Advent 2024

Let us make of our hearts a home for Jesus this Christmas so all may know His love and mercy.

SIMEON AND ANNA CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

Christmas luncheon with entertainment by the St. Benedict School Choir

December 2 | 12:00noon | Narthex

Ham will be provided. Feel free to bring a side dish if you wish.

ENCOUNTER

Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions

December 4 | 6:00pm

Seven priests will be available for individual confessions. Arrive and leave when you wish.

WOMEN’S ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT

An evening of spiritual reflection, prayer and discussion, and delicious desserts!

December 6 | 6:00pm

RSVP to the Parish Office (419.537.6655) by December 2.

LESSONS AND CAROLS

Prayer and reflection on the Scripture readings telling the story of salvation, interspersed by song.

December 8 | 7:15pm

SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Holy Day of Obligation honoring Mary, conceived without sin.

Transferred to Monday, December 9

Masses at 8:15am (with school children) and 6:00pm

MEN’S ADVENT MORNING OF REFLECTION

December 14 | 8:30am – 12:30pm

Join other men of faith in preparing for the coming of Jesus at Christmas. The morning will include a hot breakfast, viewing the movie “Unbroken – Path to Redemption”, Discussion and time in Eucharistic Adoration
Questions? Email to Ed Gillig, Eric Zatko or Paul Figliomeni at [email protected].

CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES

December 24

4:00pm – Mass with the Children’s Choir
10:30pm – Mass with the Adult Choir

CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES

December 25

8:30am | 11:00am

NO Mass on Thursday, December 26

NEW YEAR’S DAY MASSES

Holy Day of Obligation honoring Mary, Mother of God

New Year’s Eve | December 31 | 8:15am | 5:30pm (Vigil Mass)
New Year’s Day | January 1 | 12:00pm