~HAPPY ADVENT~


Advent is a beautiful season in the Church. The word Advent means "coming" or "arrival." It also marks the beginning of a new Liturgical Year.
The focus of the entire season is the celebration of the birth of Jesus the Christ in his First Advent, and the anticipation of the return of Christ the King in his Second Advent. Advent is far more than simply marking a 2,000 year old event in history or getting the best deal on your gifts for Christmas. It is celebrating a truth about God, the revelation of God in Christ in which all of creation might be reconciled to God.


UPCOMING EVENTS...........


SJA LOCK-IN
December 28th/29th
8pm-7am
"The Last Crusade"
Our life night will be based on the Indiana Jones movie "The Last Crusade"
Have you ever thought of how Catholic this movie is?????
We'll watch the movie and have a great CATHOLIC discussion about something as significant as the Holy Grail.
For this Eucharistic Church, this film offers an intriguing look at the importance of the Last Supper,
Christ's blood and everlasting life.
It'll be AWESOME!


Stuff to bring........
beach chair
sleeping bag
pillow
comfy clothes/shoes/jacket
you are allowed to bring ipods/phones
games


We'll provide snacks, BUT EAT DINNER!!!!


We need you to re-RSVP, just to verify you are still coming.
So far, 35 have signed up (we wanna make sure that is still the #)
FRIENDS ARE WELCOME! If you have invited a friend, don't forget to add them to your RSVP


PARENT VOLUNTEERS!
We need help! If you are able to help with the lock-in, we would sure appreciate it.
So far...it's me and Shuana!
You can take a shift OR stay the whole night! I promise it's fun!




PRAYERS FOR OUR FRIEND!!!!!
Lauren Wegner (Kasten Wegner's sister)- has been hospitalized since last Monday with complications from colitis. Her colon is not responding to meds to control her condition.
She's restricted to a nutritional IV and clear liquid diet, until improvement is shown. Surgeons will visit tomorrow to discuss the possibility of a complicated surgery.
It is also unknown if she has ulcerative colitis, or Crohn's.
Please pray for ...
*Wisdom for her Drs. to make a correct diagnosis.
*Continued strength; relief from pain.
*Quick and complete healing.
*Financial stability/peace and comfort for her and her family.
Also pray for God's special blessing to all the wonderful, caring Drs. and nurses here at Portland Providence.






God Bless and have a Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas!!!!