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Happy 3rd Sunday of Advent! Also known as Gaudete Sunday, which means Rejoice in Latin. We rejoice because Christmas Season is near during which we recall how God fulfilled all His promises to Isrealthrough Jesus. Gaudete Sunday is also known for the word Joy because of the Rose vestment. Rose or common called pink is color of joy. Rose is color of joy because the violent color of Advent and Lent associated with penance is fading away with rose color vestment. Like the rose and orange hue thatis seen right before sunrise. On Dec. 14, we as a Parish will participate in Advent Penance with Blessed Sacrament and St. Agnes. Blessed Sacrament will host this time and CTK will host in Lent. 6 priests will be available to hear confessions at 2pm. A chance before Christmas to bring our sins to God’s mercy as we prepare for joy of Christmas Season. Please note for December that there will be no Adoration of Blessed Sacrament on Dec. 24 and 31. Advent Penance Service: Blessed Sacrament, Christ the King, and St. Anges Hosted byBlessed Sacrament - December 14 at 2pm. 6 priests will be available for confessions. Advent Resources Devotions Word on Fire Hallow App Exodus 90 App Magnificat Behold! By Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT Marian Candlelight Mass - Dec 17 at 5:30pm Confessions Monday through Friday: 6:30am-6:50am Every Saturday: 3:00pm-4pm Every Sunday: 4-45pm Wednesday 4pm-4:45pm Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve: 4pm, 6:30pm, and 11pm Christmas Day: 9:30am 30 minutes of prelude music before Mass New Years Mass Schedule Dec 31: 5:30pm Jan 1: 9:30am Military Weekends Jan 10-11 and Feb 21-27 

Happy 1ˢᵗ Sunday of Advent! Advent is a beautiful season of hope and expectation. We recall the promises that God made to Israel throughout the Old Testament especially Isaiah and see how God fulfilled these promises in Jesus. As we recall these promises and their fulfillment, we are renewed in our confidence and hope God will fulfill the promises of the New Testament. I encourage you not to jump straight into Christmas. I invite you to enter the great season of Advent. Be renewed by Advent to root your life more deeply in Christ’s promises, His promises are a sure and steadfast anchor. During my State of the Parish Homily back in October, I mentioned several places on our Campus are in need of attention, below is a list of projects coming in future years. This is not an exhaustive list, just gives a glimpse of major projects coming up in the next few years. Based on cash flow, summer of 2026 projects are listed in the right-hand column. Projects School Tuckpointing School Windows Gym Roof Parish Center Roof Rectory and St Joseph Roof Parking Lot HVAC Pre-K and K-8 Playgrounds School Security Cameras - Interior Summer of 2026 Projects Pre-K Tuckpointing Pre-K HVAC Pre-K and K-8 Playgrounds School Security Cameras - Interior Advent Resources Devotions Word on Fire Hallow App Exodus 90 App Magnificat Behold! By Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT Marian Candlelight Mass - Dec 3, 10, and 17 at 5:30pm Confessions Monday through Friday: 6:30am-6:50am Every Saturday: 3:00pm-4pm Every Sunday: 4-45pm Wednesday 4pm-4:45pm Advent Penance Service: Blessed Sacrament, Christ the King, and St. Anges Hosted byBlessed Sacrament - December 14 at 2pm. 6 priests will be available for confessions. Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve: 4pm, 6:30pm, and 11pm Christmas Day: 9:30am New Years Mass Schedule Dec 31: 5:30pm Jan 1: 9:30am Military Weekends Dec 5-7 and Jan 10-11