Third Sunday of Advent
Third Sunday of Advent
December 17th, 2006
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
Sisters and brothers, today the words of our responsorial psalm set the tone for this liturgy:
"Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel."
Recognizing that the Lord Jesus is present in our midst, we begin this holy Mass with joyful hearts. We eagerly await the great festival of Christmas, soon to dawn upon the world in all its splendor.
Today John the Baptist reminds his followers that the nearness of the Lord should be marked by a sharing of food and clothing with the poor. This kind of behavior characterized those who wait in joyful hope for the coming of the Lord. This is true joy: helping those who are most in need. Let today's holy word inspire us to be a people filled with Christian joy.
CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Saturday 16th 4:00 pm followed by 5:15 mass.
Week of December 18-22nd, following all week-day Masses.
Saturday 23rd 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm and following 5:15 pm Mass.
Sunday and Christmas Masses (Holy day of Obligation)
For Sunday obligation, you may attend Saturday Evening Mass, Sunday Masses (8-9:30-11-4-6).
For Christmas Mass you may attend midnight, 8, 9:30, 11 on Christmas Day.
We extend our sympathy and prayers to the family of Bill Walsh, who died on December 8th. May our loving God welcome him into eternal glory.
We welcom to the Christian Community Cael William Loyce Smith, Son of Loyce and Michelle. Cael was baptized last Saturday. May Gods blessings be with him and his family.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Monday
December 18 at 6:00 pm School Council
Wednesday
December 20 at 5:00 pm Finance Council
Thursday
December 21 at 7:00 pm Parish Council
Please pick up material in the sacristy so that you may be prepared for the meeting.
Religious Education
We will be focusing on the Marian feast days that occur during Advent. For our December 20th class, we will be having a baby shower for Jesus. This will be our service project. These gifts will be given to Birthline of Junction City. Parents are asked to send a wrapped baby gift appropriate for newborns through 3 years old. These gift items can be "gently used."
Thank you for helping. If you need to register your children, please call Kurt or Sandy at 210-55006 or 210-7713.
All School Christmas Musical
Mr. Weber's all school Christmas Musical will be held December 20th at 7:00 pm in the Church. Every one is invited to attend.
Liturgical Volunteers are needed for the Christmas Masses. This would include Lectors, Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, and Servers. Thank you for your stewardship and may God's blessings be with all of you.
The Knights of Columbus will be serving in all the Liturgical Ministries for the Midnight Mass.
December 17th, 2006
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
Sisters and brothers, today the words of our responsorial psalm set the tone for this liturgy:
"Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel."
Recognizing that the Lord Jesus is present in our midst, we begin this holy Mass with joyful hearts. We eagerly await the great festival of Christmas, soon to dawn upon the world in all its splendor.
Today John the Baptist reminds his followers that the nearness of the Lord should be marked by a sharing of food and clothing with the poor. This kind of behavior characterized those who wait in joyful hope for the coming of the Lord. This is true joy: helping those who are most in need. Let today's holy word inspire us to be a people filled with Christian joy.
CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Saturday 16th 4:00 pm followed by 5:15 mass.
Week of December 18-22nd, following all week-day Masses.
Saturday 23rd 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm and following 5:15 pm Mass.
Sunday and Christmas Masses (Holy day of Obligation)
For Sunday obligation, you may attend Saturday Evening Mass, Sunday Masses (8-9:30-11-4-6).
For Christmas Mass you may attend midnight, 8, 9:30, 11 on Christmas Day.
We extend our sympathy and prayers to the family of Bill Walsh, who died on December 8th. May our loving God welcome him into eternal glory.
We welcom to the Christian Community Cael William Loyce Smith, Son of Loyce and Michelle. Cael was baptized last Saturday. May Gods blessings be with him and his family.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Monday
December 18 at 6:00 pm School Council
Wednesday
December 20 at 5:00 pm Finance Council
Thursday
December 21 at 7:00 pm Parish Council
Please pick up material in the sacristy so that you may be prepared for the meeting.
Religious Education
We will be focusing on the Marian feast days that occur during Advent. For our December 20th class, we will be having a baby shower for Jesus. This will be our service project. These gifts will be given to Birthline of Junction City. Parents are asked to send a wrapped baby gift appropriate for newborns through 3 years old. These gift items can be "gently used."
Thank you for helping. If you need to register your children, please call Kurt or Sandy at 210-55006 or 210-7713.
All School Christmas Musical
Mr. Weber's all school Christmas Musical will be held December 20th at 7:00 pm in the Church. Every one is invited to attend.
Liturgical Volunteers are needed for the Christmas Masses. This would include Lectors, Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, and Servers. Thank you for your stewardship and may God's blessings be with all of you.
The Knights of Columbus will be serving in all the Liturgical Ministries for the Midnight Mass.
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