21: 5:00pm & 8:00pm SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: “THE FOURTH WISEMAN” PARISH CENTER: A wonderful story (starring Martin Sheen of another Wiseman who finally found Christ. FAMILY NIGHT WITH ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH: Night of stories, goodies and wonder for families and children; meet St. Nick and receive a special treat! HOLY DAY: FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION VIGIL MASS MASS MASS CONFESSIONS MASS OF INSTALLATION FOR OUR NEW PASTOR, MSGR. BRIAN J. McNAMARA FINDING MY WAY TO BETHLEHEM (with Fr. Pat) PARISH CENTER: The birth of Jesus is celebrated by all people. Come and visit Bethlehem as seen in Nativity sets from different parts of the world. RECONCILIATION/CONFESSIONS CHURCH RECONCILIATION/CONFESSIONS CHURCH: Confessors will be available throughout this time. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: “THE NATIVITY” PARISH CENTER: A drama that focuses on the life of Joseph and Mary up to the birth of Jesus. ST. FRANCIS TELLS THE CHRISTMAS STORY CHURCH: A musical for the entire family. It is the story of the Birth of Jesus through the eyes of the manger animals. RECONCILIATION/CONFESSIONS CHURCH ***DECEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 16: GIVING TREE GIFT PROGRAM FOR THE NEEDY ***PLEASE SEE THE BULLETIN/WEBSITE (ollchurch.org) FOR DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS 5 OLL-#439
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