Advent is the beginning of the Church Year. It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day and ends on Christmas Eve. The focus of the entire season is preparation to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Advent also symbolizes the spiritual journey of individuals and a congregation, as we affirm that Christ has come and is present in the world today, and will come again. Advent is marked by the spirit of expectation, anticipation, preparation, and longing. This season of hope, allows us to better enjoy Christmas, which lasts until Epiphany. In congregational worship, the Advent wreath is the central teaching symbol of the season. In your home, there are many opportunities to reflect on this sacred time.
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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: MONDAY, DECEMBER 9
Monday, December 9
Mass | 8:30 a.m. | St. John
Evening Prayer | 7 p.m. | St. Michael
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12
Thursday, December 12
Mass | 7 p.m. | St. Gabriel
Immediately followed by Hispanic Celebration
CANDLELIGHT MASS: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19
Thursday, December 19
7 p.m. | St. Gabriel
CHRISTMAS VIGIL MASS: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24
Tuesday, December 24
3 p.m. | St. John
3 p.m. | St. Michael
5 p.m. | St. Michael
5:30 p.m. | St. John
 6 p.m. | St. Gabriel
10:30 p.m. | St. Gabriel
11 p.m. | St. Michael
CHRISTMAS DAY MASS: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25
Monday, December 25
9 a.m. | St. Gabriel
10 a.m. | St. John
​11 a.m. | St. Michael
WINTER BREAK: DECEMBER 26-JANUARY 1
Unless otherwise noted in the daily feast day tabs below,
​only one Mass daily will be celebrated during Winter Break.
Thursday, December 26
12 p.m. | St. Gabriel
Friday, December 27
12 p.m. | St. John
Monday, December 30
12 p.m. | St. John
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29
Saturday, December 28
5 p.m. | All Parishes
Sunday, December 29
Regular Sunday Mass Schedule
MARY, MOTHER OF GOD FEAST: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1
Tuesday, December 31
5 p.m. | St. John
Wednesday, January 1
10 a.m. | St. Gabriel
RECONCILIATION SERVICES
ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICE
Tuesday, December 10
7 p.m. | St. John

RECONCILIATION SERVICES
Saturdays
9:30 a.m. | St. Gabriel
3:30 p.m. | St. John
4 p.m. | St. Michael
Wednesday
6 p.m. St. Michael
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER & REFLECTION
Mondays
Exposition| 6-7 p.m. | St. Michael
Evening Prayer | 7-7:30 p.m. | St. Michael
Saturdays
Exposition | 9:45-10:30 a.m. | St. Gabriel
Benediction | 10:30 a.m. | St. Gabriel
HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS
December 24 - January 1
St. John, St. Gabriel, & St. Michael Parish Offices Closed