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Mass Times

St. Mary Church, 613 Cherry St.
Weekend Masses
Saturday – 4:00 pm
Sunday – 10:00 am
Sunday – 4:00 pm
Latin Mass Sunday 12 Noon

Confession-30 min. before each Mass

Weekday Masses
Tues. Wed. Thurs, Fri. – 12:05 pm
Adoration 11:00 am

In-Car Communion
Every Thursday 12:30-1:00 pm
Enter back parking lot from MLK Blvd.

Advent

Advent

Advent is a warm, welcoming time; like getting your home ready for a special guest.

The word Advent means ‘Coming’ in Latin. This is the coming of Jesus into the world. Advent is the period of four Sundays and weeks before Christmas.  We use this time to prepare for the coming of Jesus and to remember what Christmas is all about… “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” John 3:16-17. The true meaning of Christmas is the celebration of God’s incredible act of love for us.

  

We invite you to learn more about Advent… how about you…

Journey with us!

Once upon a time!

Lot’s of things to do, make and eat!

Do you remember what the days leading up to Christmas are all about? Read this story about Advent Hope.

Here is a new twist on the Advent Calendar that all ages can enjoy and use to deepen your Advent experience… it’s a Digital Advent Calendar.

Lighting the Advent candles and praying around the Advent wreath has always been a special part of every Advent for many of our parish families.  Here are some lovely prayer resources to help you and your family make the most of this Advent tradition.

.Advent Wreath Prayers for the Home

Our Sunday Visitor

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We are all catechists on the journey! Click here for stories about the journey of Advent.

You can also visit the United States Conference of Bishop’s website to browse for more Advent and Christmas information.

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