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E-Newsletter for
December 15, 2023
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Message from Fr. John Chrysostom Tibakunirwa, Parish Administrator
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Today we are celebrating the Third Sunday of Advent. It is Rejoice Sunday flowing from the words of the Entrance Antiphon," Rejoice in the Lord always:" again I say rejoice. The Lord is near.There is a sense of excited joy spoken by the Prophet in our First Reading for this liturgy. The verses might sound familiar, because Jesus in the Fourth Chapter of Luke's Gospel unrolls this very passage, reads these lines and turns to His Nazareth -neighbors and announces that this reading is actually about Him.
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This poem splits the chapter before and after this one. Those deal with the resurrection and beauty of Jerusalem which is going to return to its world-centering dignity. The Prophet is pictured here as the favored one of God. This Prophet has been called and given the mission of bringing back to life and freedom the people of Israel as does the earth bring back its vegetation to the gardens.
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Rejoicing is not the same as satisfaction: it is more about the simplicity of wonder. Advent is not about going back to better times but experiencing the light which is leading us somewhere deeper.
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News & Events
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Please watch here for news and events, and join our events for good Catholic community!
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Christmas Mass Schedule
- December 24th is also the 4th Sunday of Advent, so the morning Masses will take place as usual – 8:30, 10:30 and 12:30(Spanish Mass)
- Christmas Eve: 4:00p.m. English and 7p.m. Spanish
- Christmas Day: 9:00a.m. English and 11:00a.m. Spanish
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Since we would like to be respectful of your personal Christmas plans and schedule, we are asking for volunteer lectors and altar servers for all of the above Masses. Please call or email Ann at the rectory to offer your services if you are available. Thank you very much!
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Advent Retreat
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Our Advent Retreat continues on Sunday, December 17th, from 2-2:45p.m. at our church.
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Decorating the Church for Christmas
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will take place on Saturday, December 23rd, right after the 8:15a.m. Mass. Please come join us if you can!
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2024 Mass Intentions
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The book for the 2024 Mass Intentions is now open. Emails are preferred, but if unavailable, you can call the rectory. As always, you are welcome to schedule three weekend Masses; weekday Masses are unlimited.
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Rosary for Peace
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In light of the tragic events in Israel, we will be praying a Rosary for peace in the world, every Sunday of Advent starting at 10:00 AM. Bring your own needs and intentions as well.
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Junior Legion of Mary
The Junior Legion of Mary is coming to Holy Name in October! The only requirements are being under 18 and wanting to grow with God.
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Remembering the Homebound at Christmastime
We have a list of parishioners who are homebound, and if you are interested in either sending them a note or card, calling them to chat, or visiting (with* or without a gift), their names will be on the Giving Tree in the Dickinson Street foyer (if the tree is in decent shape). You have until January 7th (a.k.a. known as “Little Christmas” – The Epiphany) to reach out.
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*Candies are always a hit, or some hand crème, or pens, stamps, note cards, and the like. Perhaps a call prior to a visit would be best, to ensure what you are thinking of bringing will work best.
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Bible Study
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There will be a Bible Study with Sr. Leila on the first Tuesday of each month starting in January from 10-10:45a.m. in the church. We will be studying the Beatitudes. Everyone is welcomed to come.
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Eucharistic Adoration
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is on Tuesdays, 1-5p.m. Chaplet prayed at 3p.m., Rosary at 4:30p.m. followed by Benediction.
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