I wish you and your family a very blessed and prayerful Advent season.
Homily First Sunday of Advent
This is what our Lord wants of us, this Advent, together as a community of faith, we will be transformed.
Safe Hospitality
Starting December 16 we will be limiting entrance points into the church. Our goal is a 100% safe and secure campus for our parishioners and guests.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
December 7, 5:30pm Vigil Mass
Sips and Noshes following – gourmet small bites and beverages. RSVPs are appreciated for planning.
Friday, December 8
7:00am & Noon Eucharist
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 10, 5:00pm, Basilica
we will celebrate with the Banderas and traditional Aztec dancers in a bi-lingual Mass with music by La Familia Torres-Peña. A procession and dance begins on the plaza at 4:15pm with a fiesta following Mass.
Vespers during the Season of Advent
December 10, 17, 3:00pm
Celebrated in The Basilica Choir Stalls
Advent Taizé Prayer with Individual Confessions
December 12, 5:30pm
Gathered in the presence of Christ, we sing uncomplicated, repetitive songs.
Messiah Dinner and Concert
December 14, 5:30pm
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and a renowned vocal ensemble.
Advent Blessing, Dinner and Presentation
December 19, 5:30pm
Presentation from Don Shelby, writer, actor, media personality. Don will share his journey overcoming strokes. Registration required by December 12. Free of charge.
The Basilica Fund
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Art in background by John August Swanson