We begin the second week of Advent with our expectations high and our hope placed in the unfolding of the season around us and within us. So, how is it going for you? I find myself being a bit overwhelmed by what needs to be done. The quiet still voice in my heart whispers "stay in the present moment!" I am trying to do this because I know that it is in the "now" that God is to be found. Below are several opportunities that might help. Let's be praying for each other as we move forward in joyful expectation!
Advent Mission at the Church of the Resurrection:
Parish Mission: Preparing Our Hearts for the Coming of the Lord!
Fr. Jim Hewes will speak at 10:30 am and 7:00 pm both days. Each session will be followed by discussion. Please join us!
Advent events this
week at Assumption:
All week: Angel Tree Giving, School of Religion collection of hats, scarves, etc.
XLT (Exult) -- LifeTeen Eucharistic Adoration. Sunday, December 4
at 7:00 pm. All are welcome!
Christmas Cantata:
Invitation to a Miracle
Sunday, 12/4, 2:00 pm
at the Fairport Baptist Home
Sunday, 12/11 2:00 pm
at Assumption. Reception to follow.
Advent Evening of Prayer:
Friday, December 9, 7:00 pm
Advent is a season of anticipation and preparation. As Catholics, one way we prepare ourselves for the coming of our Savior is by receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation. With both day and evening times available over the next two weeks, you are invited to experience the healing of God's mercy.
Advent Penance Prayer Services and Individual Confessions:
Monday, December 5 at 10:00 am -- Church of the Assumption
Tuesday, December 6 at 7:00 pm -- St. John of Rochester in Fairport
Saturday, December 10 at 10:00 am -- Church of the Resurrection
Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00 pm -- St. Joseph's in Penfield (followed by Benediction at 8:45 pm)
Advent Penance Prayer Services and Individual Confessions:
Monday, December 5 at 10:00 am -- Church of the Assumption
Tuesday, December 6 at 7:00 pm -- St. John of Rochester in Fairport
Saturday, December 10 at 10:00 am -- Church of the Resurrection
Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00 pm -- St. Joseph's in Penfield (followed by Benediction at 8:45 pm)
An Advent Wreath Prayer
For Families:
Oh, Lord, be with us now as we gather around this wreath. As we light these candles, may this time together open our eyes to see your love in our lives and in the love we share for each other. Help us to be grateful for all of the ways you shine a light in the darkness of our hearts. Let us feel that love from you and be grateful for it. Open our hearts to those who have so much less than we do; those whose lives are so full of pain that they cannot see the light of your love. Show us how to carry that light to other people. Amen.
Oh, Lord, be with us now as we gather around this wreath. As we light these candles, may this time together open our eyes to see your love in our lives and in the love we share for each other. Help us to be grateful for all of the ways you shine a light in the darkness of our hearts. Let us feel that love from you and be grateful for it. Open our hearts to those who have so much less than we do; those whose lives are so full of pain that they cannot see the light of your love. Show us how to carry that light to other people. Amen.
Used with permission from Creighton University's Online Ministries web site.
For family discussion questions, as well as Advent Wreath Prayers for couples, single people, and widowed people, visit Praying Advent. Used with permission from Creighton University's Online Ministries web site.
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