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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
- Vigil Mass, Monday,
Dec. 7 at 7:30 PM
- Tuesday, Dec.
8: Mass at 9 AM, noon, and 7:30 PM (bilingual). No Advent evening prayer
session.
30-minute sharing on the Feast of the Immaculate Concpetion with those
jouneying to join the Catholic faith after the 7:30 PM Mass in Benedict
Hall. All are welcome.
Irish
Christmas Mass & Reception
Come and spread a little Irish cheer at 7 PM in the church.
Lorna 703-560-7220 lornacreedon@cox.net
Simbang Gabi
Misa de Gallo
December 16-24 at 5 AM (yes, in the morning!)
Come and celebrate Advent like the Filipinos do! Join in on the 9-day
novena Mass (in English) followed by a great breakfast each morning
Christmas
& New Years
Thu., Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve
5 PM Mass in the Church (with children's pageant)
5 PM Mass in the Gym (with children's pageant)
10 PM Mass
No midnight Mass
All Christmas Eve Masses are in English
Fri., Dec. 25 - Christmas Day 10 AM Mass in English
1 PM Mass in Spanish
Fri., Jan. 1 - Holy Day: Feast of Mary the Mother of God
Vigil Mass on Thu. evening, Dec 31, at 7:30 PM Masses on Friday: 10
AM Mass in English, 1 PM Mass in Spanish
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Giving Tree goes up.
Sunday, Nov. 29
(return gifts by Wed., Dec. 16)
Take a tag and buy a gift for someone in need.
Advent booklets begin
Sunday, Nov. 29
(pick up at Mass)
Advent Evening Prayer
Tuesdays of Advent
(Dec. 1, 15, 22)
7:30
- 8:30 PM each week in the chapel.
All are welcome.
Breakfast
with Santa
Sunday, Dec. 6 from 8:30 AM - Noon
in Benedict Hall
Annual Gaelic
Advent Mass
Thu., Dec. 10 at 7:30 PM, followed by a reception
703-560-7220 or lornacreedon@cox.net
Family Advent
Celebration
Saturday, December 12
6:30 - 8:30 PM. Songs in the Gym followed by dessert and Fair Trade Sale.
Bring a donation for the St. Charles Pantry and a treat to share.with
reception after.
All families are welcome.
Fair Trade Gift Sale
Dec. 12-13, Benedict Hall after Masses except 6 PM
Handcrafting Justice is retunring to sell their items, handmade by women's
groups throughout the world. All money raised goes directly to the groups
being served. Find beautiful and creative gifts while supporting just
wages and workers.
Advent Reconciliation
and Prayer Service
Mon., Dec. 14, 7:30 PM
(including individual confessions)
Celebrate God's forgiveness. Even if it's been 20 years, come and celebrate
the Lord's limiltess forgiveness.
Don't want to stand in line? Confesssions are held each Saturday
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wanna Help?
With
the Giving Tree, food pantry, or other services to the needy?
Jo-Ann Duggan 703-527-5500 x113
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"As
God's Instruments, Let Us Wait in Joyful Hope!"
From the 2008 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
Daily Advent Reflections
via Twitter
Follow
@stcharleschurch
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
(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
"Let
Us Walk in the Light of the Lord"
From the 2007 curriculum for children's religious education at the
parish
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
week-1 | week-2
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