“Let Us Walk in the
Light of the Lord”

Advent at St. Charles

Mass Times:
English: 9 AM daily;
Saturday Vigil at 5 PM;
Sundays 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM & 6 PM;
Spanish: 1 PM

Feast of the Immaculate Conception (of Mary)
Holy Day of Obligation

• Saturday, Dec. 8 (Obligation has not been lifted) Vigil Mass on Fri., Dec. 7 at 7:30 PM (bilingual) - Followed by Nicaraguan celebration. All are welcome.
• Mass on Sat. at 9 AM

Advent Wreath-Making Workshop
Friday, November 30, 2007

1st Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 2, 2007: Light the first candle

Come and be still Advent Evening Prayer
Tuesdays of Advent (Dec. 4, 11, & 18)
Come, relax, and pray with Scripture, chant, and silence. 7:30 - 8:30 PM each week in the chapel. All are welcome.

2nd Sunday of Advent
Sunday, Dec. 9: Light the second candle

Come and be still Advent Evening Prayer
Tuesdays of Advent (Dec. 11, & 18)
Come, relax, and pray with Scripture, chant, and silence. 7:30 - 8:30 PM each week in the chapel. All are welcome.

Last Day to drop off gifts for the Giving Tree
Thursday, Dec. 13: Attach tag and leave under tree or at Parish Office

3rd Sunday of Advent
Sunday, Dec. 16: Light the third candle

Celebrate God's Forgiveness
Advent Communal Reconciliation Service (including individual confessions)
Monday, Dec. 17, 2007 at 7:30 PM
Don't want to stand in line? Confesssions are held each Saturday 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Come and be still Advent Evening Prayer
Dec. 18
Come, relax, and pray with Scripture, chant, and silence. 7:30 - 8:30 PM each week in the chapel. All are welcome.

Eucharistic Adoration
sponsored by Praise and Worship
Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007
7:30 PM in Chapel

4th Sunday of Advent
Sunday, Dec. 23: Light the fourth candle

Want to Help?
With the Giving Tree, food pantry, or other services to the needy?

• Jo-Ann Duggan 703-527-5500 x113
• Decorating the Gym for Christmas, helping at Christmas Eve Masses, singing or playing in Christmas Eve choirs?
  Germaine & Mike Leahy
  703-525-3250
  leahyhome@aol.com

"Let Us Walk in the Light of the Lord"
From the 2007 curriculum for children's religious education at the parish

Daily Scripture from US Bishops:
Readings and Podcast
(or try options from other sites)

Weekly lighting of your Advent Wreath

Weekly guide for daily prayer www.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Prayer/

Experiencing Advent Deeply for Busy People www.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Advent/deep-tho-busy.html

Praying with Matthew's Gospel
Jean Sweeney selected quotes from Matthew to guide your reflections this Advent (2007 Cycle of Readings).

Start Advent Traditions in Your Household
From the Mom's Ministry

Wisdom of the Christmas Story Figures
by Jean Sweeney

Advent Family Celebration Prayer Great with small groups, friends or family

Advent Guided Meditation
A classic by Jean Sweeney.

More Advent Resources
Online Advent Calendar
AmericanCatholic.org
St. Anthony's of Rocky Point
Catholic Online: Advent

Read these on screen or print them out for use later.

Fr. Creedon puts the Ho Ho Ho
in Holy, Holy, Holy

From Previous Advents
Our Hearts Prepare for Christ
From the 2006 curriculum for children's religious education at the parish

Sent Forth in Hope Advent Prayer
From the 2005 curriculum for children's religious education at the parish

Advent Prayer of Light
From the 2004 curriculum for children's religious education at the parish

Advent Prayer: Invite Us to Bethlehem
From the 2003 Children's Liturgy of the Word curriculum

Weekly Advent prayers
for each of the 4 weeks of Advent
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