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Blessing and Lighting of the Parish’s Outdoor Trees and Nativity Display
Saturday, December 3rd
Join us in prayer and song on the front lawn of the rectory after the 5:00 PM Mass on Saturday, Dec. 3rd, as we rededicate these public symbols of our joyful anticipation of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.

Advent Lessons and Carols
Readings and Music to
Prepare the Way of the Lord
Sunday, December 4th
3:00 PM in the Church
Before the mania of shopping and the secular distractions to Christmas take their toll and threaten to poison your anticipation of December 25th, take time to hear the promise of the scriptures and sing the songs that remind us of what we really anticipate and await, the coming of the long-promised Savior, Jesus Christ.
Join us in prayer, song and reflection to
Prepare the Way of the Lord in our hearts.

St. Joseph R.C. Church — Advent 2011
Opportunities for Prayer, Worship, and Receiving the Sacraments

Advent 2011
St. Joseph Church

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession)
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: after the 7 AM & 9 AM Mass
Saturday: after the 8 AM Mass - Saturday: 4 PM to 4:45 PM
and also upon request
Special for Advent: Wednesday, December 21st, from 7 PM to 8 PM

Holy Hour for Life
Dec. 8th following the 7:30 pm Holyday Mass
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
The Rosary
Prayer for the Respect of all Life
This hour before the Blessed Sacrament includes Adoration, the Rosary, Readings and Benediction for an end to abortion, for all victims of abortion, and for the respect and sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death. This event is part of the National Night of Prayer for Life to be held in churches across L.I. and the U.S.

SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST
The Lord's Day Mass Schedule
Saturday 5 PM, Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon & 5 PM
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
(Thursday, December 8th, a Holyday of Obligation to attend Mass)
Masses for this Holyday: Wednesday, Dec 7th, 7:30 PM
Wednesday, Dec. 8th, 7 AM, 9 AM, 12:10 PM, 5 PM, and 7:30 PM
Regular Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday through Friday: 7 AM & 9 AM
Tuesdays, when school is in session: 7 AM and 8:45 AM
Saturdays: 8 AM - First Friday Mass, Dec. 2nd: 7:30 PM