Advent

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"Beginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent (from "ad-venio" in Latin meaning "to come to") is the season leading up to the celebration of Christmas. The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and also to the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas.

Advent devotions remind us of the meaning of the season. Special Advent devotions include the lighting of the Advent wreath; the Advent calendar which helps remind us of the season with daily thoughts and activities; Advent prayers that prepare us spiritually for the birth of Jesus Christ." (From the USCCB website)

Regular Weekend Schedule
Saturday at 5:15 pm
Sunday at 8:00 am (live streamed on Facebook) and 10:30 am
1st Sunday of Advent:
November 28, 2021
Regular Weekend Mass Schedule
Poinsettia Sales: envelopes at entrances to church
Christmas Angel Tree is in the Narthex of the church
(Christmas presents for parish families and Waco Family Abuse Center)
Parish Advent Penance Service:
Monday, November 29, 2021
at 6:30 pm
We will have several priests available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Masses at 12:10 pm and 6:00 pm
Decorating the Church for Christmas
Sunday, December 19, 2021, at 12 Noon

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6:30 pm, Mon., Nov. 29, at Saint Mary in Waco
7:00 pm, Mon., Dec. 06, at Sacred Heart in Waco
9:00 am, Thu., Dec. 09, at Saint Louis in Waco
6:30 pm, Mon., Dec. 13, at Saint Mary in Mexia
5:00 pm, Mon., Dec. 13, at Saint Martin in Tours
6:30 pm, Tue., Dec. 14, at Saint Joseph in Bellmead
6:30 pm, Wed., Dec. 15, at Saint Jerome in Hewitt
5:30 pm, Wed., Dec. 15, at Saint John in Waco
5:00 pm, Wed., Dec. 15, at Saint Joseph in Elk
5:00 pm, Thu., Dec. 16, at Saint Mary in West
7:00 pm, Thu., Dec. 16, at Saint Mary in West