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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. Our Advent readings call us to be alert and ready, not weighted down and distracted by the cares of this world (Lk 21:34-36). 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. Read more about Advent.
Christmas is one of the most important days of the Church year, second only to Easter itself. Celebrating the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, it is the culmination of the mystery of the incarnation, the feast of God becoming flesh (the Latin "in carne" means "enfleshment"). The liturgical season of Christmas begins with the vigil Masses on Christmas Eve and concludes on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. During this season, we celebrate the birth of Christ into our world and into our hearts and reflect on the gift of salvation that is born with him, including the fact that he was born to die for us. Read more about Christmas.
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2022 Advent & Christmas Schedule
Sunday, Nov. 27 - First Sunday of Advent
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Wednesday, Dec. 7 - 7 p.m. Vigil Mass
Thursday, Dec. 8 - 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mass
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Sunday, Dec. 11 - 8 p.m. Liturgy of the Word Service (Spanish). There will be a reception to follow with traditional festivities.
Schedule:7:25 p.m. - Matachines (a ritual dance troupe) in the plaza
8 p.m. - Liturgy of the Word in the main church
8:45 p.m. - Parish Hall presentation and reception with folkloric dancing to follow
Simbang Gabi
Monday, Dec. 19 - 7 p.m. Mass for Simbang Gabi, a Filipino Advent tradition and an annual celebration at CtR.
Christmas Vigil and Day Masses
We will have overflow seating in the Parish Hall at all masses with a live video viewing of Mass and distribution of Holy Communion.- Saturday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve
- 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., and 11 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 25 – Christmas Day
- 7, 9 and 11 a.m. (Spanish) Mass - no 5 p.m. Mass
- Livestream Mass: 9 a.m. Click here to join us online.
- Saturday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve
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Parking at Christmas
Please follow the traffic signs and do not park in turnarounds, exits or fire lanes. Police officers will be directing traffic. Cypress Academy Gymnastics, the big blue building next door, allows us to use their lot for overflow parking. You can park at the gym and walk around front. Please be respectful and hospitable as we will welcome many guests.
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Reconciliation
There is no Advent Penance Service this year. We have extended Reconciliation hours this Advent season (all in the church):
Wednesdays
5-7 p.m.
Saturdays
9-11 a.m.
Also by appointment.
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Calendar
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Wednesday, December 7, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate the Blessed Mother and her Immaculate Conception.Read More -
Thursday, December 8, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join us as we celebrate the Blessed Mother and her Immaculate Conception.Read More -
Thursday, December 8, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate the Blessed Mother and her Immaculate Conception.Read More
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Parish Update – Friday, Dec. 2 Happy final first Friday of 2022, my friends. We’ve moved into December and the end of the year is rushing toward us, though the mild weather on tap for this coming...
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Parish Update – Wednesday, Nov. 23 It feels a bit odd to say Happy Wednesday, my friends, but on this Thanksgiving Eve , it will have to suffice. I pray that you will enjoy good food and good cheer ...
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