Pastor's Reflection
Third Sunday of Advent
Dear Friends,
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
Phil 4:4-7
These words of Saint Paul to the Philippians (our second reading) focus our attention to the celebration of this Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday. This weekend marks a shifting of our Advent focus from pondering the coming of our Lord to celebrating that of the Lord is near.
Second Sunday of Advent
Dear Friends,
We are now at the Second Sunday of Advent. Last weekend, our readings helped to outline the focus of this Advent season. Simply stated Advent invites us to ponder the Coming of the Christ ~ Jesus. In actuality, there are three comings of the Lord to reflect upon. His coming in the flesh with His birth at Bethlehem, His coming in glory at the end of time, His coming here and now through His Mystical Body, the Church.
Vocation Awareness Week
Dear Friends,
This weekend is the beginning of Vocation Awareness Week. As I mentioned last week, Father David Friel will be the main celebrant at our 12 Noon Mass. A luncheon with conversation and fraternity will follow the Mass for young men interested in learning more about the priesthood and their personal walk with Jesus. At that Mass, we will also pray for all the members of our parish family and your loved ones who died this past year, our annual Mass of Remembrance in this month dedicated to praying for the Holy Souls.
