Upcoming Advent Events
Sun., Dec 1st: Anointing of the Sick - Following Masses
Sun., Dec. 8th:
12:30 PM Procession and Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Joseph, Stuyvesant Falls
2:00 - 4:30 PM K of C Drive-thru Spaghetti dinner, St. James, Chatham
Thu., Dec 12th: 6:00 PM The Art of Advent
Fri,. Dec 13th: 10:30 AM The Art of Advent
A special presentation by Fr. Gary Gelfenbien on the Art of Advent.
Dec. 14th & 15th: Bambinelli blessing at all Masses
The “Blessing of the Bambinelli” is a Roman tradition celebrated by the Pope each year. Children bring the Baby Jesus (Bambinelli, in Italian) from the family nativity scene forward for a blessing. We invite you to bring your own Baby Jesus to Mass on Dec. 14 or 15 for a blessing before placing him in your family nativity manger on his birthday!
La “Bendición de los Bambinelli” es una tradición romana celebrada por el Papa cada año. Los niños traen al Niño Jesús (Bambinelli, en italiano) del belén familiar para que lo bendiga. ¡Le invitamos a traer a su propio Niño Jesús a Misa el 14 or 15 de diciembre para una bendición antes de colocarlo en su belén familiar en su cumpleaños!
Sun., Dec. 15:
9:00 AM—2:30 PM: St. Joseph Cookie Walk, St.Joseph/Stuyvesant Falls
Come one, come all to St. Joseph’s Cookie Walk, in the church hall. Come and enjoy some delicious baked
goods. Bakers needed: call Chris Esposita (518) 505-4968.
3:00 PM The Longest Night/Blue Christmas Prayer Service, Church of St. Joseph, Stuyvesant Falls
For many, the Advent and Christmas Seasons are not very merry. In addition to those who have lost a loved one, lost a job, are those who may be away from home or are just down because of the short -daylight hours. For these and anyone else who struggles at this time of year, we will be offering a prayer service of readings and songs as we gather together to pray for each other. Please consider joining us. Please invite a friend or family member and bring them to this prayer service in anticipation of the grace and blessing God has in store for each one of us - even when we don't feel like “celebrating." Please be assured of my prayer for you and your loved ones, Fr. Steve.
Tue., Dec. 17: 6:30 PM Evening Penance Service at Holy Trinity, Hudson followed by confessions
Sun., Dec. 22: 3:00 PM: Lessons & Carols, St. James, Chatham
Come hear bible stories that point to the coming of Jesus' birth along with some Advent and a few Christmas Carols, helping us to prepare Him room!
Month of December Confessions
There will be a number of opportunities to go to confession during the first few weeks of December (Advent). Please see below and know that this coming holy season of Advent is a very good opportunity to receive the grace of this sacrament.
· Friday, Dec. 6 after the 9:30AM Mass until 11 AM
· Wednesday, Dec. 11 after the 9:30AM Mass until 11AM
· Thursday, Dec.12, after the 9:30AM Mass until 11AM
· Saturday, Dec.14, from 2— 3:30PM at St. James Church
· Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 6:30PM there is a Penance Service with individual confessions at Holy Trinity Church in Hudson
· Saturday, Dec. 21 from 2—3:30PM at St. John the Baptist Church
Please note that there will be no scheduled confessions during the week of Christmas.