Week 1 - First Sunday of Advent
Scripture Reflection:
Advent Opportunity:
A Blessing for the Family Advent Wreath
Lord God, your Church joyfully awaits the coming of its Savior,
who enlightens our hearts and
dispels the darkness of ignorance and sin.
Pour forth your blessings upon us as we light
the candles of this wreath;
may their light reflect the splendor of Christ,
who is Lord for ever and ever. Amen.
Book of Blessings, National Conference of Catholic Bishops
Celebrate the Joy of Giving with Your Family
Project Santa Advent Giving Tree continues today with our Advent tree full of ornaments. All the ornaments describe items needed by Holy Cross Center. This year we will help 200 women and 50 children. Thank you to all who took an ornament from our tree. December 9th is the return date for the gifts. Please bring them to the social hall between 8:30am and 1:30pm. If you did not get an ornament and wish to still participate Catholic Charities is asking for ten dollar gift certificates for teens. You may call Martha or Sharon at 439-0124 for more information. Thank you for sharing your blessings with others.
Advent Parish Mission
"Come Home for Christmas" is the theme of St. Paul Newman Center's Advent Mission, to be held on Monday & Tuesday, December 3rd & 4th from 6:30pm-8pm in St. Paul Newman Center Chapel. Director Pat Livingston is a nationally known speaker and award-winning author, much in demand as a keynote speaker, workshop leader, and retreat director. Pat is best known for her touching, story-telling style of illuminating the presence of God in every day life. Pat's books are on sale at the Newman Center: "Lessons of the Heart," "This Blessed Mess," and "Let in the Light." For more information, contact Sr. Joanne Bauer, CSC: 436-3432; srjoanne@csufnewman.com or go to www.adultfaith.com
LIFETEEN Serves
Do you need time to get ready for the holiday? On December 8 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Life Teen will babysit your children over five years of age. There will be movies, fun and games. There is no fee, but donations are welcomed. Pack your children a sack lunch and off you go! Click here to download permission slip or pick one up in the office. For more information, please call Sharon at 439-0124 ext. 111.
Experience a Retreat
Sister Disciples of the Divine Master
Workshop by Fr. Steve Coffey, OSB
Topic: The Nuns of Helfa & Eucharistic Spirituality
Where: Sister Disciples of the Divine Master, 3700 N. Cornelia Avenue, Fresno
When: Saturday, December 15th - 9:30am - 3:00pm
Cost: $20.00
Please bring your sacklunch, notebook & pen. Please call Sr. Tiziana or Pauline for reservations at (559) 275-9978.
The St. Anthony Retreat is offering the following retreat experiences
during the season of Advent:
December 7 - 9 Beginning Experience Weekend
For Additional Information contact the St. Anthony Retreat Center, Diocese of Fresno at (559) 561-4595 or email stanthonyretreatcenter@yahoo.com
