Fr. Jim's Jots

Happy Advent!

Today we usher in the season of Advent; "Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel".  May we wait for the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with much prayer, participating in the sacred mysteries of Christ's church, participating in Mass and celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  Thank you to all who participated and helped with November 23rd Reconciliation, wreath-making and luncheon.  What a wonderful kick off for this season of stillness, peace and the blessings of Christ among us.

There is a special booklet entitled, "The Word Among Us" and other materials available in the back of church.  Please help yourself and hope this Advent will be a time of prayer and meditation.

Please notice the new drinking fountain, with a special dispenser to use for bottled water.  I hope that we will continue to work and make every effort possible to be "green friendly" and to help care for our common home.  If you have ideas from your home or work place, on how we can continue to be aware of creating a green family church, please let us know.

Reminder: our 11:30 a.m. Mass will start the week after Christmas on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

It was good to be in Michigan last week, to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends.  May the Lord bless us this season and surround us with love.

Blessings,

Fr. Jim Arsenault

~ Image Source: Saint Andrew Catholic Church