Our 30th annual IHM Gala, May 11, 2019 news will arrive in your mail. There are many ways to participate now..... Click on Event title to find out ...

There is a long standing tradition that Jesus was born in Bethlehem at Midnight at the darkest time of the year to make clear that He comes as a light shining in the darkness of fallen humanity – to bring us Godly warmth, guidance, good cheer, and most importantly love.  He came and will continue to come to us as our last, best, and only hope. 

...as we need the space to store all the flowers for Christmas Masses. Meanwhile drop in whenever the church is open to browse, borrow or return materials (except, as mentioned, this weekend!

The Third Sunday of Advent and the Fourth Sunday of Lent are traditionally known in the sacred liturgy of the Roman Rite by the Latin first words of their Gregorian Chant Introits (Entrance Chants), which remain even in the liturgical reform as the official opening music for these days. In Advent it is Gaudete, whereas in Lent it is Laetare; both are exhortations to the people of God to rejoice in the Lord.

The Liturgical Singers who also be singing 2 Christmas songs. Everyone's invited! Click News Title for more info and rehearsal schedule.

Sometimes you will hear people say that Christmas is especially for children. Those older may recall the enthusiasm, excitement, and innocence of the Christmases of their youth...Usually, it dawns on us in our early teen years. At some point the externals of Christmas are just not enough for us...My advice this time of year is always the same: KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS.  The best gift we give to our loved ones must come from within in Christ: happy, generous, tender, forgiving, appreciative, kind, affectionate, radiant, strong, magnanimous, happy and holy. That is what they really want from us. Let us offer a soul reborn in Jesus Christ full of faith, hope, and love ....

2019 Calendars donated by Crippen and Flynn are available in the vestibule of the Church.

On the first Sunday of Advent the Church begins a new Church year. Once again we begin to come in contact with the central mysteries of our faith. Actually we are invited to respond in faith to God, who lives and loves. Let us let Him come into our hearts, minds, and souls so as to be happy in this world and forever in the next. A good and faithful Advent will take us in that direction.