Advent

Adult Advent Calendar: Here we offer a more mature Advent Calendar with simple daily suggestions for prayer, reflection, and parish life. Whether you come to daily Mass, join us for Coffee & Conversation, participate in parish events, or pray quietly at home, these small steps can help you prepare your heart with hope, peace, joy, and love. Wherever you find yourself this Advent, may you feel the welcome of your parish family and the abiding nearness of Christ.

Advent Daily Calendar of Activities for Teens & Adults

Sun., Nov. 30: 1st Sunday of Advent (Hope)

Attend Mass. Light the first candle. Pray: “Jesus, fill my life with hope this Advent.”

Mon., Dec. 1: Set Up Your Nativity

Create a prayer space at home. Set out your Nativity and leave the manger empty for now.

Tues., Dec. 2: Read today’s Gospel.

Choose one hopeful word to carry with you today.

Wed., Dec. 3: Send an encouraging text to someone.

Attend daily Mass this week, offered every Wed. at 6:30 pm

Thurs., Dec. 4: Nine Lessons & Carols, Join us tonight 7 pm for a Christmas Concert.

Fri., Dec. 5: Pray the Joyful Mysteries while walking, driving, or sitting outside.

Sat., Dec. 6: St. Nicholas Day Leave a small note or treat for someone who needs encouragement.

Sun., Dec. 7: 2nd Sunday of Advent (Peace)

Attend Mass. Light the second candle. Pray for peace in your heart, home, and parish.

Mon., Dec. 8: Immaculate Conception (Holy Day of Obligation)

Attend Mass. Entrust your Advent journey to Mary’s care.

Tues., Dec. 9

Play Christmas Carols and sing— yes, even alone. Let joy lift your spirit.

Wed., Dec. 10: Do one small act of peace today: hold a door, let someone go first, or speak a kind word.

Thurs., Dec. 11: Call someone who may be alone this season. Invite them to Mass or a parish event.

Fri., Dec. 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe

Pray a Hail Mary for mothers, families, and the unborn.

Sat., Dec. 13: Parish Holiday Celebration

Join us for the Tree Lighting, cocoa, and caroling. Invite someone to join you. 

Sun., Dec. 14: 3rd Sunday of Advent  (Joy – Gaudete Sunday)

Attend Mass. Wear rose or pink to rejoice! Smile at all you meet.

Mon., Dec. 15: Las Posadas Begin

Join us for one evening of Posadas or pray for all seeking welcome and home.

Tues., Dec. 16: Adoration Visit

Spend even 10 minutes in the Adoration Chapel. Tell Jesus one thing you’re grateful for and one thing you’re carrying.

Wed., Dec. 17: Attend the 6:30 pm Mass. Come early for Rosary or Confession. 

Thurs., Dec. 18: Make Christmas cards and randomly hand them out over the next week. 

Fri., Dec. 19: Greet every store clerk or cashier today with “Merry Christmas” or a cheerful smile.

Sat., Dec. 20: Take a Christmas-light drive or walk. Thank God for every Nativity, angel, or star you see.

Sun., Dec. 21: 4th Sunday of Advent (Love)

Attend Mass. Light the final candle. Bring a bag of non-perishable food items to put in the Narthex bin for the hungry.

Mon., Dec. 22: Christmas Movie Night

Watch a joyful Christmas film. Afterward, thank God for one person whose kindness blesses your life.

Tues., Dec. 23: Include a small faith gift or prayer card with your Christmas cards or presents. Offer a simple prayer for each person on your list. 

Wed., Dec. 24: Christmas Eve

Make a brief visit to the church or chapel during the day if you can. Offer a prayer for your parish family.

Thurs., Dec. 25: Christmas Day

Attend Mass. Rejoice—Christ is born!

Share kindness with someone who needs encouragement today. Invite someone who is alone to join you.