VOL Parish Weekly Bulletin December 7, 2014 | Page 4

December 7, 2014

Second Sunday of Advent

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Cleaning for Christmas

Join Fr. Mike in a Pilgrimage to Spain

The Altar Society will be cleaning the church
on Saturday, December 20th beginning at 8:30 a.m. in
preparation for Christmas.
Any and all help is greatly
appreciated!!

Msgr. Harry Bugler, Deacon Gerry Martinez and Fr.
Mike will lead a pilgrimage to Spain July 14th - 25th,
2015, with an optional 4 day extension to July 28th.
Barcelona, Manresa, Montserrat, Madrid, Pamplona
Azpeita and Burgos are on the primary itinerary. The
pilgrimage will focus on Jesuit sites, with Mass every
day. However, there also will be lots of time to soak up
the rest of the history and culture of Spain.

Service Hours Available.

Eucharistic Adoration
Christ suffer ed and died for Y OU. His love for you is
unfathomable.
It’s time to take time for Him. Visit Him during
Eucharistic Adoration on Thursday, December 18th in
the Day Chapel. Call the Pastoral Center at 347-2203 to be
placed on the Adoration schedule.
Drop ins are ALWAYS welcome!!

$4,250 per person for double occupancy. Add $486
for single occupancy. Add $730 per person double
occupancy and $930 single occupancy for the 4 day
extension.
Everything is included except lunch. Brochures are
located in the literature rack in the vestibule of church.
Interested? Call Fr. Mike at [phone].

The St. Vincent de Paul Society is in need of the
following items to fill the Christmas Baskets for those in
need.
Items Most Needed:
Stuffing Mix, Candied Yams, Cranberry Sauce, Sweet Peas,
Macaroni & Cheese, Instant Potatoes, 1 lb. bag Rice, Cake
Mix, and Frosting
As always, your donations are greatly appreciated.
Thank You!!!

Second Sunday of Advent
The Advent wreath is a Catholic tradition that symbolizes the period of
expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus.
The circular wreath symbolizes God’s eternity and unity.
During this week, the second purple candle, in addition to the first purple
candle, are lit. The second candle is called the Bethlehem candle in honor of the city of Christ’s birth.
The second week of Advent is about PEACE. We are still preparing for Jesus’ coming and hoping to
make Jesus a part of our lives, not just at Christmas but all year long. We can prepare ourselves for
Jesus through prayer and turning ourselves to love, hope, faith, and kindness. Prayer opens our hearts
to let in God, love, and faith. Prayer is like a window through which the light of God shines. Let this
week continue in hope and peace to keep your window open.
As you gather as a family to light your advent candles and pray, think of Mary and her anticipation
as she awaited the birth of Our Lord and Savior. In a similar manner we should be anticipating and
preparing the way of the Lord.