Parish(es) Activities for Advent

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Join us in decorating our church for Christmas.
​All are welcome!
Thursday December 21st 6:30PM 

Resources for a reflective Advent

   ... from the US Catholic Conference of Bishops

• Advent Reflection Calendar - US Catholic Conference of Bishops​... wide range of reflective options here. Click on each door and explore...

• About Advent Wreaths and Blessing an Advent Wreath​ - US Catholic Conference of Bishops

• Family Advent Calendar (bilingual) - US Catholic Conference of Bishops​. Follow the links on the document.

• Blessing a Christmas Tree​​ - US Catholic Conference of Bishops. Beautiful ritual for families during Advent.  Make your tree a sacred place in your home.

Other Catholic resources...

Video from the Midwest District of the Delasalle Christian Brothers

Why are Advent Candles Pink and Purple  from US Catholic (magazine)

Jesse Tree - Diocese of Erie, PA​

Advent Prayers from Dynamic Catholic web site

2017 Advent and Christmas reflection series (podcasts, videos and reflections) from the Catholic Health Association

Symbols of Advent  from Leaflet Missal Co.  Rituals and symbols related to Advent

Other non-Catholic/Christian resources...

Concordia Publishing House

Article: Celebrate the season: 12 ideas for the 12 days of Christmas (article) - United Methodist Church