It is Advent and there is a lot going on. Today, Dec. 6, in addition to being the Second Sunday of Advent, is also the Feast of St. Nicholas. My first priestly assignment was to St. Nicholas Church in North Pole, Alaska. This is always a special day for them. This is also a day very much revered by the Orthodox, and a wonderful day to pray for ecumenism, and healing in the Body of Christ. Jesus prayed that all His followers be one, so we should do the same and pray for healing of the division between Christians.
We will have a livestreamed Mass at 8 a.m. Sat. morning, Dec. 12, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Fr. Paolo will try out his Spanish. All are welcome!
Next Sun., Dec. 13, we will have two on-line presentations on the project to redevelop our campus. There will be one presentation at 10 a.m. and then it will be repeated at 2 p.m. I hope that you will be able to attend one of these sessions, so important to our future as a parish. On our parish website you can sign up to join one of these sessions. I think you will find it time well spent.
We have a Penance Service scheduled for 7 p.m. Mon., Dec. 14. Of course, we cannot do a Penance Service virtually. We are still trying to figure out if we can actually make this work, and keep everyone safe, or not. Please remember the clergy and staff in your prayers as we try to unravel this conundrum.
And before you know it we will be celebrating Christmas. Due to the pandemic we will have to limit seating, and those attending will need to reserve a space. Please go to our website to reserve a space. Of course, the safest option for you and your family is to join us VIRTUALLY on Christmas. We will live-steam the Masses from church, at 4, 6 and 9 p.m. Christmas Eve, and 10 a.m. on Christmas Day.
So we have a busy month ahead of us. You all stay healthy. This will be an Advent like none other. God bless,
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