With Advent just one week away, I have several items to share with you in anticipation of the season:
Free Books – Joy to the World by Scott Hahn: This is a great opportunity for some spiritual reading during this season. These books are available in the entrance at each of the church sites. Pick up copies for yourself or for friends or family.
Free Advent Candles sets for your advent wreaths: I have a hobby of making candles (using old Easter candles or altar candle stubs). This year, I have made Advent candle sets that are available (as long as the supply lasts) for advent wreaths in your homes. The candles can be found in the church entrances or at your parish office.
Free Advent online retreat: I had a very relaxing vacation in New Zealand visiting my friend, Fr. John O’Connor. While there, we discussed the website that he authors for the Diocese of Christchurch in New Zealand. Part of the website includes daily online reflections that are offered for the season of Advent
. Every day of December 2017 those who sign up will receive an email encouragement, perhaps a paragraph or two, or a brief video clip or a podcast. This is another good opportunity for spiritual renewal during the advent season. If interested visit
www.foodforfaith.org.nz and sign up!