Making the Most of our Advent Journey together!
As we journey to the Manager to encounter the new-born King make the most of our journey by doing one or more of the following:
Mass & Reconciliation Times
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
- Mon Dec 7- Vigil 7pm Mass
- Tues Dec 8- 9:15am and 5pm
Tues Dec 8- 7pm (Spanish at Huron Valley Catholic School, Ypsilanti) Read More
Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Thurs Dec 12- 4:30pm Prelude with Mariachi Band & Mass at 5pm (bilingual + outdoors) Read More
Christmas Eve Sign up to attend Mass in Church
- 12 noon Mass for Seniors (Aged 65 +)
- Masses at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm (Spanish) and 10pm.
Christmas Day Sign up to attend Mass in Church
- 7am, 9:30am and 11:30am.
Additional Mass on Tuesdays @ 5 pm during Advent with Talks at 5:30pm (Dec. 1, 15, 22)
Confession Times
- Saturdays Dec 5 and 12- 2:00 to 4:30pm (First Reconciliation 9am-12noon)
- Sat Dec 19 3:30pm to 4:30pm
- Tue Dec 22 7pm to 8pm
- NO Confessions on Dec 26
Prayer & Benediction
Resources with links for the Novena for Our Lady of Guadalupe and information on the apparition from Susan Chapa, Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry, Diocese of Lansing: The apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Mount Tepeyac in 1531 was the first Marian apparition in the world and came only 39 years after the arrival of Christopher Columbus to Mexico.Read More
Here are links to where you can find the novena (begin the novena on Dec. 4):English: https://americaneedsfatima.org/Our-Blessed-Mother/novena-to-our-lady-of-guadalupe.html
Spanish: https://www.aciprensa.com/recursos/novena-a-la-virgen-de-guadalupe-1839
Watch and share the powerful documentary narrated by famed actor Jim Caviezel as scholars and religious experts weigh in on the miraculous history of Catholicism in Latin America and the power of the image of Guadalupe.
Click here to watch for free on tubi: Guadalupe: The Miracle and the Message
Celebration of our Lady of Guadalupe
Saturday, December 12 at 4:30 PM
Musical Tribute by Mariachi Band
to Our Lady begins at 4:30 PM with Mass outdoors at 5 PM
You can come outdoors or stay in your cars in the large parking lot next to the Church.
You and your family are invited to join in a bilingual celebration (Spanish and English) in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of all the Americas. Children are invited to bring a flower to Mass. A reception follows Mass.
Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Sábado, 12 de Diciembre a las 4:30 de la tarde
La Serenata con música de mariachi
a las 4:30 PM y la Misa aire libre comienza a las 5 PM
Puede venir afuera o quedase en su coche (pone su coche en el estacionamiento grande cerca de la iglesia).
Te invitamos a ti y a tú familia a nuestra celebración bilingüe (Español e Inglés) en honor a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, patrona de las Américas. Invitamos a los niños a traer una flor a la misa. Después de la misa tendremos una recepción.
Faith & Service Opportunities
The Road to Bethlehem: Daily Reflections and Enrichment for your Parish
Sign up at www.formed.org/advent
• daily Advent reflections by Dr. Tim Gray;
• weekly videos, audio talks, and book excerpts on FORMED related to the theme of the week;
• email reminders every morning;
• Brother Francis Advent reflections for kids; and
• a weekly action item to help you put the Advent message into practice.
Bishop’s Year of the Bible:
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Advent Wreaths & Prayers
Advent Wreaths and Candles are available for purchase near the bookrack in the church.
Click here for Advent Wreath Prayers in English and Spanish
Click here for the Advent & Christmas Novena
Would Your Family Like to Light the Advent Wreath?
If so, please add your name to the Sign Up Board located in the Gathering Space at Church, or contact Sue Wawrzaszek at liturgy@stfrancisa2.org, 734-821-2123.
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12)
Other Advent Resources:
Create a Jesse Tree – A Special Project for the Whole Family
Jesse Tree Resources
Observe an Advent Calendar. Here’s one put together by the USCCB, available in both English and Spanish: