Prepare the Way of the Lord...

Advent is a time of preparation and reflection, hope and anticipation.  We prepare for the great celebration of Christmas most fittingly by being renewed in spirit through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Following the 7 PM Mass on Tuesday, December 13, a number of priests will be on hand to hear individual confessions for as long as necessary.  Fr. Jim Grant will con-celebrate the Mass and will offer an inspirational message on healing.

Our evening of prayer and reconciliation will be made extra-special as our parish welcomes for the first time the relics of St. Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun whose life and ministry helped spread the inspiring message of God's great mercy.

The evening of prayer and reconciliation will be structured as follows:

• Mass at 7 PM (Fr. Jim Grant will preach)
• Veneration of the Relic of St. Faustina
• Chaplet of Divine Mercy
• During and following the Chaplet, the priests will remain for those who wish to make their confession.

Mass will be preceded by the Holy Hour (beginning at 6 PM) and Rosary (6:30 PM)  as per usual.

“I have opened my Heart as a living fountain of mercy.

Let all souls draw life from it.

 Let them approach this sea of mercy with great trust.

Sinners will attain justification, and the just will be confirmed in good.

Whoever places his trust in My mercy will be filled with My divine peace at the hour of death.”

(Message from the Lord as recorded in the Diary of St. Faustina, par. 1520)

Getting into the Christmas Spirit...

The anticipation for Christmas got a real boost last week as members of the St. Peter's Catholic Women's League gathered for the annual pre-Christmas social. 

Here are a couple photos from the gathering:

Sisters in the League look on

as one of their members  belts out an enrapturing, solo rendition of "Do You Hear What I Hear?"

Much to the amazement of the crowd,

Fr. Terry proves that he is a card-carrying member of the International Contortionists Society.



Holy Hours for the Third Week of Advent...

Our Advent Holy Hours continue...

This week, the intentions and needs of all parishioners whose last names begin with the letters N to T will be remembered in prayer.

Monday: N
Tuesday: O
Wednesday: P
Thursday: R
Friday: S
Saturday (in the morning): T

This week's Holy Hours...

Our Advent Holy Hours continue...
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins one hour prior to weekday Mass. 
This week all parishioners whose last name begins with the letters "G" to "M" will be remembered in a special way.

Monday:  G
Tuesday:  H
Wednesday:  J
Thursday:  K
Friday:  L
Saturday(in the morning):  M

"Never make a decision without stopping to consider the matter in the presence of God."

(St. Josemaria Escriva)

O come let us adore him...

It may be a little too early to sing the beloved Christmas hymn, O Come all Ye Faithful, but it's never too early to offer our prayer of adoration to Christ the Lord.  Prior to every weekday Mass through the season of Advent, a holy hour with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be offered for the special intentions of our parishioners and for the needs of our parish.  Each day will be dedicated to specific parishioners and their loved ones. 

This week all parishioners whose last name begins with the letters "A" to  "F"  will be remembered in prayer.

Monday: A
Tuesday: B
Wednesday: C
Thursday: D
Friday: E
Saturday (morning): F

May the holy season of Advent be for you and your loved ones a season of great grace and renewal!