Today we celebrate the 1^st Sunday of Advent. What is all about Advent that makes this time so special? Preparation for Christmas is one thing, but that’s not all. Advent gives us a vision of our lives as Christians. Advent shows us the possibilities of our life.

Life is a continuous journey through time. A journey in cycles, like waves of the ocean, tides high and low and high again, on and on. Church liturgy clearly shows such a journey in faith, with a full cycle covering three years and then it is repeated. Each liturgical year takes a look at seasons and scripture from different point of view; this year we will see the point of view of St. Mark – very short and very precisely – this is the teaching of St. Peter.

In This New Liturgical year 2015 we will have in our mind the thought: “The Kingdom of God is in us”. Doing that we want to remember that we are Christians who focus our whole attention on God’s Kingdom. In every place we will proclaim it and live according it rules.

Holy Masses

November 30, 2014 – 1^st Sunday of Advent

10:00 AM for +Helen Rachuba from William Rachuba

December 7, 2014 – 2^nd Sunday of Advent

10:00 AM for God’s Blessing upon Nina Josephine Hall on the day of her Baptism

The Announcements

• The 1^st Christmas Bazar in our Parish is coming. Dec 13 is the date for it. Please encourage your relatives, friends and neighbors to be on it.
• We need cakes for the Desert on Christmas Bazar and some good alcohol’s & candy or fancy chocolates – if you are able to provide it; please let Ewa know.
• We move The next Polish Dinner on Spring.
• As the members of our Church we are responsible for our past and future and we will pray and look for new active members of our Community of Holy Cross Church in Baltimore, MD.
• Do you have anyone of any reason (for example: someone in Hospital) or life event you would like to pray for – Please ask and see Fr. Andrew.
• Christmas Wafers – OpÅ‚atki – Today we will bless them. You can pick up them from sacristy. Please get how many you need and give donation to Father.
• We need the cookies for the welcome of the singers in our Church please bring it on Sunday before Dec 23^rd.

Welcome Our Visitors

We welcome all our visitors who are present with us for worship this Sunday! Please introduce yourself to the Pastor after Mass. Please write your names in the guest book located in the vestibule of the church. Please remember that you are always welcome to join us in worship at Holy Cross Church.