Join us for Advent and Christmas Celebrations at
St. Mary Magdalene Church
December 8, 8:15am and 7:00pm – Mass: The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
December 10, 7:00pm – Parish Penance Service
As we prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas, we want to be ready to accept his love and be able to do whatever he asks of us. All are welcome to experience the love and mercy of Christ through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
December 12, 8:00am – Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
In 1531, the Blessed Mother appeared four times to St. Juan Diego asking for a church to be built in her honor. The last time she appeared to St. Juan, on December 12th, 1531, she arranged roses in his tilma, which he then took to the bishop. When he opened his cloak, the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe was miraculously present on the tilma.
Celebrate this special feast by joining in the singing of Mañanitas, Blessing and Dedication of our new Icon, followed by Mass at 8:30 a.m.
December 16-23, 7:00pm - Las Posadas: A Mexican Christmas Tradition
The story of Christ’s birth has been told and retold so many times it could have lost its luster generations ago. But it hasn’t—not even close. If anything, in this world of war, famine and natural disasters, holding on to something as simple and as singularly important as the Nativity story is a necessity to our faith. And perhaps nowhere on earth is the Nativity story told with more flourish and faith-based exuberance than in the annual celebration of Las Posadas.
Each evening will begin with Mass at 7pm, followed by a festive celebration.
Schedule of locations:
December 16 and 17 - St Agnes
December 18 - St. Mary Magdalene
December 19 and 20 - St. Agnes
December 21 - St Stephan the Martyr
December 22 and 23 - St Agnes
Christmas Mass Schedule
Vigil: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve) – Wednesday, December 24th
4:00pm Children’s Mass
**Christmas Music will begin at 3:30 p.m.
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) – Thursday, December 25th
10:00am Christmas Day
**Christmas Music will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Vigil Mass – Wednesday, December 31, beginning with Exposition and prayer for peace at 4:00 p.m.,
followed by Mass at 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 1, 10:00am
Loving Christ,Loving Others
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What is a “Spiritual Communion”?
During the time when the priest is preparing to distribute Communion to our congregation,
the lector will read the Prayer of Spiritual Communion.
The Eucharistic Liturgy is the summit of the church’s worship. It is a sacramental communion with God the Father through the Son Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit. For Catholics watching our livestream, who are unable to be physically present in church to receive the sacrament, there is a Spiritual Communion in and with Jesus Christ.
We should prepare for a spiritual communion in the same way we prepare to receive Jesus in the Eucharist. We should mentally collect our thoughts and prepare our hearts as best we can. Anytime Catholics are unable to receive the Eucharist, they can make an act of Spiritual Communion.
Upcoming Events
1st Sunday of each Month - Food Collection for St. Vincent dePaul
6 December - Rorate Caeli Mass 6:30am
Don’t miss an amazing opportunity to honor the Light of the world, Who is soon to be born, and offer praise to God for the gift of Our Lady!
Rorate Mass - Saturday, December 6th - 6:30am
The Mass is celebrated just before dawn in Advent as a devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Mass is only lit by candles, representing Mary’s role in bringing the Light of the World into the darkness of the world. We begin in darkness before sunrise, with only candles lighting the church to remind us of a world in darkness and sin that is anticipating the coming of the “Light of the World.” As Mass progresses, the church becomes brighter until the risen sun fills it with the light of day. The Mass readings and prayers highlight the prophecies of the coming of Christ and Mary’s role in bringing the Light into the world.
Please join us for this special celebration!
A light breakfast will be served in the Church Hall following the Mass.
8 December - Solemnity of Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - 7pm
10 December - Parish Penance service - 7pm
12 December - Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - 8am
13/14 December - Garden Ministry Cookie Sale
16-23 December - Las Posadas
The story of Christ’s birth has been told and retold so many times it could have lost its luster generations ago. But it hasn’t—not even close. If anything, in this world of war, famine and natural disasters, holding on to something as simple and as singularly important as the Nativity story is a necessity to our faith. And perhaps nowhere on earth is the Nativity story told with more flourish and faith-based exuberance than in the annual celebration of Las Posadas.
Each evening will begin with Mass at 7pm, followed by a festive celebration.
Schedule of locations:
December 16 and 17 - St Agnes
December 18 - St. Mary Magdalene
December 19 and 20 - St. Agnes
December 21 - St Stephan the Martyr
December 22 and 23 - St Agnes
Christmas - Mass Schedule
Vigil: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve) –
Wednesday, December 24th
4:00pm Children’s Mass
**Christmas Music will begin at 3:30 p.m.
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) – Thursday, December 25th
10:00am Christmas Day
**Christmas Music will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God- Mass Schedule
Vigil Mass – Wednesday, December 31, beginning with Exposition and prayer for peace at 4:00 p.m., followed by Mass at 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 1, 10:00am
Join Our Lady of Peace Parish in praying for a different priest or seminarian of our diocese every day of the month.
The calendar for December can be found HERE.
Mass Times
Confession:
30 Minutes prior to Mass or by appointment
Devotional Opportunity:
Monday morning holy hour with Mary: 8:30am
Miraculous Medal Novena, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
St. Mary Magdalene Parish has a long history with Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. In May of 1934 the Perpetual Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal was established and continues to this day as a Monday worship service.
You can read about the history of the medal HERE. Join us on Mondays to experience the Novena!
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