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St. JudeRite of Christian Initiation

for Adults

SIGN IN AT THE WELCOME TABLE AND ENJOY THE FOOD

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This evening’s meal is provided by:

Grief Support & The Bereavement Committee

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PrayerSeminarian: Jeremy Maness

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SundayScripture Reading

Reading 1 2 SM 5:1-3

Reading 2 COL 1:12-20

Gospel LK 23:35-43

Gospel Reflection

Seminarian: Isaiah Minke

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Last MeetingNovember 12

Christian Morality

By: Brenda SteffensDale Brooks

Reference:This Is Our Faith: Chapters 18-22

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Tonight’s MeetingNovember 19

Advent Preparation &Liturgical Calendar

By: Isaiah Minke, SeminarianChristian Corona, Seminarian

Reference:This Is Our Faith: Pages 164-166

AdventPreparing for Christ

The Story

The Liturgy

“The Church, especially

during Advent and Lent

and above all at the

Easter Vigil, re-reads and

re-lives the great events

of salvation history in the

‘today’ of her liturgy.”

(CCC 1094)

The Meaning of Advent

“When the Church celebrates

the liturgy of Advent each

year, she makes present this

ancient expectancy of the

messiah…

For by sharing in the long

preparation for the Savior’s

first coming, the faithful renew

their ardent desire for his

second coming.” (CCC, 524)

John the Baptist

“He must increase, I must decrease.”- (John 3:30)

The last of the prophets and the

greatest. (CCC, 523)

He prepares us to receive

Jesus.

“Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand.”- (Matthew 3:2)

Mary“For the first time in the plan of salvation and

because his Spirit had prepared her, the Father

found [in Mary] the dwelling place where his

Son and his Spirit could dwell among men.”

(CCC, 721)

“I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me

according to your word.”- Luke 1:38

“Mary kept all these things, pondering them in

her heart.”

- Luke 2:19

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Table Discussion

What struck you or touched you in this presentation?

Did anything puzzle you?

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Break

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Catholic Fun FactSeminarian: Christian Corona

AdventAWAITING THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD

What is

Advent?

Advent – From Latin ‘adventus’ meaning ‘a coming, approach, arrival’

It is 4-week period before Christmas where we await the coming of Jesus, the Savior of the World.

Advent has two focuses: The coming of Baby Jesus in the manger, and the coming of Jesus, the Savior in His second coming.

What the

Catechism

says:

“When the Church celebrates the liturgy of Advent each year, she makes present this ancient expectancy of the Messiah, for by sharing in the long preparation for the Savior's first coming, the faithful renew their ardent desire for his second coming.200 By celebrating the precursor's birth and martyrdom, the Church unites herself to his desire: "He must increase, but I must decrease.” (CCC 524)

What Child is This? Silent Night

1. What Child is this who, laid to restOn Mary's lap is sleeping?Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet,While shepherds watch are keeping?

This, this is Christ the King,Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing;Haste, haste, to bring Him laud,The Babe, the Son of Mary.

2. Why lies He in such mean estate,Where ox and ass are feeding?Good Christians, fear, for sinners hereThe silent Word is pleading.

Nails, spear shall pierce Him through,The cross be borne for me, for you.Hail, hail the Word made flesh,The Babe, the Son of Mary.

3. So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh,Come peasant, king to own Him;The King of kings salvation brings,Let loving hearts enthrone Him.

Raise, raise a song on high,The Virgin sings her lullaby.Joy, joy for Christ is born,The Babe, the Son of Mary.

Silent night, holy nightAll is calm, all is bright

'Round yon virgin Mother and Child

Holy infant so tender and mildSleep in heavenly peace

Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night!Shepherds quake at the sight!

Glories stream from heaven afar;

Heavenly hosts sing Al-le-lu-ia!

Christ the Savior is born!

Christ the Savior is born!

Christ the Savior is born!

Silent night, holy night

Son of God, oh, love's pure light

Radiant beams from Thy holy face

With the dawn of redeeming grace

Jesus, Lord at Thy birth

Jesus, Lord at Thy birth

Jesus, Lord at Thy birth

Ways To Grow Closer to Jesus this

Advent:

Mass

Adoration

Silent Meditation – In Sinu Jesu, The Reed of God, Lectio Divina

The Holy Rosary

Small Penances

Nativity Scenes

Advent Wreathes

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Table Discussion

What struck you or touched you in this presentation?

Did anything puzzle you?

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Tonight’s Presentations

Questions and Answers

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Next MeetingDecember 3

Service Project

Bicycle AssemblyBring toolsDress comfortably

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Announcements

• Saturday Make-up sessions are at 10 am – Please use the North Entrance to the Pastoral Center

(park in the Northeast Lot for closest access)

• Presentations are posted at: https://stjudeparish.com/rcia-presentations

• Thanksgiving Break – November 26th (No Class)

• Service Project – December 3rd

• No Saturday make-up classes Nov 30th, Dec 7th.

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Q&AFr. Abraham ThomasFr. Joel Bako