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Entries for December 2023

There is just one day left until the celebration of Christmas begins. Let’s live this last day of Advent well.   We read in today’s Gospel passage from Luke the wonderful words of the Blessed Mother's “fiat,” her “yes” to God’s plan. “Behold...

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3rd Sunday of Advent: A Reflection

Posted on December 16, 2023 in: General News

Today we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday. “Gaudete” is a Latin word, meaning “rejoice.” The Christian steward should be characterized by a spirit of rejoicing.   Our First Reading, from Isaiah, expresses a fitting motto for us. “I rejoice hea...

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We serve a merciful and patient God. In His kindness, He warns us that we will be called to make an account one day for the way in which we made use of the gifts He has given us.   The most precious gift He has given us is His own Son, Whose birth we are preparing to celebrate.   St. P...

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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (A Holy Day of Obligation)
Friday, December 8th, is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and is a Holy Day of Obligation.  Our Solemnity Masses will be at 8:30am and 7:00pm.  All are enjoined to celebrate the incomparable goodness of God in sending His Son through the privilege given to the Bles...

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Prepare your hearts for the coming feast of our Lord's birth. Participate in our St. Luke Novena of Masses in preparation for Christmas. 8:30 am December 16 9:00 am December 17 (Sunday) 8:30 am December 18 8:30 am December 19 8:30 am December 20 8:30 am December 21 8...

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Today we begin the beautiful and holy season of Advent. With all that we have going on this time of year, it’s no wonder Advent that does not always seem to get the attention it deserves.  But if we will commit to living this season well, we will experience a deeper conversion to Christ a...

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Upon the request of Our Lady of Fatima, we are invited to make reparation and console Our Blessed Mother’s Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart.  Participate in the First Saturday Devotion on December 2, 2023. Join our First Saturday Mass at 8:30am.  Consecration and devotional prayers wil...

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As we prepare with joyful expectation for the celebration of Christmas, Catholic Charities still has a need for gift cards to Safeway or Target if you are looking for a way to give back to vulnerable families and individuals this Christmas. We are very grateful to parishes who have already committed...

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