Advent and Christmas

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Advent 2026

The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and to the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas. From the earliest days of the Church, people have been fascinated by Jesus’ promise to come back. But the scripture readings during Advent tell us not to waste our time with predictions. Advent is not about speculation. Our Advent readings call us to be alert and ready, not weighted down and distracted by the cares of this world. Like Lent, the liturgical color for Advent is purple since both are seasons that prepare us for great feast days. Advent also includes an element of penance in the sense of preparing, quieting, and disciplining our hearts for the full joy of Christmas. Advent this year starts on Sunday, November 29th.

Lenten Series: “Remain in Me”


  • Week 1 – Remain in Me: Belonging to Christ: Identity in Christ • Baptismal belonging • Disciple first
  • Week 2 – Remain in My Word: Scripture-centered catechesis • Listening to His voice
  • Week 3 – Remain in My Love: Relational ministry • Accompaniment of families
  • Week 4 (Laetare Sunday) – Remain in My Joy: Joy as the fruit of abiding • Hope in the midst of Lent
  • Week 5 – Remain in My Mercy: Conversion • Reconciliation • The saving love of Christ
  • Holy Week – Remain With Me: Walking with Christ through the Paschal Mystery

LENTEN OFFERINGS


The Wild Goose, February 17-May 19

  • We will be offering two sessions on Tuesdays at 1:30-3:00 pm or 6:30-8:00pm. Contact office to learn more.


Ash Wednesday, February 18

  • Masses: 8:15 am, 6 pm


Stations Of The Cross, February 20 - March 27

  • Friday Evenings: 5 pm


Opportunities For Reconciliation

  • Friday Mornings Following Morning Mass (Mass: 8:15 am)
  • Saturdays Afternoons at 3:30 pm
  • Monday, March 30th: The Light is On For You from 4-6 pm

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE


Palm Sunday, March 28 & 29

  • Weekend Masses: Saturday: 4:30 pm, Sunday: 8 am & 10:15 am


Monday Of Holy Week, March 30

  • Communion Service: Noon
  • The Light is On For You (Reconciliation): 4-6 pm


Tuesday of Holy Week, March 31

  • Daily Mass: 8:15 am
  • Chrism Mass: 11 am at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception



Wednesday of Holy Week, April 1

  • Daily Mass: 8:15 am

HOLY THURSDAY, April 2

  • No Daily Mass
  • 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord's Supper
  • Visitation until 9:00 pm


GOOD FRIDAY, April 3

  • No Daily Mass or Stations of the Cross in PM. Parish Office is Closed
  • Noon - Village Stations of the Cross. Starting at St. Mary's Of The Lake In Church
  • 3:00 pm - Celebration of the Lord’s Passion


HOLY SATURDAY, April 4

  • 11 am - Easter Egg Hunt (Parish Center)
  • 8:00 pm - Easter Vigil
  • No Reconciliation


EASTER SUNDAY, April 5

  • 8:00 am and 10:15 am Masses


EASTER MONDAY, April 6

  • Parish Office Closed; No Communion Service