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Advent Services

The word “advent” means “coming.”  We celebrate the season by getting ready for Christ to come for us.  That makes Advent a penitential season, for we prepare for the coming of our Lord by repenting of our sins and receiving His gifts of grace and forgiveness in Christ. During Advent […]

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HOLY INNOCENTS

The First Sunday of Christmas falls on December 28th this year.  December 28th is also Holy Innocents day, in remembrance of those children who fell to Herod’s sword.  Although the lessons for today are for the First Sunday of Christmas, it is appropriate that we also acknowledge Holy Innocents Day.  […]

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