JOIN US! Advent: Ministering with Joyful Expectation

​On Tuesday, December 7 in the Oak Room (St. Mary Church-lower level) from 7-9pm, Todd Williamson from the Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Divine Worship will engage us with his wisdom and insights. All Liturgical Minsters and interested parishioners are invited.
 
With the start of Advent St. Paul VI – along with the whole Church – begins a brand-new Liturgical Year. This will be the first full liturgical cycle as a new parish! The great Season of Advent, the Church believes, gives some guidance and hope for us at the start of this New Year, in this new parish: Ministering, and living with “Joyful Expectation!” What does it mean for you as liturgical ministers, who are responsible for serving the liturgy in this parish, to fulfill your calling with joyful expectation? How does one do that today…now…at this moment in time? What qualities does one need to serve the liturgy and one another with joyful expectation? The Advent season and its theology and spirituality, its liturgy, and readings will be our backdrop for this evening of reflection for liturgical ministers.