Advent is the beginning of the Church Year. It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day and ends on Christmas Eve. The focus of the entire season is preparation to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Advent also symbolizes the spiritual journey of individuals and a congregation, as we affirm that Christ has come and is present in the world today, and will come again. Advent is marked by the spirit of expectation, anticipation, preparation, and longing. This season of hope, allows us to better enjoy Christmas, which lasts until Epiphany. In congregational worship, the Advent wreath is the central teaching symbol of the season. In your home, there are many opportunities to reflect on this sacred time.
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immaculate conception: MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
Monday, December 8 8:30 a.m. | St. Gabriel & St. Michael 12 p.m. | St. Gabriel & St. John 7 p.m. | St. Michael
our lady of guadalupe: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12
Friday, December 12 Mass | 7 p.m. | St. Gabriel Immediately followed by Hispanic Celebration
christmas vigil: thursday, december 25
Tuesday, December 25 3 p.m. | St. John 3 p.m. | St. Michael 5 p.m. | St. Michael 5:30 p.m. | St. John 6 p.m. | St. Gabriel 10:30 p.m. | St. Gabriel 11 p.m. | St. Michael
christmas day: friday, december 25
Friday, December 25 9 a.m. | St. Gabriel 10 a.m. | St. John 11 a.m. | St. Michael
winter break
Unless otherwise noted in the daily feast day tabs below, only one Mass daily will be celebrated during Winter Break. 2025 SCHEDULE TBD
feast of the holy family: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28
Saturday, December 27 5 p.m. | All Parishes Sunday, December 28 Regular Sunday Mass Schedule
mary, mother of god feast: thursday, january 1
Wednesday, December 31 5 p.m. | St. John Thursday, January 1 10 a.m. | St. Gabriel
reconciliation services
ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICE TBD 7 p.m. | St. John
RECONCILIATION SERVICES Saturdays 9:30 a.m. | St. Gabriel 3:30 p.m. | St. John 4 p.m. | St. Michael Wednesday 6 p.m. St. Michael
eucharistic prayer & reflection
Mondays Exposition| 6-7 p.m. | St. Michael Evening Prayer | 7-7:30 p.m. | St. Michael Saturdays Exposition | 9:45-10:30 a.m. | St. Gabriel Benediction | 10:30 a.m. | St. Gabriel
holiday office hours
December 24 - January 1 St. John, St. Gabriel, & St. Michael Parish Offices Closed