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We hope that this post provides you some helpful and inspirational tools this Advent season. If you have questions about anything, please feel free to reach out to the parish office, Father Luke, Father Daniel, Father Albert or Deacon Mike.<\/span><\/p>\n

Daily Mass<\/strong><\/span> – Join us Monday – Friday at 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. and on Saturday at 8:00 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Confession<\/strong><\/span> – Wednesday, 5:00 p.m.; Thursday, 8:30 a.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m., 3:00 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 21 confessions will be heard 30 minutes prior to start of each Mass. Evening Confession of Advent will at\u00a0 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 22, several priests will be available.<\/span><\/p>\n

All about Advent & Christmas: Sharing the Seasons of Hope & Wonder with Children<\/span><\/a> <\/strong>by Katherine (Katie) Bogner; “Explore the rich traditions surrounding Christ’s birth as you journey through Scripture to understand the story of salvation and discover the meaning behind many of our celebrations during Advent and Christmas.” A book authored by our St. Philomena School junior high faith teacher, Katie Bogner.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Family Advent Activity Calendar<\/span><\/a> – <\/span><\/strong>by Partners in Faith<\/span><\/p>\n

Advent Wreath<\/a><\/strong><\/span> – The Advent wreath teaches us about the season of Advent through its many symbols. Learn more about the history, prayers and meaning of the parts of the Advent wreath. Make a wreath with your family or purchase one for your home.<\/span><\/p>\n

myParish App<\/a><\/strong><\/span> – On our parish’s app through myParish you will find a button ADVENT SAINTS and a button EMMANUEL. If you haven’t yet downloaded our app, go to<\/span> myparishapp.com<\/a><\/span> or find it in the App Store or Google Play. Be sure to accept notifications so you can stay in touch with our parish.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hallow App<\/a><\/strong><\/span> has a plethora of information including prayers, traditions, wreaths, calendars, etc..<\/span><\/p>\n

Christmas Novena<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. Pray with us from December 16-24.<\/span><\/p>\n

Start Christmas shopping early, then enter fully into Advent<\/a><\/span><\/strong> by Katie Faley as published in\u00a0The Catholic Post<\/em>, November 12, 2023, page 13<\/span><\/p>\n

Nativity Scenes<\/strong><\/span> – In 2023 we celebrated the 800th anniversary of nativity scenes as we know them today? St. Francis of Assisi is credited with creating the nativity scene in Grecio, Italy in 1223<\/span>. Click here to read more about this history<\/a>.<\/span> Today you can create nativity scenes in so many ways.<\/span><\/p>\n

FORMED<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 Visit FORMED for many great titles this Advent.<\/span><\/p>\n

SAINTS OF ADVENT\u00a0<\/strong>Celebrate these saints whose feast days fall during Advent. Click on the name for more information.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n