We begin a new Church Year the weekend of November. 26 & 23.  We change to purple vestments and prepare for the coming of Emanuel.  The simple decoration in Church is the Advent wreath. In the North this has meaning as we are in the darkest season of our year.  In South America it is Summer and beach time.  The theme of the season is “Joyful expectation” as we wait for the coming of the birth of Jesus the Christ.  Reflect on the prophecies from the Old Testament.  Follow the events and characters from Matthew and Luke’s gospels.                                                                                        The are readings of miracles, angels and fulfillment of God’s plan. 

Blessings of the season to you and your families.
 

                                                      Father Douglas Decker, Pastor