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From Our Pastor

From Our Pastor

Dear Folks,

4th Sunday of Advent. Panic Sunday for procrastinators! No, that isn’t the real name, but I think I like it!

I read once read a rather descriptive account of childbirth in the context of contemplating our Christmas celebrations. Huh? Well, the mother writing the article described, despite the unglamorous nature of childbirth, she gladly embraced, that out of this mess came the greatest blessings in her life: the precious lives of her children. Maybe we aren’t as prepared as we would like, gifts unwrapped, house needs cleaning, baking to do and whatever other items are on your panic inducing to-do list. But, in the midst of this ‘mess’ we celebrate the coming of our Lord. So this year I’ll offer to God: my panicked last minute shopping, or my anxiety over not being ready… knowing that He can bring good from all things! I can hear Jesus saying, “Ready or not, here I come!” Honestly, I think this is a little bit of why I love family life. It is a little wild, unpredictable, and even chaotic. However this is where and how Our Lord comes to meet us.

So this week when you are tempted to stress, think of the Holy Family traveling by donkey to Bethlehem without an Air B & B reservation. Honor Him, and He will fill your lives with blessings, undeserved and unexpected.

Pax et Bonum,

Father John Mosimann

IV Sunday of Advent
December 19, 2021
Advent Lessons and Carols

Advent Lessons and Carols

In joyful expectation of Christ’s coming at Christmas, the Festival Choir of Saint Mary will present a service of Advent Lessons and Carols on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. In addition to the readings and choral anthems presented by the choir, there will an opportunity for the congregation to participate in singing carols of the Advent Season.

The tradition of the Festival of Lessons and Carols was established in England as the adaptation of an earlier service on Christmas Eve, 1918, in the chapel of Kings College, Cambridge University, for the university community and for the city of Cambridge. The Kings College service was first broadcast by radio in 1928; and, excepting the year 1930, these broadcasts have continued to this day. This wonderful tradition, moreover, has been duplicated in cathedrals and churches throughout America.

Come and prepare your hearts for Christ’s coming!

Advent Lessons and Carols

Advent Lessons and Carols

In joyful expectation of Christ’s coming at Christmas, the Festival Choir of Saint Mary will present a service of Advent Lessons and Carols on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. In addition to the readings and choral anthems presented by the choir, there will an opportunity for the congregation to participate in singing carols of the Advent Season.

The tradition of the Festival of Lessons and Carols was established in England as the adaptation of an earlier service on Christmas Eve, 1918, in the chapel of Kings College, Cambridge University, for the university community and for the city of Cambridge. The Kings College service was first broadcast by radio in 1928; and, excepting the year 1930, these broadcasts have continued to this day. This wonderful tradition, moreover, has been duplicated in cathedrals and churches throughout America.

Come and prepare your hearts for Christ’s coming!