Pastoral Messages on Advent

Preparation for Christmas

4th Sunday of Advent 12.21.25

Sunday’s Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-24

…from your Pastor’s Desk – For Unto Us This Day is Born a Savior – Christ is born for us! That is the clear message of our celebration today. Christ is born— He didn’t just ‘appear’ but was born, just as we were all born. We believe that Christ, although Divine, is truly human like us in all things except sin. …

2nd Sunday of Advent 12.7.25

Sunday’s Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Romans 15:4-9; Matthew 3:1-12

…from your Pastor’s Desk – Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary – This Feast always falls on December 8th. This year, December 8th is a Monday. It is an integral Feast to our Faith, so much so that we will offer two Masses so all can attend, 9am and 6:30pm. So, what is this feast all about? So, let us look deeper into it. …

1st Sunday of Advent 11.30.25

Sunday’s Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122: 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:37-44

…from your Pastor’s Desk – Advent To-Do List – People ask me what they can ‘do’ during Advent to make it more meaningful. Lent has pretty clear-cut things, but Advent – not so much. In that light here is a practical Advent ‘To-Do-List. Try a few each day, even random numbers. Your world and the world of those around you will be a better place. You’ll See. …