11/29/20 Bulletin
SJNewsletter112920
Author: Judy Keisling
Christmas Creche
Gathered around the Christmas Crèche, Manger or Nativity Scene, All: Make the sign of the cross as the leader of prayer says: Leader: Our help is in the … Read More
Advent 2022
The season of Advent is a time of preparation and remembrance.The word “Advent” stems from the Latin word adventus, which literally means “coming” or “arrival.” In context, this commonly refers … Read More
Legend of the Christmas Donkey
Once there lived a little donkey whose owner beat him daily. A gentle man named Joseph felt sorry for the donkey and paid a high price for him. Joseph and … Read More
Advent Calendar 2020
Christmas Mass Times Corrected as of December 18 The previously scheduled 10:30am Mass on Christmas Day has been cancelled.
Advent Resources
Click on the blue titles to access the resource Praying Advent from Creighton University – daily Advent Prayers and more Daily Advent Prayers, Reflections and Activities from EWTN Advent Calendar … Read More
Christmas Tree
The use of the Christmas tree is relatively modern. Its origins are found in the medieval mystery plays that depicted the tree of paradise and the Christmas light or candle … Read More
Advent Wreath
During this Advent season, we are each encouraged to renew our faith as we await the birth of Christ. As individuals or as families we invite you to spend time … Read More
Legend of the Poinsettia
There was once a poor Mexican girl called Pepita who had no present to give the the baby Jesus at the Christmas Eve Services. As Pepita walked to the chapel, … Read More
Legend of the Cardinal
“Christened the Christmas bird for its spectacular red color, the cardinal has become a symbol of the beauty and warmth of the holiday season. A glimpse of this brilliant bird … Read More