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CHRISTMAS SEASON 2020 SCHEDULE OF MASSES Our period of waiting has come to an end. The Great Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord This great celebration reminds us that we have Christmas Eve been redeemed by God. Today is born our 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. Savior, Christ the Lord! The very Word of God Christmas Day comes alive – Jesus Christ, the Word made 12:00 midnight and 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Flesh, comes to make His dwelling in our hearts! ADVENT SEASON The God of Love has given us His Son The Feast of the Holy Family through whom we have become His children. Sunday, December 27 2020 May we renew our dedication to Christ Jesus 4:00 p.m. (vigil), 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. and to one another as part of God’s holy St. Philip the Apostle Parish family. Our God who is love, has come to dwell with us and show us how to love so that The Feast of Mary, the Mother of God Morrow we may show that love to all the world. New Year’s Day 9:00 a.m. May we treasure the true meaning of Christmas. May our Parish Family enjoy many blessings and graces as we live the joy of the The Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord Gospel! Sunday, January 3 Sharing with you all the blessings of 4:00 p.m. (vigil), 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. this Holy Season! Fr. Bernie Weldishofer, Fr. Bob Farrell and the staff of St. Philip the Apostle Parish “The Joy of the Gospel fills the hearts and Feasts of Our Lady: Communal Penance Service: Wednesday, lives of all who encounter Jesus.” (Pope The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is December 16, at 7:00 p.m. This is a good Francis) In this holy season, we stop and reflect celebrated this year on Tuesday, December 8, opportunity to prepare our hearts for the upon, anticipate and prepare for the 9 a.m. Hail, Oh Virgin, the glory of our race; coming of our Savior. The Sacrament of miraculous moments when God became you, the sinless vessel, have borne Emmanuel Reconciliation is also available on Saturdays. human, entering into the history of the world. for us. Advent has a twofold character: as a season to prepare for Christmas when Christ’s first The Feast of Come Home for Christmas: Most of us coming to us is remembered and as a season Our Lady of know someone who does not participate in the faith life of the parish by regular attendance when that remembrance directs our mind and Guadalupe at Sunday Eucharist. Please make it a point to heart to await Christ’s second coming at the is Saturday, invite someone you know who has been away end of time. So let us prepare … wait … hope December 12. You from the Church to “come home for … in joyful anticipation for the coming of are invited to Christmas.” Christ. celebrate with Misa en Espanol at St. MASK ON: Now more than ever, as COVID-19 Francis de Sales at First Sunday of Advent: Sunday, November cases are on the rise across the state, we need 8:00 p.m. 29. We mark the beginning of Advent with everyone to remain vigilant. There will be no the blessing and lighting of the Advent Wreath. When coming to Mass, a meeting, event, or a reception in the class – anything at the parish - school cafeteria. YOU MUST WEAR YOUR MASKS!! The Angel Tree: November 28 we will begin She will crush the serpent of stone. If not for yourself, then for others and if not our yearly parish tradition of giving. The because you believe it is important then Angel Tree is filled with paper angels located in because your pastor has asked you to do so. the narthex. Each ornament has a gift idea for The Little Blue Book: Daily reflections for the We are grateful for everyone’s cooperation! you to purchase. Please attach the paper angel Advent Season. On Monday through Saturday ornament to the wrapped gift and place it by each week, the focus will be on the Gospel The Angel Tree (Christmas tree) no later than readings for Sunday. On Sundays and at December 13. various other times, the focus will be about the seasons of Advent and Christmas. These reflections begin on the First Sunday of Advent and go through January 10th, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. May these daily reflections enhance our Advent preparations and Christmas celebrations! .