Week 2 - Sunday
Second Sunday of Advent
Scripture Reflection:
Advent Blessing:
Lord our God, we praise you for your Son, Jesus Christ:
He is Emmanuel, the hope of the peoples,
He is wisdom that teaches and guides us,
He is the Savior of every nation.
Lord God, let your blessing come upon us as we light the candles of
this
wreath. May the wreath and its light
be a sign of Christ’s promise to bring us salvation.
May He come quickly and not delay.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Book of Blessings, National Conference of Catholic
Bishops
Advent Opportunities:
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. Today, 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.
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
