LESSONS -- “He must increase, but I must decrease.”
Isaiah 65:17-25
1 Thessalonians 5:(12-15)16-28
John 1:6-8,19-28
or John 3:23-30
Psalm 126 or Canticle 3 or 15
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Advent Colors
By Greg Dues
"The traditional color of Advent is purple or violet. It symbolizes a penitential spirit that has been associated with this season. Liturgists and other church leaders have begun clarifying the theme of Advent, emphasizing that it has its own distinct theme and is not a "little Lent." Some liturgists have promoted a new, or renewed, Advent color: a dark blue. While at first a little shocking to parishioners, this color has foundation in the evolution of Advent. In northern European countries and England there was a tradition to use for Advent a shade of violet different from that used for Lent. It tended more toward dark blue because of the kind of dye used. This color seems proper also because of the role of Mary in the mystery of the Christmas event.
Traditionally on the third Sunday of Advent, rose-colored vestments have been used. This color anticipates and is symbolic of the Christmas joy announced in the first word of the Entrance Antiphon: "Rejoice" (Latin, Gaudete)."
-- Quoted from "Catholic Customs and Traditions"
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday, December 14th – Holy Eucharist at 9:00AM
- Loose Plate offering: Uganda Missionary Support
- Annual Meeting: This Sunday
- Christmas Eve Mass at 7PM
- Bishop Schofield’s annual visit: March 15, 2009
2 Samuel 7:4,8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Luke 1:26-38
Psalm 132 or 132:8-15
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