Advent 2018

Advent at Holy Family Parish

The time leading up to Christmas is busy in our lives, as we prepare the home, shop, and decorate. This season of Advent is a busy time in our parish as well! Here is a sampling of what is happening these 4 weeks of Advent at Holy Family Parish:

Nov. 30 – Dec. 2 the LifeTeen Retreat – “Search” – is happening on this First Weekend of Advent (at Upper Canada Camp).

Each of the Monday Evenings in the first 3 weeks of Advent – December 3rd, 10th, and 17th – Advent Bible Study – after 7:00 pm Mass (7:30) – in the Parish Hall

December 3rd & 5th – 7:00 pm Confirmation Candidate / Parent / Sponsor Meetings  start with Mass.

December 4th – 7:15 pm “Light up for Christ” – Annual Knights of Columbus Event - with the tree lighting, Carol Singing, and refreshments.

December 7th – 7:30 pm – First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

December 8/9 – First Sharing in Eucharist Enrollment (presenting lambs) during all Masses

Sunday, December 9th – St. Nicholas Celebration – 2:00 – 4:00 pm – in the Parish Hall - this is our 7th Annual Celebration!

December 10th & 12th – 7:00 pm Confirmation Candidate / Parent / Sponsor Meetings start with Mass.

December 11th – “Vitamin F” Faith Nourishment – Advent Retreat and time of Reflection – 7:30 – 9 pm

December 14 – EDGE Youth Group – Caroling though town 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Saturday, December 15 – Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration begins at 11:00 am and includes prayer, presentations, and refreshments.

December 15/16 – First Sharing in Eucharist Enrollment (presenting lambs) during all Masses
December 15/16 – Daughters of St. Paul – Book Sale after all Masses – Parish Hall

December 18th – 7:00 pm Confessions
December 19th – 10:00 am Confessions 

December 19th – 7:00 pm – Longest Night Mass – for those who have experienced loss of a loved one during the year. Refreshments to follow.

December 23rd – 2:00 pm – Come out to help Decorate the church for Christmas!