Week 3 - Wednesday
Scripture Reflection:
The "O" Antiphons:
Come, Key of David (O clavis David)
"Come, Key of David,
opening the gates of God's eternal Kingdom
free the prisoners of darkness."
The “O Antiphons” refer to the seven antiphons that are recited (or chanted) preceding the Magnificat during Vespers of the Liturgy of the Hours. They cover the special period of Advent preparation known as the Octave before Christmas, Dec. 17-23, with Dec. 24 being Christmas Eve and Vespers for that evening being for the Christmas Vigil. The "O" Antiphons have been called a "very unique work of art and a special ornament of the pre-Christmas liturgy."
Advent Opportunities:
Simbang Novena Mass
Join our Filipino Community for this special St. Anthony's tradition. Mass will be celebrated in the Guadalupe Chapel at 6:30 pm.
Reflect on the Word
Join Martha Danks-Ferguson and fellow parishioners in a study of next Sunday's Liturgy of the Word. This session follows 8:00 am mass in the Parish Office Boardroom.
Support the Lonely
There are many sick and elderly who will spend the holidays at home. Make time in your holiday schedule to visit a nursing home, write a letter to an elderly relative, or consider volunteering as one of our visitors to the Homebound of our Parish. Contact our Ministries office at 439-0124 ext. 105 for additional information. "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me." Matthew 25:35-36
