Advent

Advent comes into the darkness of our everyday lives with a promise of love and light, a challenge of conversion, a sense of discovery. Advent is a time to rediscover our faith, to explore who we are and who we follow. The prophets call us to believe in God’s promise – to take risks, to […]

Advent

Advent comes into the darkness of our everyday lives with a promise of love and light, a challenge of conversion, a sense of discovery. Advent is a time to rediscover our faith, to explore who we are and who we follow. The prophets call us to believe in God’s promise – to take risks, to […]

Advent

During this holy season of Advent we are all being called on to prepare ourselves to commemorate the first coming of Christ. If we do that each year; if we let the full meaning of Christmas enter into our innermost being, then each year of our lives will be sanctified and a big step will […]

Advent journey

During this holy season of Advent we are all being called on to prepare ourselves to commemorate the first coming of Christ. If we do that each year; if we let the full meaning of Christmas enter into our innermost being, then each year of our lives will be sanctified and a big step will be taken […]

Advent

The Season of Hope and Expectation Beginning the Church’s liturgical year, Advent (from, “ad-venire” in Latin or “to come to”) is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas. The Advent season that begins on Sunday, November 27, is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds […]

Facility Updates

  February 18, 2024 The sandbags are temporary! – The parish has placed sandbags at the top of the ramps from the parking lot to the church’s entry vestibule.  Heavy rainstorms can overwhelm the drains at the bottom the ramps, resulting in rainwater collecting on the floor of the entry vestibule. The sandbags will be […]

John 1:8

In this week’s reflection, Nancy Flores-Mai expresses joy and gratitude during Gaudette Sunday, reflecting on readings from Isaiah and the Gospel emphasizing God’s favor and the coming of Jesus. The reflection also conveys a personal commitment to share the joy and the Good News with others, particularly those who may not be aware of the love of God or the true meaning of Christmas.

Mark 1:1-8

On this second week of Advent, Vanessa reflects on how the Gospel begins. “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ…”. These words help awaken us and prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus.

Be ready

The coming of Advent is a reminder to always be ready for when God arrives. The Gospel reads “If the master of the house had known the hour of night when the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and not let his house be broken into. So too, you also must be prepared, […]