Bulletin & Events

How To Use An Advent Wreath

12-01-2019

Advent wreaths are a Christian tradition with roots in 16th-century Germany. They are seen both in churches and in homes and are an excellent way to prepare for the celebration of Christmas. Here is a step-bystep introduction to the practice and how to implement it in your home.

Create (or buy) an Advent wreath

There is no hard and fast rule regarding what an Advent wreath looks like. A traditional wreath contains a circle of evergreen leaves surrounding a set of four candles. There are usually three purple candles and one rose (pink) candle. However, some traditions have four red candles and others contain an extra white candle. For the purposes of this article we will focus on the three purple and one rose.

Construction has Begun on Our New Adoration Chapel

We will be moving our Adoration Chapel to a new location in the space formally known as the St. John Paul II Room off the Narthex.

Hope House Food Pantry

Thank you to all who so generously donate to our food pantry. This week the pantry is in need of the following items: Canned Fruit, Applesauce, Tuna, Oil, Pancake Mix & Syrup, Diapers Size 4-6.

Please place items in the boxes located in the Narthex of the church. Please check dates on donations, we can not use any out of date products.

Lenten Crab Cake Sale

On Sale in the Narthex after all Masses Feb 8/9, Feb 15/16 and Feb 22/23.

They will be available for pick up in The Parish Center Feb 28 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm or Feb 29 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.

Bendición de biblias

Jan 26, 2020: 1:30pm

El Domingo, 26 de enero de 2020 en la Misa de la 1:30pm habrá una Bendición Especial Para Las Biblias. Favor de traer su Biblia Personal o su Biblia Familiar.

Bishop Robert Barron’s DAVID THE KING

Jan 29, 2020

Mondays at 10:15pm beginning Mon, Feb 3 or Wednesdays at 7:00pm beginning Wed, Jan 29

Clases de Inglés

Jan 30, 2020: 7:00pm - 9:00pm (weekly)

La Iglesia de St. Magdalen brindará Clases de Inglés cada jueves, empezando el 16 de enero de 2020. Acompáñenos el día 16 en los salones del sótano de la iglesia.

Saint Blaise Blessing of the Throats

Feb 1, 2020 - Feb 2, 2020

We will be celebrating St. Blaise’s Feast Day the weekend of Feb 1/2 at all Masses.

Confessions on Sat, Feb 1 will be from 4:00 to 4:40pm.

World Day for Consecrated Life

Feb 1, 2020: 5:00pm

You are welcome to join the Sisters of Christian Charity, the Little Sisters of the Poor and the Dominican Sisters of Divine Providence as they receive a special blessing at the 5:00pm Mass on Feb 1.

Candlemas

Feb 2, 2020: 10:30am

Join us for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.

Rosary Altar Society Corporate Mass

Feb 2, 2020: 12:00pm

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Liturgy Corner

How "active participation" can be something other than what you're thinking.

Hello, Katrina. My question for you is about actively participating at Mass. Is it still considered "participating" if I can't fully concentrate on the readings or the homily? My two daughters are 3 and 8 months and I'm usually pretty distracted with making sure they don't get too loud and fussy and disturb others around us. Some Sundays I completely miss all the readings and even the homily. I wonder if I should just wait until they're older to come to Mass so that I can concentrate and actually participate. Is it considered participating at Mass if I am barely mentally present?

Yes, you're still participating in the Mass! In fact, I would even argue that some "participation" starts the minute you wake up and make the decision to attend Mass. I remember the level of determination and will it required just to get out of the house with a small child, never mind the sheer Olympic feat required to even find a moment to shower, dress, and pack a diaper bag.