First Sunday in Advent
12-03-2023 | Fr. Antony ArockiadossDear Family!
Reflection: There is no better ‘Good News’ than the advent of Our Lord Jesus Christ! Happy Advent to all of you! The greatest treasure of Advent is Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Vestments and decorations are expressed in purple for the season as the theme point to ‘Staying awake’. The way to stay awake is through penance, preparation and sacrifice. Also, it is important to distance ourselves from flashy decorations and nostalgic carols that can take us away from this ‘preparation’ - to focus our minds and hearts on getting our hearts ready for the ‘Child Jesus’.
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Mural Painting Opportunity
Calling all Talented Student Artists! If you are in Grades 8-12, part of our parish family, and are interested in mural painting, here's just the opportunity for you.
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Children's Choir
Open to SSPJ & Faith Formation children ages 7 and up.
Practices are Sundays in the church. -
Bible Study: The Gospel of Mark
Wednesdays, 5:00pm in Mercy Hall, Oct 25 - Dec 20
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The Over 50's Club Meeting
In Mercy Hall at St. Philip & St. James Church
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Fri, Dec 8 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception - is a Holy Day of Obligation
Thu, Dec 7 7:00pm Vigil Mass
Fri, Dec 8 9:00am English, 7:00pm Spanish
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National Night of Prayer for Life
Join us for an hour or more in the Chapel.
We will pray for life from conception until natural death. -
Frank Duff Miracle Prayer Group
All are welcome to join us right after the 8:00am Mass in the Chapel.
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Brown Scapular Investiture
The scapular investiture will take place after the 11:00am Mass.
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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Please join us for a Eucharistic Holy Hour in the Chapel.
Our Lady promises to intercede for every prayer prayed at that hour in honor of Her Son.