December 24, 2023
Fourth Sunday of Advent
US Conference of Catholic Bishops
Will He Rule Forever
Word on Fire, Bishop Robert Barron
Daily Reflection
Creighton University’s Online Ministries
Readings and Reflections
Third Sunday of Advent
Gaudete Sunday is the Third Sunday of Advent. The Introit for Gaudete Sunday, in both the Traditional Latin Mass and the Novus Ordo, is taken from Philippians 4:4,5: “Gaudete in Domino semper” (“Rejoice in the Lord always”).
Four Gifts for You this Advent
Penance Service
Family Parish Penance Service Monday, December 18th at 7 pm St. Joseph Church, Fredonia.
Rosary for Peace
Advent Night Prayer
Night prayer will be offered at SEAS this Friday evening at 6:30pm. Night prayer includes sung and spoken prayers, a Scripture reading with a brief reflection, and a hymn to the Blessed Mother. The service lasts approximately 30 minutes. Please enter the church through the side doors facing the parking lot. All are welcome!
Christmas Mass Schedule
Illumination – Peaceful Gregorian Chants – Dan Gibson’s Solitude
Need to relax? Try an hour listening to Illumination – Peaceful Gregorian Chants by Dan Gibson’s Solitude. Make sure your sound is on and enjoy!
Illumination – Peaceful Gregorian Chants – Dan Gibson’s Solitude [Full Album]
The Lord’s Vineyard Bulletin for Sunday, December 17, 2023
Bulletin
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Third Sunday of Advent
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Readings and Reflections
December 17, 2023
Third Sunday of Advent
US Conference of Catholic Bishops
The Voice of One Crying Out in the Desert
Word on Fire, Bishop Robert Barron
Daily Reflection
Creighton University’s Online Ministries
Second Sunday of Advent
Visit our Advent Page
9 Things to Know About Advent
Daily Prayer and Living the Catholic Basics guides in PDF format.
Why (and How) to Return to Sunday Mass
Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day Celebration
Sunday, December 10 at 12:30pm NCCS School Gym, 336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Enter from 4th Street entrance doors. Bring a dish to pass. Contact Natalie Hoebener: call or text 716-581-1879 or email nhoebener@thelordsvineyard3.com.
Celebración del Día de la Fiesta de nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Domingo, 10 de diciembre Gimnasio de la Escuela Católica del Norte de Chautauqua 336 Washington Ave. Dunkirk. Entra por las puertas de entrada de la calle 4Trae un plato para pasar Si tiene alguna pregunta póngase en contacto con Natalie Hoebener nhoebener@thelordsvineyard3.com or text/call 716-581-1879
Advent Night Prayer
Night prayer will be offered at SEAS this Friday evening, December 15th at 6:30pm. Night prayer includes sung and spoken prayers, a Scripture reading with a brief reflection, and a hymn to the Blessed Mother. The service lasts approximately 30 minutes. Please enter the church through the side doors facing the parking lot. All are welcome!
Bambinelli Blessing
Bring your Baby Jesus to any Mass next weekend, December 17th (Gaudate Sunday) to be blessed. Don’t forget to wear pink!
Francesca Battistelli: “Be Born In Me (MARY)”
Rosary for Peace
Christmas Mass Schedule