At various times in history, the Season of Advent took on a more penitential character. While not quiet like Lent, there were more fasting regulations and the adoption of purple vestments for Advent Masses.
Sunday, December 17, Third Sunday of Advent 4:00 p.m. Vigil Della and Lloyd Janssen 8:00 a.m. Special Intention 10:00 a.m. Parishioners of St. Peter’s 12:00 noon Virgil Ball 1:30 p.m. Intentions of the Celebrant 6:00 p.m. Elizabeth Ann Raymond
The Fourth Sunday of Advent Mass on Saturday evening, 23rd of December at 4 p.m. Masses on Sunday morning, 24th of December at 8 and 10 a.m., Noon, and 1:30 p.m. (in Spanish)
Every Saturday afternoon from 3 to 3:45 p.m. in Church Tuesday, 19th of December from 11-Noon and from 7 to 8 p.m. in Church Wednesday, 20th of December from 7 to 7:30 in the Chapel of Our Lady of the Fields Please note: Confessions will not be heard in the Chapel on Wednesday, 27th of December.
Es una pena que la gente malinterprete el dogma de la Inmaculada Concepción. Seamos claros: la Inmaculada Concepción es la creencia católica de que la Virgen María fue concebida sin pecado original en el vientre de su madre, Santa Ana.
You are invited to honor our mother Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 10. Come and share with the Hispanic Community of Saint Peter’s Church a special celebration: 1:15 p.m. Procession from Sank Auditorium to church, Mass with Mariachis, and Community Fellowship (potluck) after Mass.
Sunday, December 10, Second Sunday of Advent 4:00 p.m. Vigil Olivia and Gene Swan 8:00 a.m. Intentions of Marty Cooper 10:00 a.m. Parishioners of St. Peter’s 12:00 noon Virgil Ball 1:30 p.m. Intentions of the Celebrant 6:00 p.m. Scott Suder
El Adviento 2016 fue lo más largo que pudo haber sido: 4 semanas enteras desde que cayó la Navidad el domingo del año pasado. Este año, el Adviento es lo más corto posible desde la víspera de Navidad, que cae más tarde en el día del Cuarto Domingo de Adviento.
Friday, December 8, is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holyday of obligation. Masses for the Feast Day are as follows: Thursday, December 7th – Mass at 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 8th – Masses at 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m.
It’s a shame that people misunderstand the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. Let’s be clear: the Immaculate Conception is the Catholic belief that the Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin in the womb of her mother, Saint Ann. The Immaculate Conception has nothing to do with the conception of the Child Jesus or the visit of an angel.
Destination Imagination (DI) team, the Lightning Bolts, are in need of your support. We are asking for donations to make care packages for the women at Angels Watch Women’s Shelter, in Hughesville, MD.
Sunday, December 3, First Sunday of Advent GIFT sessions – 11:15 a.m. RCIA Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming 10:00 a.m. Mass Book Fair open to parish 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in school ACLA Advent evening of reflection 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. in school Toy collection
Advent/Christmas Confessions Every Saturday afternoon from 3 to 3:45 p.m. in Church Tuesday, 19th of December from 11-Noon and from 7 to 8 p.m. in Church Wednesday, 20th of December from 7 to 7:30 in the Chapel of Our Lady of the Fields
The Fourth Sunday of Advent Mass on Saturday evening, 23rd of December at 4 p.m. Masses on Sunday morning, 24th of December at 8 and 10 a.m., Noon, and 1:30 p.m. (in Spanish)
Advent 2016 was the longest it could possibly be – 4 entire weeks since Christmas fell on a Sunday last year. This year Advent is as short as it can possibly be since Christmas Eve falls later in the day of the Fourth Sunday of Advent.
It has been a wonderful school year and as it winds down we can take some time to reflect on our 8th graders as they prepare to graduate in less than a month.
If someone you know is seriously ill and asks to be included in the prayers for the sick, please call the parish office. Names will remain on the prayer list for four weeks. At that time if you wish to have the name put back on the prayer list, please call the parish office.
If someone you know is seriously ill and asks to be included in the prayers for the sick, please call the parish office. Names will remain on the prayer list for four weeks. At that time if you wish to have the name put back on the prayer list, please call the parish office.
