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E-Newsletter for
December 22, 2023
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Message from Fr. John Chrysostom Tibakunirwa, Parish Administrator
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We are celebrating the Fourth Sunday of Advent with the awareness that our lives keep us longing for God's presence.
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Our First reading for this Liturgy depicts David sitting pretty in his palatial house of cedar. The Lord has helped defeat his enemies and the ark of God at last , has taken it's place in Jerusalem. It has been carried into present resting place accompanied by much dancing and musical celebration. We hear the conversation between David and Nathan the prophet. David is thinking about his being in a nice house and the holy presence of the Lord is outside in a tent The Gospel is the familiar narrative of how this Holy presence begins to take shape within the body of a young woman. The tent of her womb becomes the new Holy of Holies and the ancient prophecies are being fulfilled. In the middle of our Advent wreaths is a hole, an empty area which receives the full light of all the four candles this day. The lights announce the vacancy and promises completion which is to come.
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Having actively participated in the Last Liturgical Year, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and New Year at Holy Name Church characterized by firm faith, peace and joy in your heart and family roots.
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Habiendo participado activamente en el Último Año Litúrgico, les deseo a todos una Feliz Navidad y un prospero Año Nuevo a todos ustedes mis hermanos de la Iglesia Santo Nombre. Caracterizados por una fé firme, paz y alegría en el corazón y raíces familiares.
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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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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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