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Celebrate Advent

- Word on Fire Reflections
  
  Tuesday, January 14, 2025
  
  by Bishop Robert Barron
  
  Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus drives out an unclean spirit from a man in the Capernaum synagogue.
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- Calendar of Parish Events
  
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  Saturday, February 8, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  
  Start off your Saturday with Prayer and Movement! | Weitzel Hall (A) | 7:30a - 8:30a
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- Advent Adoration
Adoration Times
- Adoration Times
  
  Sunday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM The Adoration Chapel is closed between 10:30 am and 1 pm.
  
  Monday: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  
  Tuesday: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM Dec. 24: Adoration ends at 3p on Christmas Eve.
  
  Wednesday: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM Dec. 25: The Adoration Chapel is closed on Christmas Day.
  
  Thursday: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  
  Friday: 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  
  Saturday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  
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Confession Times
- Confession Times
  
  Wednesday: 6:30 PM
  
  Saturday: 9:30 AM (after 9 am Mass) 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
  
  and by appointment
Mass Times
- Mass Times
  
  Saturday: 4:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN
  
  Sunday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
  
  Monday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 1/6/25: No Mass
  
  Tuesday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
  
  Wednesday: 6:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
  
  Thursday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
  
  Friday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
  
  Saturday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
More Advent Resources
Advent Books for Adults
- Prepare Your Heart: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Meditation
  Join Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR—founder of Corazón Puro—on a multimedia Advent journey led by the saints and the Holy Family to prepare yourself to enter into the story of Christ’s birth through prayer, charity, and joyful acts of service to the needy.
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  Advent with Our Lady of Fatima
  In these spiritually rich pages, award-winning Catholic author Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle brings you powerful prayers and readings guaranteed to shield you from the annual holiday sales frenzy that, during the holy season of Advent, distracts even sincere believers from preparation for the coming of the Christ Child.
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  Behold: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Meditation
  In this beautiful guided journal for prayer and meditation, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT—author of the bestselling book Restore—will walk with you as you explore familial wounds with the help of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
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  Cardinal Zen's Advent Reflections
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Advent Books for Teens
- Advent and Christmas: One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens
  Following the success of their bestselling devotional Lent: One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens, youth ministry experts Katie Prejean McGrady and Tommy McGrady offer devotions that help teens make sense of the things that matter most in their lives such as relationships, their future, and coping with stress.
  Realistic and easy to use, each daily devotion starts with a brief Bible quote that connects with a topic important to teens such as insecurity, pressure, trust, fitting in, finding hope, and choosing joy. A brief reflection helps teens consider the day’s topic through their faith.
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Advent Books for Kids
- All about Advent & Christmas: Sharing the Seasons of Hope & Wonder with Children
  All about Advent & Christmas: Sharing the Seasons of Hope & Wonder with Children is a resource unlike any other. Explore the rich traditions surrounding Christ's birth as you journey through Scripture to understand the story of salvation and discover the meaning behind many of our celebrations during Advent and Christmas. Highlighting treasured customs from throughout Church history, All about Advent & Christmas features the stories of saints we celebrate throughout December and explains numerous other aspects of Catholic liturgy and teaching. With detailed illustrations to make the liturgical seasons come alive, All about Advent & Christmas will guide readers of all ages closer to the Savior whose birth we look to with joy.
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  The World Waits
  There are many wonderful children’s picture books about Christmas, but few about the season of Advent. In The World Waits, Elizabeth Pham explores this period of anticipation through the eyes of an anthropomorphic Earth experiencing the progression of human history and its longing for a Messiah. We see the world first plunged in the darkness of pre-Christian times. Then we see the world uplifted by the coming of Christ (the world sees a star!). Then we see the world cycle through the post-Christian era, when Christ seems perhaps more elusive and mysterious than ever (the star left almost as quickly as it came). But then, with the conclusion of the book, we see that the world has not given up hope ― the world still waits. We wait for Jesus’ coming at Christmas each year, we wait for His coming in the Blessed Sacrament during Mass, we wait for His coming at the end of time, and we wait for His coming into our hearts in all seasons and situations.
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  The Wise Men Who Found Christmas
  In this thrilling, visual adventure capturing the wonder of the Christmas season, New York Times bestselling author Raymond Arroyo shares the true, hidden story of the mysterious Magi, who risked everything to discover the truth. Based on new historical evidence, The Wise Men Who Found Christmas is the miraculous, untold tale of three seekers who followed a star and found themselves in the middle of the greatest story ever told. Stunningly illustrated by Diane Le Feyer, this enchanting family keepsake is sure to become part of your Christmas tradition – and a reminder that chasing truth is often the greatest adventure of all.
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  My MagnificatKids: Daily Advent Prayers
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Advent Resources for Kids
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  Reusable Sticker Advent Calendar | Shining Light Dolls
  St. Nicholas Day Orange Sticker Book | Shining Light Dolls
  My MagnifiKid - Daily Advent Prayers
  Advent Calendar (Be a Heart)
  Mary on the Mantel
  Names of Jesus Advent Chain (free)
  Jesse Tree
  Nativity Trail
  Drawing Closer to God: A Catholic Art Show for Kids | Augustine Institute and Formed.org
Catholic Advent Traditions
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  St. Andrew’s Novena (Start November 30!)
  Advent Wreath
  Advent Calendar
  Another Advent Calendar
  Jesse Tree
  St. Nick’s Day
  A Christmas Tree
  Advent Hymns
  Gaudete Sunday
  Set up a Nativity
  Pray the O’Antiphons
Advent Acts of Kindness
- Donate to a Food Bank:
  Collect non-perishable food items and donate them to a local food bank to help those in need during the holiday season.
  Write Letters to Service Members:
  Show appreciation for the men and women in the military by writing heartfelt letters expressing gratitude for their service. Many organizations can help you send these letters to deployed troops.
  Visit a Nursing Home:
  Spend time with residents of a nursing home. You can sing Christmas Carols, play games, or simply engage in conversations to bring joy to those who may be lonely during the holidays.
  Adopt a Family:
  Connect with local charities that facilitate "adopting" a family in need. Provide them with gifts, groceries, and other essentials to make their holiday season brighter.
  Create Care Packages for the Homeless:
  Assemble care packages containing essentials like socks, toiletries, and non-perishable snacks. Distribute these packages to homeless individuals in your community.
  Organize a Toy Drive:
  Collect toys and gifts for children in need. Many communities have programs that distribute these gifts to families who may struggle to provide presents for their kids.
  Offer Free Services:
  If you have a skill or talent, offer it as a free service to others. This could include babysitting, tutoring, pet sitting, or even offering to help with household chores for those who may need assistance.
  Bake and Share Treats:
  Bake cookies, cakes, or other treats and share them with neighbors, friends, or co-workers. Include a kind note to spread holiday cheer.
  Create an Advent Calendar of Kindness:
  Instead of a traditional Advent calendar with chocolates or toys, create one focused on daily acts of kindness. Each day, do something nice for someone else, whether it's a compliment, a small gift, or helping with a task.
  Give money:
  Support local or worldwide missions. Check out MISSIO!
  Decorate and clean:
  Volunteer to make your church for beautiful Christmas.
Movie Suggestions
- The Story of the Nativity: The Truth of Christmas
  The story of the birth of Jesus is often misunderstood. But this fast-paced, thought-provoking look at the true story of the Nativity clears away widespread misunderstandings of Jesus’ origin. Join top scholars, inspirational speakers, and popular authors as they explain the story behind the story of the birth of Jesus.
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  The Star
  Bo, a brave donkey, and all his new hilarious animal friends go on the adventure of their dreams filled with lots of laughter.
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  Angela's Christmas
  Based on the children’s book “Angela and the Baby Jesus” by Frank McCourt (Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Angela’s Ashes”), comes a funny, heart-warming, and poignant story from the Oscar nominated studio Brown Bag Films about the power of family and the innocent desire of a child to ensure everyone is safe, warm, and loved at Christmas time.
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