Our Advent Theme at Transfiguration and St Catherine of Siena this year is "Strengthen the Vine by Welcoming Emmanuel'. Join us at church in celebrating the Advent and Christmas season with Emmanuel! We invite you to our special gatherings and services filled with joy, hope, and the spirit of togetherness. Let's come together to embrace the true meaning of this wonderful time of year by strengthing our relationship with Jesus and welcoming him into our hearts.
Advent begins the weekend of December 2-3 and concludes on the weekend of December 23-24. We hope that you will be able to take advantage of the many great opportunities of the Advent season offered by both parishes.
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Not Your Typical Church Ladies: Advent 2023 Podcast
- Advent Week One: Welcoming Emmanuel with John the Baptist
- Advent Week Two: Welcoming Emmanuel with Mary
- Advent Week Three: Welcoming Emmanuel with Joseph
- Advent Week Four/Christmas: Welcoming Emmanuel with the Shepherds and Angels
- Feast of the Holy Family/Epiphany: Welcoming Emmanuel with the Magi
- Companion Guide
Holly Jolly Kitchen: Kids Advent and Christmas Series
- Week One: I Can Believe In God
- Week Two: God Can Do Anything
- Week Three: God Has a Plan
- Week Four (Christmas): I Can Celebrate Jesus
- Week Five: I Can Be Like Jesus
Advent Activities, roughly in calendar order. All activities are at the church specified. (T) is the Church of the Transfiguration, and (SC) is Saint Catherine of Siena. * means the event will be streamed on the host church's YouTube channel.
Monday Evening Prayer at 7 p.m.:
Advent Penance Service: Dec 4 (SC)
Advent Candlelight Prayer Service: Dec 11 (T)
Advent Prayer Service: Dec 18 (SC)
Sister Barbara Moore Advent Series: How does Scripture strengthen the "vine of our lives"?: Saturdays at 10 am (SC), link to live stream or replay below by date.
Christmas Concert in the Round (with light reception):
Sun. Dec 3 @ 3 pm (SC)
Featuring Musical Performances from Both Parishes and light refreshments
Immaculate Conception Masses:
Thurs. Dec 7th @ 7 pm (T), Fri. Dec 8th @ 9 am (SC)*
Advent Family Fun Day (Open to All):
Sun. Dec 10th @ Noon (T-Education Center)
Honeoye Community Concert Band Concert:
Sun. Dec 10th @ 2 pm (SC)
Cozy Winter: Afternoon of Song:
Sun. Dec 17th @ 3 pm (SC)
CHRISTMAS SERVICES SCHEDULE
4th Sunday of Advent Mass Schedule:
Sat. Dec 23rd @ 4 pm Mass (T), Sun. Dec 24th @10:45 am (SC)
Christmas Eve Masses (Sun. Dec 24th):
3 pm (SC), 3:30 pm (T)*, 5:30 pm (T), 10 pm (SC)*
Christmas Day Mass (Mon. Dec 25th):
10 am (T)
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass:
Jan 1 @ 9 am (SC)*
Both Parish Offices Closed:
12/25 & 12/26; 1/1 & 1/2