MASS TIMES

SUNDAY:
SATURDAY 5:30 PM (Sunday Vigil)  |  7:30 AM  |  9:00 AM (ASL Interpreted)  |  10:30 AM (Church & Gym)  |    12:30 PM  |  5:30 PM

WEEKDAY & SATURDAY MASSES:
MON-FRI: 6:30 AM*  |  8:00 AM  |  11:00 AM  |  5:30 PM* |  SAT: 8:00 AM  |  11:00 AM
*There is no 6:30am or 5:30pm Mass on federal holidays

FILIPINO MASS in Tagalog every 4th Sunday at 3:30 PM

HOLY DAY MASSES:
Eve of the Feast: 5:30 PM  |   Day of the Feast: 6:30 AM  |  8:00 AM  |  11:00 AM  |  5:30 PM

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

MON-FRI: 3:00–5:15 PM in the church
Thursday before the first Friday of each month: 6:00–8:00 PM (with Holy Hour from 7-8 PM)
There is no adoration on federal holidays

CONFESSION

SATURDAY: 4:00–5:00 PM (or any time by appointment)

December 16, 2018

Dear Parish Family:
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas all around the town; and the tone of the liturgy reflects that excitement beginning today. The readings from Zephaniah and Philippians both use the word “joy.” As we approach “the holidays,” many express sentiments of regret and sadness. Indeed, depression is frequently at its peak at this time of year. Memories of the past often stir nostalgia for what was or could have been; sometimes these recollections revive painful experiences. The Scriptures today and for the next nine days remind us that “happiness” and “joy” are different realities. Joy springs from faith; and, therefore, is not dependent upon the changing circumstances of life. Joy is the growing awareness of “Emanuel” – “God with us.” Tomorrow night the Church begins the beautiful “O Antiphons” which are prayed prior to the “Magnificat” at Evening Prayer. These designations of the “Messiah” are all derived from the Old Testament and describe the “One” who is to come. Those who came to hear John the Baptist shared a similar excited anticipation. They wanted to know how to prepare. So do we! What are those “obstacles” that inhibit my experience of this “growing joy?” Perhaps sins or the memories of hurts linger in my consciousness. The prophet from which we heard in the first reading, Zephaniah, was known as the “prophet of doom.” Chapter One of his book describes the “day of the Lord” as a “day of wrath.” (verse 15) Nonetheless, the reading for today (from the fourth chapter) sounds a note of relief and joy. What do you experience when you leave the confessional? If you have had a similar feeling, perhaps you might invite a friend or family member to prepare for Christmas by celebrating this joyful encounter! Come to our Penance Service on Tuesday, the 18th, at 7:00pm!

Yours in Emanuel,
Father Bill Foley

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