Advent (Year A)
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Veni, Veni Emmanuel
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Advent TraditionsAvailable for download via the links below are meditations and activity suggestions for the Advent season under the title of "Advent Tradtions". Each of these four-page publications are fine additional resources to help us in our preparation for the coming of the Savior. (courtesy of LPi, the printer of our weekly parish bulletin.)
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Audio Calendar Advent 2022
Each day of Advent celebrate this sacred season with a short audio program via the Audio Calendar Advent 2022. Only a few minutes long, each installment includes scripture, reflection, and a musical selection as presented by a member of the Gregorian Institute of America (GIA) staff.
GIA Publications, Inc. is a publisher of sacred music sung by Catholic choirs and parishes throughout the world. To view each day's presentation,...
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Living Advent's Message
Rediscover the healing power of God's love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation at Catholic parishes throughout the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The Light Is On For You! Confessions times for our parish locations on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 will be as follows:
- St. John the Baptist — 6:30PM to 8:30PM
- Our Lady of Fatima — 6:30PM to 8:30PM
For your convenience, you can view of a copy of "A Short Guide for Confession" by CLICKING HERE.
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AN Advent Bible Study
The Young Adult Group (YAG) will host an Advent Bible Study on Sundays at 1:00PM beginning Sunday, November 27, 2022 thru Deember 11, 2022. The 3-part series of classes on The Mystery of the Incarnation will be led by Fr. Canice McMullen, OSB, and take place in St. John the Baptist Pastoral Center located at 1501 Virginia Avenue, Monaca, PA. Participate and be part of a journey of faith.
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As we prepare for His coming during this season of Advent, the Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession will be available within a Penance Service to be offered on Thursday, December 20, 2022 at 6:30PM in the Church of St. Frances Cabrini, Center Township.
As a 'communal' penance service, please arrive on time for this service that consists of prayer, scripture reading, a homily and a common Act of Contrition in preparation for individual confession. (Penitents will have the opportunity of going to confession face-to-face or anonymously.)
For your convenience, you can review a copy of "A Short Guide for Confession" by CLICKING HERE. To access the regular schedule of confession times, CLICK HERE.
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Sounds of the Season
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Just click on the day's heading as displayed below
to continue reading the daily Advent reflection by Bishop Barron.
(Advent 2022 begins on Sunday, November 27th)
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Reflection & Grace
To easily access the scriptures used in the Mass celebrated today, click on the name of the day's liturgy as stated below. A new window will open and the readings will appear courtesy the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) website. The scriptures are an excellent source for reflection and spiritual enrichment.
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Today's Readings
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*Please Note That...
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Second Sunday of Advent
