Advent Bible Study

Advent Anticipation: Meditating on the Gospel Christmas Story

Wednesday Mornings at 10:00 AM
Saint James Parish Center
December 4, 11, 18

At Christmas we recall what Christians understand as the turning point in human history, the very start of the Lord’s sojourn among us “for us and our salvation,” the start of the events that give us so much to hope for in this life and beyond.

Preparing for this recollection together in a more deliberate and personal way this year is a chance to connect with this reality more deeply!

This Advent our parish will be offering a three session meditation in preparation for the Nativity of the Lord at Christmas.

The focus will be on the Gospels that tell the story of the Angel Gabriel’s Annunciation to Mary, the Visitation of Mary with Elizabeth and the Birth of the Lord.

We will be reading through these accounts together and consider their meaning to us today.

There is no text or fee for this series. Registration is required for:

• reproduction of materials for our meetings together

• forwarding of reading materials for each session and

• access to the on-line option described below.

The series begins on Wednesday December 4, 2024. Two identical sessions are offered each week at 10:00 AM at Saint James Parish Center and then again at 7:00 PM at St. Elizabeth Seton Church.  It will be possible to join the 7:00 PM evening session online as well, via Google Meet (please indicate interest at registration to help us plan).

Consider joining others in person or online for this three week reflection on the deeper Christian meaning of the Nativity.  

To register please email Deacon Michael at saintjmdeacon@gmail.com.

All are welcome….even friends and family that do not belong to the parish!

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