We begin the new liturgical year and will go again on the path of discovering Jesus, listening to His words and admiring His works, beginning with the miraculous Annunciation. The beginning of Advent gives us the opportunity to look at our spirituality from a new perspective. Once again, we can join the mystery of God's revelation in human history from the very beginning. We can become part of His plan of salvation and let ourselves be guided by His will.
   We are in four weeks Advent preparations. Let us remember that without a well-lived Advent, we cannot experience greatness of Christmas, that is, to understand and accept the Newborn into our hearts. Let us not spend this time just on decorating the perfect Christmas tree or searching for the right gifts. Let us take part in the morning Rorate Mass, let's sing together "Drop down dew, ye heavens...”. Let's take the challenge for inner silence, which will allow us to discover imperfections and errors, and consequently lead us to a humble confession, where we will throw out the burden of human errors and imperfections standing in the way and make a place for baby Jesus wishing to find a place in our hearts.

I wish you a blessed and thoughtful time of preparation for the coming of
the Lord. - Fr. Gregory

   O God, whose Only Begotten Son
bore the weight of human suffering for our salvation,
hear the prayers of your Church
or our sick brothers and sisters
and deliver us from this time of trial.
Open our ears and our hearts
to the voice of your Son:
Be not afraid, for I am with you always.
Bless all doctors and nurses,
researchers and public servants;
give us the wisdom to do what is right
and the faith to endure this hour,
hat we might gather once again
to praise your name in the heart of your Church,
delivered from all distress and confident in your mercy.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen

• Sunday Vigil - 4:00 PM
• Sunday -
  • 9:00AM (English)
  • 10:30AM (Polish)

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