Advent Prayer Service

Immaculate Conception of Mary: Dec 8 (Celebrated on 9th)

 One page synopsis: Mary’s prophecy, given in her Magnificat, 

1st Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 7; Saint Ambrose

 1st Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 7; Saint Ambrose

Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26 / Matthew 9:35 - 10:1, 6-8    

Isaiah foresees more things; When you cry out, he will answer you.

1st Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 6: Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus)

 1st Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 6: Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus)

Isaiah 29:17-24 / Matthew 9:27-31                  

Isaiah talks about messianic times; Then the eyes of the blind will see.

34th Week: Nov 25-30:

 34^th Week: Nov 25-30:

25 Monday: St Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr

1st Week of Advent, Wednesday, Dec 4; St John of Damascene

1st Week of Advent, Wednesday, Dec 4

Isaiah 25:6-10 / Matthew 15:29-37

The Lord will feast his people; He will wipe away all tears.

1st Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 3: St. Francis Xavier

1st Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 3: St. Francis Xavier

Isaiah 11:1-10 / Luke 10:21-24

The Spirit rests upon him; He will defend the rights of the helpless.

Advent 1st Sunday C: Dec 1st - Liturgy

Advent 1st Sunday C: Dec 1st - Liturgy 

Greeting (See Second Reading)

Thanksgiving (US): Thursday, Nov 28

Introduction: Today is a day of national thanksgiving in the USA 1) for the blessings and protection God has given us. 2) for our democratic government and prosperity, we enjoy 3) for our freedom of speech and religion, and 4) for the generosity and goodwill of our people.

Advent 1st Sunday C: Waiting in Hope and Expectation