Fr. Jim's Jots - 2nd Sunday of Advent, 12.8.19

Fr. Jim's Jots

Happy Advent!

Today is December 8th, and we as a church are celebrating the Second Sunday of Advent.  Tomorrow, December 9th, at 6 p.m., we will celebrate the feast day of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with this Holy Day Mass, now moved to Monday, December 9th, because of Sunday.  Please plan on attending.

We, as a Catholic Church, have a privilege to have an intimate relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God.  When Mary stated, "let thy will be done," she is known as the first of all disciples in being open and following the will of God and being the mother of God, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. During the stillness of Advent, we invite you to take the opportunity to participate and attend Mass, Monday, December 9th at 6 p.m. "Holy Mother of God, pray for us that we may be worthy of the promises of heaven."

As a people of faith, we are called to honor our parents, our mothers and our fathers.  Tuesday, December 10th, I will travel to visit my mother in Naples, Florida, who lives in an assisted-living facility.  I will take her to numerous doctors' appointments for the three days while I'm there and I'm privileged to be able to celebrate a special Christmas Mass, because she is unable to go to church and I'll attend a special Christmas party at her assisted-living facility.

Thank you for your kindness and support; may each and every one of us, love and be attentive to our mothers, whether she be in heaven or on earth.

During this special season of Advent, we are called to pause and give thanks for our blessings.

Advent Blessings,

Fr. Jim Arsenault

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