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Fourth Sunday of Advent
Prayer for Week Four of Advent
He shall be great to the ends of the earth; and he shall be the one of peace. Micah 5:4c-5a
(Light all four candles on the Advent Wreath, and pray):
Lord, the shepherds will visit Your this night, yet You are the greatest shepherd of all. You entered our world as an infant just like we do, and you shared in our plight so we can share in your glory. We will kneel before Your manger in humility and awe. Make us worthy to rejoice in Your presence among us. AMEN.
Advent 2008
Advent is a time of anticipation. Advent is a time of preparation. Not as somber as Lent, Advent has similar characteristics. The fervor of reflection, prayer, penance, spiritual reading, Scripture reading, and works of mercy are renewed and reinvigorated. The Christ Child whose conception by the power of the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary (celebrated on 25 March) comes to birth on the feast of the Nativity on Christmas Day (celebrated on 25 December). The second Person of the Holy Trinity condescends to become one like us in all things except sin. This is a great gift to us. By becoming one like us, Christ can bring us to the Father.
In Advent we recall the promises given to the people in the Old Testament and how those promises are to be fulfilled in the birth of the Savior. We recall the struggles of the people. The prophets again call out after us to repent and experience conversion.
Maranatha (maranâ’ thâ’ or maran ‘athâ’)! This is an Aramaic phrase that translates, “Come, O Lord!” There is an expectation of an early return of our Lord, Jesus. This is a return that is anticipated, but the exact time and date is not known. We live in the time of maranatha. We expect, we anticipate the glorious return of the Savior!
We live in the time between the first coming of Christ and Christ’s second coming. In that time between, Christ is to be seen in the hearts and souls of each one of us. We are Christ’s hands and feet. We do His work until He comes again. “Come, O Lord!” Find us watching and working for the Kingdom!
Office Closed
The Parish Office is closed of Christmas.
Office Closed
The Parish Office is closed of Christmas.
Office Closed
The Parish Office is closed of Christmas.
Baptisms
Baptisms take place every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month in the Church. The begin at 3 pm.
Baptism Class
If you are in need of Baptizing your child, please contact the Parish Office to sign up for the Baptism Class. Held in the Church Hall at 1:30 pm.
