Christmas loading, three out of four stars are fills representing the four weeks of Advent.

As the Holiday Season picks up, we are reminded of just how busy we can get. Through the craziness of life, we need the still time of Advent even more. Below is our December calendar and as well as some helpful Advent resources.

Thursday, December 8thMass for the Immaculate Conception of Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)

Mass at Noon and 7:00pm

 

Sunday, December 11th – Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

All our invited to our annual celebration. Doors open at  4:00pm with Mass at 5:00pm. Afterwards, there will be more celebrating and dinner in the school gym. 

 

Wednesday, December 14th – Advent Reconciliation Service

Several priests will be available to hear Confessions starting at 7:00pm. The evening will start with a short prayer service then have extended time for Confession. Has it been awhile? Visit click here for resources about the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

 

December 16th through 23rd – Los Posadas

Celebrate the story of Mary and Joseph looking for lodging. Every night will take place in the gym at 6:00pm. 

 

December 17th and 18th – Giving Tree

Volunteers are needed to help sort, pack, wrap, and deliver gifts. Please contact Candi (219-313-9387) or Tracy (773-326-5761) to sign up for volunteering.

 

Saturday, December 24th – Christmas Eve 

Mass at 4:00pm and 8:00pm

 

Sunday, December 25th – Christmas 

Mass at Midnight, 7:00am, 9:00am, and 11:00am

Advent Resources 

Daily Catholic Family Advent – Franciscan Media (click here)

Advent Activities – Loyola Press (click here)

Frequently Asked Questions about Advent – Franciscan Media click here)

10 Meaningful Advent Traditions to Try This Year – Busted Halo (click here)

Gaudete Sunday – St. Basil’s (click here)

What is Simbang Gabi? – OFM Philippines (click here)

Maranatha! – The Compass (click here)

Why do we read so much from the prophet Isaiah during Advent and Christmas? – Busted Halo  (click here)

Blessing of a Christmas Tree – United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (click here

Stuck in Traffic: An Advent Lesson in Waiting – Busted Halo (click here

Art and Faith: Advent – Loyal Press (click here) 

Advent Celebrations Around the World – Catholic Current (click here)

What are the O Antiphons? – Loyal Press (click here)

Advent in Two Minutes – Bust Halo (click here

Advent: A Biblical Journey of Hope – Catholic Current (click here)

Jesse Tree – Loyal Press (click here) 

Blessing for a Nativity Scene at home – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (click here)