(from the ORDO)
Advent has a twofold nature: It prepares us for Christmas, when we recall Christ's first coming among us, and it is also a time when we look forward to his second coming at the end of the ages. Advent is a season of joyful expectation.

During Advent, each Sunday's Gospel reading has a specific focus. The Old Testament readings, especially those taken from Isaiah, are prophecies about the Messiah and messianic times. The selections from the writings of the Apostles present exhortations and instructions on different themes of this season.

The following activities and/or parish events are scheduled in the parish this Advent:

Third Week and Fourth Week of Advent

• Simbang Gabi (nine evenings of Masses before Christmas said in Filipino) beginning on December 15, 6:30 PM.

"Prepare the way of the Lord"
As we conclude the current Liturgical Year and begin a new one with the observance of the Season of Advent, Fr. Rector invites you to mark your calendar:

Fr. Rector will talk about "Jubilee, Pilgrimage, Indulgence" on that evening. As well, we will gather for an Evening Prayer, Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and confessions. Several priests will make themselves available to listen to your confessions. Please include this activities in your observance of this Advent Season and in your preparation for Christmas.

Please see poster above for the schedule.

The Season of Advent begins with an Evening Prayer I on Saturday, November 30.

Journey through Advent 2024
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced the online weekly video series for this year’s Advent season, which will present reflections on the Gospel readings for each Sunday leading up to Christmas.

This year’s English spiritual reflections are delivered by the Most Reverend Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto.

The video series can be found on the CCCB website. You may also click this link: JOURNEY THROUGH ADVENT 2024.

PRAYER ON THE FIRST WEEK OF ADVENT

We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives with you and the Holy Spirit,
in eternal glory,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.

PRAYER ON THE OTHER SUNDAYS AND WEEKDAYS OF ADVENT
 

(Families may pray this prayer before the Advent wreath)
God of light and hope,
look upon us in love,
and fill us with the Spirit of Jesus
that we may love you and serve you in your kingdom.
Protect us during this week
and keep us watchful in prayer
as we await the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ,
who is the light of the world,
and who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.