All-powerful God, increase our strength of will for doing good that Christ may find an eager welcome of His coming and call us to His side in the kingdom of heaven, where He lives ad reigns for ever and ever.
Amen.
Purple is the primary color associated with Advent. Within the Catholic Church it symbolizes penance, preparation, and sacrifice. During the first week of Advent, we look forward to Jesus’ coming with hope.
During this second week of Advent, we reflect on our lives and work on becoming better-versions-of-ourselves in preparation for Jesus’ coming.
This third candle is rose, symbolizing anticipation and rejoicing. During the third week of Advent, we are filled with joy for the near arrival of Jesus on Christmas day. coming.
During this final week of Advent we rejoice in the endless love that God has for us, which is made apparent in the birth of his Son. preparation for Jesus’ coming.
After 12:10pm Mass, Chapel
Fridays, 11:00am – Noon, Chapel
Saturdays, 9:00am – 1:00pm, Chapel
Saturdays, 9:00am, Chapel
Dec 2: Luminous Mysteries for Vocations
Dec 9: Glorious Mysteries for Elderly & Homebound
Dec 16: Sorrowful Mysteries for the Hungry & Homeless
Dec 23: Joyful Mysteries for our Youth
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursday in the Cathedral:
11:30pm – 12:00pm in the Cathedral:
Saturday, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23: Cathedral
2:45-3:45pm
Sunday, Dec 3, 10, 17: Cathedral
7:15am – 7:45am 10:15am – 10:45am 4:45p – 5:15pm
By Appointment:
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The True Meaning of Christmas | Lukas Storyteller: Christmas is coming and our friends Peter, Agnes, Paul and Anna expect to receive many gifts. but when they caught in one of their antics. Lukas and Noah will help them understand the true story of Christmas and how the birth of the Son of God should change our hearts. Click here to view the video.
Nicholas – The Boy Who Became Santa: Nicholas was still a young child when he discovered a very special secret that changed his life forever. It was the gift of giving, by which he brought happiness to many people. Nevertheless, in sharing this gift, Nicholas had to face many dangers. Click here to view video.
O Holy Night, The King is Born: What Christmas Is About: Celebrate the wonder and joy of Christmas with Brother Francis in this heartwarming presentation of the birth of God’s Son! Witness the moving submission of Mary, Joseph, and others as they make way for our Savior. Click here to view video.
Advent Blessings: First Week Reflection
As we journey further into the season of Advent, we invite you to continue your spiritual preparation with a special video message for this second week. This Advent (and always), God is inviting us to a deeper peace. He is inviting us to loosen our grasp on our lives and live with more freedom. Watch this video to learn how to discover this freedom for yourself.
As we journey further into the season of Advent, we invite you to continue your spiritual preparation with a special video message for this third week from Sr. Josephine Garrett. May this video serve as a source of inspiration and encouragement as we prepare our hearts to receive the gift of Christ’s love this Christmas. Let us continue to come together in prayer and community, drawing closer to God and one another.
As we draw near to the culmination of this holy season, the fourth and final week of Advent, we invite you to prepare your hearts to make room for Christ. In this video, Fr. Mark Toups shares how to be present to all the gifts God wants to give you this week. As we come together in prayer and community, let us prepare our hearts to welcome Him with open arms. May the light of Christ’s peace shine brightly in your hearts as we await the celebration of His birth
Saturday: 4:00 pm Adoration: 10:00 am ~ 2:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:30 pm
Weekdays: Monday ~ Friday: 12:10 pm
Adoration: Friday: 11:00 am
Benediction: Friday : 11:45 am
Tues, Wed, Thur: 11:30 am ~ 12:00 pm Saturday: 2:30 ~ 3:45 pm
By Appointment