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The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and to the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas. From the earliest days of the Church, people have been fascinated by Jesus’ promise to come back. But the scripture readings during Advent tell us not to waste our time with predictions. Advent is not about speculation. Our Advent readings call us to be alert and ready, not weighted down and distracted by the cares of this world (Lk 21:34-36). Like Lent, the liturgical color for Advent is purple since both are seasons that prepare us for great feast days. Advent also includes an element of penance in the sense of preparing, quieting, and disciplining our hearts for the full joy of Christmas. (USCCB)
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Christmas Season Mass & Event Schedule
December 6, 13, & 21:
Healing Mass & Anointing of the Sick
December 8:
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Monday, December 8, 2025
December 8-10:
Triduum for Our Lady of Guadalupe (Spanish)
December 10:
Parish Concert
December 11:
Chosen Christmas Movie
December 12:
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 14:
St. Nicholas Program for Children
December 16:
Advent Reconciliation
December 17:
Advent Visio Divina Prayer Service Wednesday, December 17, 2025
December 19:
Parish Posada
December 24: Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
December 25: Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25, 2025
December 27 & 28:
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph Saturday, December 27 & Sunday, December 28, 2025
December 31 & January 1:
Mary, Mother of God Happy New Year! Tuesday, December 31, 2025
January 3 & 4:
Epiphany Saturday, January 3 & Sunday, January 4, 2026
January 10 & 11:
Baptism of the Lord Saturday, January 10 & Sunday, January 11, 2026
Advent Sacrament of Reconciliation
Christmas lights seem to be going up earlier this year. It appears we are eager to dispel the darkness as we await the birth of the Light of the World.
We have been given a gift that graces us to dispel other darkness’s—in our hearts, in our lives. Pope Francis wrote, “The Lord never tires of forgiveness. Let us ask for the grace not to tire of asking forgiveness because he never tires of forgiving.” The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated: December 16, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary Church. Please view our Reconciliation Service online. (more info about Reconciliation) You can also continue to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation each Saturday of Advent prior to the Vigil Mass, beginning at 3:00 p.m. at St. Mary Church and 4:00 p.m. at Mater Christi Church. We begin this service with Scripture and a short homily. Then there is an examination of conscience. This video includes three different examinations of conscience. The child examination of conscience begins at: 14:35. The adult examination of conscience begins at 17:14. The Spanish examination of conscience begins at 19:04. The Act of Contrition for all begins at 22:35. If you have any issues viewing or listening to the video, please try it on another device. Advent Events
Pencil Blessing
Advent Resources
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