Rejoice in the Presence of God!
written by Rev. Mark Suslenko
“Shout for joy, O daughter Zion! Sing joyfully, O Israel!” “Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!” These words from the Prophet Zephaniah and the Letter of St. Paul to the Philippians frame the festive call of Gaudete Sunday.
Fr. Emmanuel’s Weekly Homily
Second Sunday of Advent
WELCOME TO THE DESERT!
My dearly beloved in Christ, welcome to the desert; a place that keeps us away from distractions, a place that reminds us of the Reason for the Season; a place that builds our trust in God.
Hear the Voice of the Lord
written by Br. Silas Henderson
Hearing the voice of the Lord in the distance demands action, but this isn’t only an invitation to turn away from personal choices and sins that may limit or even prevent God’s coming among us. And this turning — conversion — isn’t only about what we give up, it is really about accepting the gift that we are being offered.
Sacred Heart Senior Lunch
Will Not Be Held in December

We will not be hosting a Senior Lunch on the first Friday of December (December 3rd). However, we will be having a Senior Lunch New Year’s celebration on the first Friday of January (January 7th)!!! So keep your holiday spirit to share with each other on that day! A great way to start the New Year!

Thanks to you all for your kind consideration and understanding!  Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season!

Reconciliation:
The Sacrament of Healing During Advent

Please join your parish family in celebrating the Sacrament of Healing.

There will be extra times for Reconciliation:
Wednesday, December 1st, 15th and 22nd from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
Monday, December 20th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.

These days and times are in addition to the Saturdays before Mass from 3:15PM to 4:00PM.

Advent Prayer Service

This evening, to help us get into the holiday spirit, we are having a prayer service at 6:30PM, with a focus on the Nativity. The prayer service will be look at who we resemble in the Nativity Story. The evening will be full of prayer, scripture, songs and witness talks. Stay after for a dessert potluck in the hall! Bring a dessert to share with the group!

Contact Stephen Williams for more information at 619-884-2746 ext.102 or email at: religioused@sacredheartob.org.

As a reminder, before the service there will be Reconciliation from 5:30PM to 6:30PM.