We wait in joyful hope.Advent is the season of waiting.
We wait for light. We wait for hope. We wait for the certainty that God has come to dwell among us and will come again. This Advent, commit to making room in your heart for God. Grow in relationship with God, offer your burdens and distractions to the care of the Lord, and join in as the whole church waits in quiet anticipation. |
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Advent Discipleship Challenge
In our days of uncertainty and division, Advent arrives just in time, inviting us to enter the mystery it holds. Through the liturgical calendar we don’t simply retell salvation history. No, we yearn with Israel, longing as they did generation after generation. We ache with the Old Testament saints, Abraham, Sarah, Rahab, Moses, Miriam, and Isaiah, indeed the communion of saints. But to be genuine we must take stock first of the pain, chaos, and danger of the world that they knew and that startlingly reflects our own. The next four Sunday bulletins will feature Advent Discipleship Challenge 2025, a day-by-day guide for doing just that; with reflections written by fellow parishioners. Each day concludes with practical action steps to assist us. Let us prepare for a good Advent this week by making the last verse of the entire Bible our daily mantra: “Maranatha! Our Lord, come!” (Rev 22:20).
Advent Events
Advent Taizé Prayer Service for Peace
Friday, December 5th from 7:00-8:00 pm at Immaculate Conception Church (2300 S. Smithville Rd, Dayton, OH 45420) Our Taizé Prayer Service will be an evening of scripture, chants, petitions, and silent prayer. In Advent, we await the celebration of Jesus' birth. He is the Prince of Peace—The One who brings justice to the world. (Sponsored by the Bread of Life Social Justice Ministry) |
Men's Advent Retreat
Saturday, December 6 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at St. Anthony Rectory The theme for this year’s retreat is Into the Breach, an Apostolic Letter written by Bishop Olmsted. RSVP by contacting Nate Brinkman ([email protected]). |
Advent by Candlelight
(Women's Advent Retreat) Sunday, December 7 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at Holy Angels School Gym (233 L. St, Dayton, OH 45409) Registration and more information coming soon! |
Communal Reconciliation Service
Wednesday, December 17 at 6:30 pm at St. Helen Church |
Christmas Mass Schedule |
Bread of Life Family Locations |
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