Preparing for the Coming of the Lord with Hope and Faith
In late fall, as the days get shorter and the sky grows darker, Catholics enter into the season of Advent. Advent comes from the Latin word, adventus, which means a coming or an arrival.
In December, we will begin a new series on hope which will continue throughout the new year. I will begin the series with a talk on December 8, entitled, “The Virtue of Hope: Foundations and Applications.” It would seem to me that to live with genuine hope in our modern world is an essential task of modern Christian disciples and a way to credibly evangelize those we encounter.
Please explore the many opportunities to deepen your faith at The Basilica as we continue our pilgrim journey together. May the God of Jesus Christ – the God of light and peace – be with you and your families at Advent, throughout the Incarnation Season, and beyond.
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Peace,
Fr. Daniel Griffith, Pastor and Rector
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Family Advent Wreath Making
November 23, 3:30pm
Make your own wreath and enjoy coffee and donuts with your family and community. There is a $10 fee per family.
Advent Decorating
November 30
Bring friends or family and volunteer together. Please register for planning purposes. Christmas Decorating will be December 23.
Advent Blessing, Dinner and Presentation by Lindsey Young
December 5, 5:30pm
Join Fr. Daniel Griffith for a blessing, followed by dinner and presentation by Lindsey Young, author of the “Getting Open” series for the MN Vikings. She will talk about her own mental health journey and how it inspired her mission to end the stigma around mental health by helping others tell their stories. Sponsored by The Basilica Mental Health and Access and Inclusion Ministries. Please register for the dinner by November 28.
Thanksgiving Mass
November 28, 8:30am
Interfaith Service 10:00am, Hennepin Avenue Methodist Church
Friday after Thanksgiving, No Masses held, Basilica Campus closed
Prayer
Gregorian Vespers for Christ the King, November 24, 3:30pm
Advent Evening Prayer, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 3:30pm
Taizé Prayer with Confession December 17, 5:30pm
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick within Mass
December 7, 10:30am
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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Bi-Lingual Mass
December 8, 5:30pm
Celebrate with the Banderas and traditional Aztec dancers with music by La Familia Torres-Peña. The procession dance begins on the plaza at 4:45pm, the Mass is followed by a fiesta.
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Eucharist
December 9, 7:00am and Noon, Holy Day of Obligation
Blessing of the Bambinelli
December 15 at 9:30am and Noon
On Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent, you are invited to bring the baby Jesus from your home nativity for a blessing during the 9:30am and Noon Masses.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Schedule
The historic Church will be beautifully decorated with evergreen trees and poinsettias. The music, liturgy, and community create a special Christmas experience for all.
Christian Life
Poverty Simulation
November 23, 9:00am
Interactive activity designed to cultivate a new understanding around poverty and its contributing factors.
Side by Side Saturdays: Mindful Journaling + Community Packing Event
December 14, 9:00am
Presentation by Margaret Hasse on mindful journaling and packing kits of toys and activities for children at the People Serving People shelter. Side by Side Saturdays is an innovative St. Vincent de Paul Ministry where community is built between our parishioners and our neighbors with lived experience of homelessness.
Mission Advancement
Get Ready for Basilica Day of Giving
November 21
Double your gift and double your impact—up to $40,000 to The Basilica Fund!
Handel’s Messiah Concert and Dinner Event
December 19
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and renowned vocal ensemble will bring Handel’s Messiah to life at The Basilica. Join us for the pre-concert reception and dinner. RSVP by December 4. Proceeds support The Basilica’s mission and ministries.
Year-End Giving Spotlight
Consider making a stock gift, donating through a charitable distribution from your IRA, or designating a gift to The Basilica from your Donor Advised Fund. Consult your financial advisor to determine which method of giving is right for you.