"Hope with unshakeable conviction for what you cannot yet see; wait patiently for what you do not yet possess; because you can be assured with absolute confidence that in Christ you have One Whose promises are true." ~St. Augustine

In Sunday’s gospel reading , we encounter John the Baptist calling us to “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” A friend recently likened this passage to the “lane detection” feature on cars that trigger an alarming sound and flashing light if your car enters a lane when it is not safe to do so. Wouldn’t it be awesome if our souls had this “lane detection” feature so that we could know with absolute certainty when we are no longer on the “straight path” to heaven? While we may not have something quite so concrete or easy to use, we do certainly have other mechanisms for helping us – they are found in our daily prayer, reading of Scripture, and regular participation in the sacramental life of the Church.   The theme of reconciliation resounds in Advent, making it a fitting season to approach Jesus in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Rather than being burdened by our sins, we bring them to God in hope and the peace that forgiveness brings.

I n addition to our regular schedule of Masses this weekend, the monthly Teen Mass will be held at 1pm in St. Augustine Church. All are welcome to attend this Mass.

Christmas Project All parishioners are invited to join our Religious Education students in donating Christmas gifts for the clients of Bread and Roses, Lazarus House, and the Pregnancy Care Center. Please bring donations of "baby goods" to the parish center by December 18th: cuddly toys, baby bottles, baby blankets, baby sleepwear, bath towels, children's slippers and toiletry items including body wash, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, and toothpaste.

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