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Season of Advent
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SPECIAL Events
- December 1: Advent Wreath-Making
- December 2: Lessons & Carols
- December 6-7: Holy Cross School Christmas Fair
- December 9: Christmas Tree Blessing following the St. Bartholomew 5pm Mass
- December 14-15: Bambinelli Sunday
- December 16-20: The Light is ON For You Confessions
- December 22: Children's Nativity Play
- December 24-25: Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
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Holy Days
- December 9: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- December 24/25: Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
- December 31/January 1: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
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SPIRITUAL resources
In-Parish resources:
- The Advent Magnificat Companion is available in each church narthex
Online Advent resources:
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Spiritual enrichment
- On the Sundays of Advent at 5:00pm at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, parish clergy will lead Evening Prayer (Vespers) with Adoration and Benediction.
- Opening the Word
- Join our weekly discussion group every Tuesday morning at St. Maximilian Kolbe, right after the 8am Mass. We gather for coffee and an open conversation about the upcoming Sunday readings. This is a drop-in group--come whenever you're able!
- Ministry of Presence
- All are welcome to pray the Office of Readings from the Liturgy of the Hours each Wednesday at 9am at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church. We'll provide the materials; all you need to bring is your voice. Join us for coffee, conversation, and fellowship as we support one another on our journey of faith.
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GET INVOLVED
- Help decorate for the holidays! Contact Kris Benson (883-0334 x227 to get involved.
- The tradition of collecting mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves for neighbors /families in need in our community continues this year. Visit our Mitten Tree page to learn more.
- Attend the Holy Cross School Christmas Fair.
- Eat at the Holy Cross School Lobster Lunch or buy a wreath/poinsettia.
- All three parish churches have identified agencies in our community that need our help by sponsoring them in the Advent Giving Tree program. Click the link to learn more about how you can help.
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THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU
- Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance), we experience God's grace, mercy, and healing. It is a great way to prepare our hearts and souls for the Birth of Jesus, to recognize Our Lord's presence in our daily lives, and and look forward in hope to His coming in glory. In addition to our regular weekly opportunities for Confession, additional times are scheduled each day throughout the Third Week of Advent.
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