2020 Advent Days of Prayer December 3, 10, and 17

This year’s Advent Days of Prayer theme is still being decided – Please check back later for more details.

Advent is a time of preparation. We are preparing our souls for the coming of Christ both in our world and in our hearts. As one Franciscan priest would say, ‘Just as we decorate our homes in preparation for Christmas, so to must we decorate our souls for the Christ Child.’ Let us assist you in decorating you soul this Advent.

The Schedule for Advent Days of Prayer is below:
9:30 a.m. Gathering Time. Coffee available in Dining Room
9:45 a.m. Welcome [Chapel]
Followed by Opening Prayer and Conference [Chapel]
10:30 a.m. Opportunity for Confessions or Spiritual Direction
11: 30 a.m. Guided prayer experience [Chapel]
noon Lunch [Dining Room]
1:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross [Chapel]
1:45 p.m. Mass [Chapel]
Followed by departures

Suggested offering for the day: $20.00. Pre-registration is encouraged (so we know how many handouts and worship aids to prepare), but is not necessary.

Epiphany Solemn Blessing

God has called you out of darkness, into his wonderful light. May you experience his kindness and blessings, and be strong in faith, in hope, and in love. because you are followers of Christ, who appeared on this day as a light shining in darkness, may he make you a light to all your sisters and brothers.

The wise men followed the star, and found Christ who is light from light. May you too find the Lord when your pilgrimage is ended. – Author Unknown