Category: Daily Reflections for Advent

Celebrate the Miracle of Christmas with us at All Saints Parish.

Gift wrapping: love it or leave it?

Set up a gift-wrapping command center at your house, complete with wrapping paper, tape, scissors, ribbon, tissue paper, etc. Once complete, your children can offer their wrapping services to busy family members and neighbors.

Isaiah 7:10-14
Romans 1:1-7
Matthew 1:18-24

“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her.

On Christmas Eve some people light the Christ Candle, a large white candle set in the center of the Advent wreath. The Christ Candle represents Jesus as the Light of the World.

Create a special Christ Candle in your own home by decorating a dedicated candle with symbols: crosses,

Many young kids are eager to start babysitting … likely the ones that have yet to change their first diaper! One way to gain experience is to offer “parent helper” services to your family, neighbors, and friends.

The duties of a parent helper vary but may include: cleaning a specific room,

Advent and Christmas are full of beautiful imagery. Go over the following list with your family and complete a photo scavenger hunt along with it! (Bonus points if you post the photos and tag the parish!)

Purple: The primary color of Advent symbolizes preparation and sacrifice.

Calling all angels, shepherds, inn keepers, and wise men…

Our annual Christmas Pageant at our 4pm Mass on Saturday, December 24th at St. Joseph Church. We need your help to tell the story…

Any children,

One of the most famous Advent traditions is the Advent wreath. There is much rich symbolism to be found in this beautiful tradition. 

The Advent candles remind us that Jesus is the light of the world.