Advent at St. Boniface

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Blessing of the Creche and Christmas Tree Lighting, Saturday, December 14, 2013 6:15pm:  Caroling on a Horse-drawn Wagon, ending with Hot Dogs, Hot Cocoa, Cookies, Santa and more!

 

 

Many families display an Advent Wreath in their homes, and before dinner say prayers of blessing before lighting the candle. The Advent Wreath is the main symbol of the season. You will notice that the wreath has four (4) candles, representing the four weeks of Advent. Each week we light a candle to remind us that the time of salvation draws near. Three of the candles are purple (the first, second and fourth week) -- purple is the color of waiting, conversion and hope. The third week we light a pink or rose-colored candle. It is in the third week that we first hear in the Scriptures of the coming of the Messiah. The color of joy is white and when that is mixed with purple is creates pink. But even in that joy of hearing of the Messiah, we are reminded to continue to focus on our preparations and hence the fourth week is again a purple candle. If you go online you can find prayers for each weeks blessings. How wonderful a custom to be able to bring the symbols of the season into our homes!

Many families display an Advent Wreath in their homes, and before dinner say prayers of blessing before lighting the candle. The Advent Wreath is the main symbol of the season. You will notice that the wreath has four (4) candles, representing the four weeks of Advent. Each week we light a candle to remind us that the time of salvation draws near. Three of the candles are purple (the first, second and fourth week) — purple is the color of waiting, conversion and hope. The third week we light a pink or rose-colored candle. It is in the third week that we first hear in the Scriptures of the coming of the Messiah. The color of joy is white and when that is mixed with purple is creates pink. But even in that joy of hearing of the Messiah, we are reminded to continue to focus on our preparations and hence the fourth week is again a purple candle. If you go online you can find prayers for each weeks blessings. How wonderful a custom to be able to bring the symbols of the season into our homes!

St. Boniface Giving Tree:  The Annual Saint Boniface Giving Tree to benefit Madonna Heights has once again been set up in the vestibule of the church.  Madonna Heights, helps adolescent girls, women and families overcome the devastating effects of poverty, neglect and abuse.   Please help the young women in their care feel special during this Christmas season by taking a tag from the tree.  All gifts should be returned unwrapped  by Sunday, December 15th. Your gift will go a long way in helping those Madonna Heights serves.  Thank you for your generosity.

Christmas Pageant:  The Christmas Pageant will take place December 24 after 4pm Mass.  More information to follow.

Advent and Christmas 2013 Schedule

Bagels, Belief and Beyond

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Please join Fr. Bob for “Bagels, Beliefs and Beyond”, an informal gathering to discuss any teaching of the Church. Ask any questions you might have regarding faith practices.

We will gather again after the 10:15am Sunday Mass on June 30, 2013  in the Parish Center Chapel.

Grab a cup of coffee in the Church vestibule after Mass and join us!

The June 9, 2013 session of Bagels, Beliefs and Beyond

The June 9, 2013 session of Bagels, Beliefs and Beyond

 

Together Time for Families

“Together Time for Families” is our Parish Program for all families of all ages. Individual families meet every week in our their own homes, and we come together on the second Sunday of the month as parish family from 9 AM to 10 AM in the Parish Center, located across the street from the church. The fee is $55 per family.

You may use the front of the Religious Ed registration form to register. Please write “Family Program” on your form. Registration forms are available in the church vestibule and Parish Center.

For more information about the Family Program, please contace Karen Croce, Director of Religious Education.