Join us this weekend as we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints
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Our Advent journey begins!
Join us this weekend as we celebrate
The First Sunday of Advent
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For many people, Advent is a time of counting down the days until the BIG celebration. The season often seems filled with extra work, extra people, extra spending. Advent 2021 may mark the first time since the onset of COVID-19 and the global pandemic that families have gathered. It will definitely be the first Christmas when most families feel safe enough to reunite. Advent 2021 is an invitation to come home, whether that is to a literal home or a spiritual home.
Mass Times: 5:00 pm Saturday and 10:30 am Sunday at Our Lady of Fatima and 8:30 am Sunday at Immaculate Conception.
Weekday masses: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 9:00 am]
There are so many beautiful prayers and resources available for your Advent journey - Below are just a few to consider. Also, Advent/Christmas prayer booklets are available at church for adults and younger children (K-grades 4)
One of the most famous Advent traditions is the Advent wreath. There is much rich symbolism to be found in this beautiful tradition.
The Advent candles remind us that Jesus is the light of the world. Each Sunday of Advent we light another candle as we get closer and closer to Christmas - the moment Jesus brought light into our darkness.
Three of these candles are purple and one is pink (or rose). The dark purple also reminds us of darkness and marks a time for prayer and waiting. The pink candle is lit on the third Sunday of Advent which is called Gaudete Sunday, meaning ‘Rejoice’ for the time of Christmas is near.
The circular shape of the wreath reminds us of our God, who has no beginning or end, as well as His endless love for us. The evergreen leaves that make up the wreath remind us that God gives us the gift of everlasting life through Jesus.
Download and print out this coloring sheet to decorate your very own Advent Wreath as a family! As you you color the leaves and candles, remember their deeper meaning.
Click Here to Download the Printable Coloring Sheet
The Advent candles remind us that Jesus is the light of the world. Each Sunday of Advent we light another candle as we get closer and closer to Christmas - the moment Jesus brought light into our darkness.
Three of these candles are purple and one is pink (or rose). The dark purple also reminds us of darkness and marks a time for prayer and waiting. The pink candle is lit on the third Sunday of Advent which is called Gaudete Sunday, meaning ‘Rejoice’ for the time of Christmas is near.
The circular shape of the wreath reminds us of our God, who has no beginning or end, as well as His endless love for us. The evergreen leaves that make up the wreath remind us that God gives us the gift of everlasting life through Jesus.
Download and print out this coloring sheet to decorate your very own Advent Wreath as a family! As you you color the leaves and candles, remember their deeper meaning.
Click Here to Download the Printable Coloring Sheet
Ladies of OLF and IC are invited to our Christmas Luncheon at the Refinery on Thursday, December 9 at noon. Your choice of entree is bourbon marinated steak tips, chicken with the fixings or barbecued shrimp. The cost is $36. Please get your check and entree preference to Mary Thayer (603-748-0658) by Sunday, December 5 to save your spot. Make check payable to OLF/IC Women's Society.
Hope to see you there for a fun time.
Hope to see you there for a fun time.
An adult choir is being gathered to sing at Christmas Eve Mass. The choir will be conducted by Dr. Madelyn Spring Gearheart who has been cantoring recently at the 5:00 Mass. While this is intended to be an adult choir, if you are a member of a high school chorus you will be welcome. There will be a limited number of rehearsals as we get closer to the Christmas Feast Day. Please e-mail Paul Gorman at paulggorman7@gmail.com if interested in joining this choir. Can't wait to hear from you!
The Lake Sunapee Region Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice thanks those who so generously contributed to the Kearsarge Kids Christmas Program. Thank you for supporting local families in need.
SUPPORTING YOUR PARISH THIS ADVENT
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