Advent is a time to renew and deepen our relationship with God. It is a time of patient waiting for God, prayerful and trusting waiting for God. Because the season of Advent is so important, the Church gives us four weeks to celebrate it. Celebrate Advent with your heart. It is an opportunity to step back from that which preoccupies and distracts us daily and make a straight way for the Lord to receive the special grace God has planned for you this Advent.
 
Luke begins the gospel this week with a list of influential names. As the gospel of Luke unfolds, we will see how Jesus associates with all people, especially the poor and under-privileged. The most important people in our world are not those who are in positions of power but those who have powerful positions in our personal lives. The gift of John the Baptist to us is that he gave voice to the Word, Jesus, which stands forever. The Eternal Word of God remains with us until the end of time.
 
May our prayer in this Eucharist and every day of our lives be: “Come, Lord Jesus.”
 
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION – This Wednesday, December 8th, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, a holy day of obligation for all Catholics.  Masses will be celebrated at Resurrection Parish at the following times:
 
· Tuesday, December 7th – 5:00 p.m. – STM
· Wednesday, December 8th – 8:30 a.m. – SJC
· Wednesday, December 8th – 11:30 a.m. – STM
· Wednesday, December 8th – 7:00 p.m. – SJC