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.
Mass and prayer times for 2024 Advent Worship are to be determined (TBD). For information on spiritual, service, and social holiday events, please visit our events tab.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: MONDAY, DECEMBER 9
Monday, December 9 Mass times to be scheduled.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12
Thursday, December 12 Mass times to be scheduled.
CANDLELIGHT MASS: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19
Thursday, December 19 7 p.m. St. Gabriel
CHRISTMAS EVE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24
Tuesday, December 24 Mass times to be scheduled.
CHRISTMAS DAY: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25
Monday, December 25 Mass times to be scheduled.
LIMITED MASSES: DECEMBER 26-JANUARY 2
One 12 p.m. Daily Mass Locations to be scheduled.
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29
Sunday, December 29 Regular Sunday Mass Schedule
MARY, MOTHER OF GOD FEAST: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1
Wednesday, January 1 Mass times to be scheduled.
RECONCILIATION SERVICES
ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICE TBD
RECONCILIATION SERVICES Saturdays 9:45 a.m. St. Gabriel 4 p.m. St. John & St. Michael Wednesday 6 p.m. St. Michael
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER & REFLECTION
Special times to be scheduled.
HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS
December 24 - January 1 St. John, St. Gabriel, & St. Michael Parish Offices