Spirit News

Holy Spirit Parish Weekly Newsletter

The Christmas Season has begun! Each day of the Octave has something new, from the author of the Book of Revelation to the majestic Feast of Mary, Mother of God. Here is your weekly update with what is going on in the Parish.

Monday, December 27th

St. John the Evangelist

What does the Diocese's cathedral, the only non-synoptic Gospel, and the Book of Revelation (a.k.a. the Apocalypse) have in common?

St. John the Evangelist!

Tuesday, December 28th

Holy Innocents, Martyrs

Killing of children for selfish ends is nothing new. This Feast day commemorates the innocent children whom Herod slaughtered in his attempt to thwart God's plan. The Church views these children as among the first martyrs.

Thursday, December 23rd

NO ADORATION THIS WEEK

We unfortunately will not be having adoration this week, but will be back next week. (Thursday Jan. 6th.) Please feel free to offer the Anima Christi Prayer as a Eucharistic devotion when you cannot make it to the adoration chapel.

Saturday, January 1st 2022

Mary, Mother of God

We have a special 11:00 AM Mass to commemorate this Holy Feast ...

... even though the Bible never says Mary is the "Mother of God.

Sunday, January 2nd 2022

Epiphany of the Lord

Mysteriously, three wise men from foreign lands arrive and give homage to an infant or toddler Jesus, honoring His Lordship and being a sign that He came to save all people - Jew and Gentile alike.

Want More Music In Your Christmas?

Listen to and Learn The Lyrics for these beautiful Carols & Hymns to make your Christmas brighter!

- Oh, Holy Night -

- The First Noel -

- Oh Little Town of Bethlehem -

THE SYNOD

LISTENING SESSIONS START JANUARY 10th!

Want to get more out of Mass?

Prepare for Sunday!

"God the Father, faithful and merciful, has foretold to him the coming of a Savior who would restore the broken covenant, and create a new relationship of friendship, understanding and peace."

~ Pope St, John Paul II