Third Sunday of Advent

Third Sunday of Advent
This Week's Readings
Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:15 pm
Sunday Mass: 11:30 am & 8:00 pm
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Dec 14: "The Mass" Faith StudyBambinelli Sunday / Coffee Sunday // Dec 18: Advent/Christmas MassAdvent Adoration 

PLEASE NOTE: 8 PM Mass is cancelled for December 21st and December 28th 

Think of it as a friendly space where we dive into life's big questions over a great meal and even better conversations. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or looking to deepen your relationship with God, Alpha is the perfect place to connect, share, and grow.

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Much fun, food, and fellowship was had at the Chaplaincy Christmas Dinner Dance, the last student dinner of the semester. READ MORE
Bambinelli Sunday, celebrated on the Third Sunday of Advent, is a tradition started by Pope St. John Paul II. Families bring the Baby Jesus (Bambinelli), from their home Nativity sets to church for a special blessing. READ MORE

We invite all parishioners to stay after the 11:30 am Mass on Sunday, December 21, to assist with decorating the Christmas tree and setting up the nativity scene. Let us come together as a community to prepare our church for the joyous celebration of Christmas. All are welcome!


The Gospel comes alive in the homily. Be sure to join us this Sunday to hear the rest of what Fr. Gregory has to tell us!

A heartfelt thank-you to everyone for your generous gifts for Mary’s Baby Shower!


Join us for a special Coffee Sunday celebrating the diverse cultural traditions of Christmas! READ MORE ➵ 
 


Students, come join us for a warm and joyful Christmas Eve Dinner!
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Parish Community Members, if you'd like to donate a dish for this dinner,
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Thank you to our Chalice visitor from last weekend! To explore sponsorship or get more info, click this link ➵ 
 
MASS INTENTIONS
If you would like to have a Mass celebrated on behalf of a loved one, please contact the office, or submit a request online to have that intention put into the calendar. 
Current Week's Intentions 
Bishop Crosby's Heart-to-Heart
Advent Newsletter 2025

Close of the Jubilee of Hope
All are welcome to join Bishop Crosby and Bishop Lobsinger for the close of the Jubilee Year at a Eucharistic Celebration on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King, Hamilton.  We will have an opportunity during this Mass to offer thanks for Bishop Crosby’s ministry as Bishop of Hamilton at this celebration.
 
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