This year is a Christmas like no other in a year like no other. As I write, I have just finished recording my part for our upcoming virtual Lessons and Carols. “Virtual… one of those words we now use daily for reasons we could not possibly have imagined. Yes, indeed, our celebration of Christmas will look very different both in our church and our homes this year. Yet at Christmas this year more than ever, we cling to the eternal truth that never changes. Jesus is the light that shines in darkness and the darkness cannot overcome it…
Our Collaborative Mass for Christmas
On this Christmas like no other in a year like no other, when the obligation to attend Mass continues to be suspended, please gather virtually with us, and with friends and family near and far, to celebrate Christ’s birth with
Watch Now – Our Virtual Grade 1 Christmas Pageant
Earlier this morning, during the Religious Education Program’s Family Mass Fellowship, students and families enjoyed the premiere of our first-everVirtual Grade 1 Christmas Pageant. It is now available for everyone, so the whole Collaborative can share in this Family Mass and
Watch Now – Our Virtual Service of Lessons and Carols
Collectively, we are all experiencing a Christmas like no other. As a Collaborative, we grieve the loss of the sights and sounds of literally thousands of parishioners flooding our doors to celebrate the birth of our Lord. Yet, when placed
Clergy Trust Christmas Collection
Each Christmas, the parish collections benefit the Clergy Health and Retirement Trust which cares for the health and well-being of our priests in good standing. By supporting the collection, you can show your appreciation for the priests who have made a
Coming Sunday, December 20 – Our Virtual Grade 1 Christmas Pageant
On Sunday, December 20, during the Religious Education program’s morning Family Mass Fellowship, students and families will enjoy the premiere of our first-ever Virtual Grade 1 Christmas Pageant. Beginning at 10:00am, the pageant will be available here on our website
“Our Virtual Service of Lessons and Carols” – Launches Friday, December 18 at 5:00pm
Collectively, we are all experiencing a Christmas like no other. As a Collaborative, we grieve the loss of the sights and sounds of literally thousands of parishioners flooding our doors to celebrate the birth of our Lord. Yet, when placed
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December 8: Evening for Women – “Waiting in Joyful Hope”
Space for Advent Prayer and Reflection with Kelly Meraw and Anne Mears Tuesday, December 8 at 7:00pm on Zoom All women of the Collaborative are warmly invited to join. To register for the evening and to receive the Zoom link,
Caring for Our Common Home: Living in Gratitude and Harmony with Creation
“Purchasing is always a moral – and not simply economic – act.” Pope Francis [L.S.146] Now that the season of giving is upon us, it is important that we take a moment to reflect on what it is we are