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Advent
Advent from the Latin word adventus means coming or arrival. The focus of the season of Advent is the anticipation of and preparation for Jesus’ return at his second coming. In this season we affirm that Christ has come, Christ has risen, and Christ will come again.
Advent begins this year on Sunday December 1 and runs through Christmas Eve.
On Sunday November 30 we will be making Advent wreathes in the parish hall between the two services and after the 10:30 a.m. service.
Beginning on Sunday November 23 there will be materials for keeping Advent in your home in the arched bookcase in the parish hall. You can also download these.
The Incarnation Seasons at Saint Mark’s
The first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the Church Year and we will be reading the Gospel of Matthew until next November.
40 Stories from Matthew Every Christian should know will help you explore the Gospel.
On Sunday December 7 at 4 p.m. will be the service of Advent Lessons and Carols
Christmas Eve – Pageant and Family Service
5:00 p.m. December 24
The Christmas Pageant forms the core of this beloved service. The Nativity story is told by readings, music by the Canterbury Choir and costumed children.
The service ends with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
There are non-speaking parts in the pageant for children of all ages. Neighbors, friends and visiting family members are invited to participate in the Christmas paeant.
Christmas Eve – Solemn Service
11:00 p.m. – December 24
carols by choir and congregation beginning at 10:30 p.m.
This service is marked by glorious music and the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
Carols by the choir and congregation begin at 10:30 p.m. with the service itself beginning at 11:00 p.m.
Christmas Day service of communion & hymns
10:30 a.m. December 25
Blessing of Homes for Epiphany
On the Feast of the Epiphany, January 6, Pastor Vicki offers the opportunity for her to come and bless your home and mark your door with the traditional chalk symbol.
You can sign up to have your house blessed here.
Note that is the weather is bad, house blessings will be cancelled.
You can also bless your own home and mark your own door using this form.