Today we celebrate the second Sunday of Advent. The time of awaiting Christ in the feast of Christmas and in our private lives gives us the real person as an example of being like that. The person which is very important for us today is St. John the Baptist. In the Gospel, we will see him in the precise environment of time, place and living space. We see his three steps to be holier and closer with God. We have to follow his way to find happiness in our lives.
In the Eucharist, which we now celebrate we have the three steps of awaiting Christ by John the Baptist. 1. We go to the desert – we come to Church to find a place far from the noisy world, 2. We hear the Word of God – which realizes our sinfulness. 3. After Mass we proclaim this Word of God in our private lives by words, deeds and brotherly love. This is our way to salvation; this is our way to meet God.
Holy Masses
December 4, 2022 – 2nd Sunday of Advent
HC 10:00 AM for +Helen Kazmarek from Timothy Ratajczak
December 11, 2022 – 3rd Sunday of Advent
HC 10:00 AM for ++Sophi & Frank Koger and Helen and Ted Purcell from Pam and Bob Koger
December 18, 2022 – 4th Sunday of Advent
HC 10:00 AM for ++James and Helen Otto from James L. Otto Jr.
Announcements
- My warmly Thank you to all people who helped us on the Holiday Polish Food Sale and around it. We did great job. The Sale was well done. The all visitors were very glad about the food and warm welcome.
- As the members of our Church we are responsible for our future and we will pray and `look for new active members of our Community of Holy Cross in Baltimore, MD.
- Please check the Blog of our web site: www.holycrosspncc.org
- Thank you for your donations to the Cemetery Care Fund and All Souls Day prayer. God bless you.
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- Christmas Wafers – Opłatki – let Father know how many Christmas wafers we need for family’s vigil supper. 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 Sunday before Dec 23rd.
My source of power in prayer is the Vine. If I am the branches abiding in Christ, He will supply the power.
(Andrew Murray – Treasures of Wisdom )
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.
One Main Point
METANOIA (repentance)
Metanoia means “afterthought,” a change of heart and mind about what is and what is not important in life, followed by a corresponding change in behavior, or “bear[ing] fruit.” It does not mean having an emotional binge of remorse over a past that is now beyond our control. Repentance is also the first word Jesus preaches about (Mt 4:17), and the message Jesus sent disciples out to preach (Mk 6:12).
Reflections
- What is the basis of my self-worth? A certain “separatedness” because of my social class or my actions in the Holy Church?
- What is my value system now, and how does God call me to view my world differently?
- In my baptism, what in me should die, and what will have a new life?