- Rejoice! | Friar Reflections | The Third Sunday of Advent December 15, 2024 - Saints of God, the Lord be with you! Amid the hustle and bustle of getting ready for the great Solemnity of Christmas, this weekend the Church asks us to pause and reflect on all we already have to rejoice about. In the first reading from the Book of the Prophet Zephaniah, (3:14-18a) we are called … Read More Rejoice! | Friar Reflections | The Third Sunday of Advent
- Preparing the Way | Friar Reflections | The Second Sunday of Advent December 8, 2024 - My Dear Friends, The 2nd Sunday of Advent in Year C offers a reflection on the theme of preparation and repentance as we await the coming of the Lord. The readings for this Sunday emphasize the call to prepare the way for Christ, both externally and within our hearts. 1st Reading (Baruch 5:1-9): Baruch speaks … Read More Preparing the Way | Friar Reflections | The Second Sunday of Advent
- Our Christmas Poinsettias December 4, 2024 - A long-standing Sacred Heart tradition, parishioners and visitors alike donate the poinsettias that you see adorning our altar in honor of loved ones they wish to remember during the Christmas season. 2024 Order Information Remember a loved one during the Christmas season with a poinsettia used to decorate our sanctuary. A long-standing Sacred Heart tradition, … Read More Our Christmas Poinsettias