What is Advent? USCCB
Beginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent (from, "ad-venire" in Latin or "to come to") is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas. The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and to the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas. Advent includes an element of penance in the sense of preparing, quieting, and disciplining our hearts for the full joy of Christmas. In the final days of Advent, from December 17 to December 24, we focus on our preparation for the celebrations of the Nativity of our Lord at Christmas. In particular, the "O" Antiphons are sung during this period using ancient biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament to proclaim the coming of Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old Testament hopes, but of present ones as well.
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CONFESSION
The sacrament of Reconciliation is offered Weekdays from 11:45 AM Noon in the Student Chapel Noon - 1 PM in the Basilica
OR by appointment
Advent Reflection Booklet
The Advent Reflection Booklet will help to prepare your minds and hearts for the coming of Christ. With reflections written by monks, students, faculty and others,
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26 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday December 1 2 3 6 4 5 7 8 9 10 *See flyers for more details 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 22 27 28 29 30 31 Advent Retreat Advent Retreat FOP Prayer Service Our Lady of Guadalupe Baccalaureate Mass Merry Christmas Happy New Year Feast of Saint Nicholas Ecumenical Prayer Service
Stop up at Campus Ministry on December 6 from 9 AM-9 PM* Pick up a tag on the Angel Tree in Carey lounge and fill out Angel Tree form Buy a gift based on the Information on the tag Turn in unwrapped gift and tag to the Campus Ministry Office no later than December 13 1. 2. 3. AngelTree ThreestepstomakeChristmasspecial forachildinneed Saint Nicholas Day Saint Nicholas Day
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Vigil Mass 12/7 4:15 PM Student Chapel Mass 12/8 2:05 PM Student Chapel
Sports Friendship Day EUCHARISTICREVIVAL F E S T I V A L O F P R A I S E FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 IN THE STUDENT CHAPEL - 7 PM BE A BUDDY When you arrive, you are paired with a buddy. You then have the opportunity to participate in light sports activities, arts and crafts, and more!
Sunday, December 11 After 7 PM Mass in the Student Chapel
SERVICE The
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December 12th. Pope John Paul II entrusted the cause of life to her loving protection, and placed under her motherly care the innocent lives of children, especially those who are in danger of not being born. Come honor and celebrate with us!
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PRAYER
Feast of
Lady of Guadalupe
celebrated on
9 AM in the Student Chapel Blessing for Graduates
Dear God,
We pray for our graduates today and lift them before you. We thank you so much for these we love and for the work you are continuing to do in their lives. During this season of new beginnings, we ask that you would make their way clear, keep their footsteps firm, and remind them that you are with them, always. We ask for your wisdom and clear direction over their lives guiding them through every place you have determined for them to walk. We ask for you to open new doors and close those that should be shut tight. We ask that you allow every gift and treasure you have placed inside their lives to grow, develop, and bring you glory. We ask through Jesus Christ, Our Lord, Amen.
The IGNITE Retreat is a studentrun retreat held at Antiochian Village Retreat Center that provides an opportunity for students to light, rekindle, or fuel the Spirit of God in their lives while creating bonds of deep faith and friendship to help them on their faith journey.
IGNITE RETREAT FEBRUARY 10 - 12, 2023 QUESTIONS? EMAIL @STVINCENT.EDU PAYMENTSCHEDULE EARLY REGISTRATION $50 AFTER 1/27/23 $60 THE WEEK OF $65 S I G N U P H E R E
Almighty God, who has poured upon us the new light of your Incarnate Word; Grant that the same light enkindled in our hearts may shine forth in our lives through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Your Campus Ministers are still here for you throughout the break and will be eager to reconnect and journey alongside you in the New Year!
SMALL GROUPS grow in community - grow in faith - grow in friendship
connect
faith.
faith
life. WOMEN'S SMALL GROUPS MEN'S SMALL GROUPS
contact:
ForMoreInformationContactBr.FranciscoWhittaker Francisco.whittaker@stvincent.edu
of Rite of Rite of Christian Christian Christian Initiation of Initiation of Initiation of Adults Adults Adults The Journey of Faith Begins with Your Questions WhatIs Faith? Classes for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults are available to any student who wants to learn more about the Catholic Faith HowDoes Faith Grow? Should IBe Confirmed? WhatMakes Catholicism Different?
Student led small groups meet each week to
with one another and build relationships based on trust, respect, and ultimately
They commit to meeting weekly to provide stability and support as students journey together in their
and in other aspects of
contact: matthew.byrne@stvincent.edu
helenkish@stvincentedu
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 12:05PM;4:15PM 12:05PM;4:15PM 12:05PM 12:05PM;4:15PM 12:05PM;4:15PM 4:30PM 7:00PM;9:30PM StudentChapel MassTimes Be sure to join us for Community Mass on Wednesdays at 5 PM in the Basilica GETINVOLVED Want to get involved and learn more about the different Campus Ministry Groups on campus? Scan the code
