St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Fr. Mario and Staff members, we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May the Lord, Bless your hearths and family with abundance of Grace. Thank you for all your support to our Parish. St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Padre Mario y todos los trabajadores de St. Marys les deseamos una muy Feliz navidad y un muy prospero año Nuevo. Que Dios…
Lakeport and Kelseyville, CA
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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION An old joke asks, “What time is Midnight Mass?” The answer is not really obvious, since Christmas is unique in having several distinct celebrations. The readings and prayers vary greatly from hour to hour. The Vigil Mass hinges on the family heritage of Jesus and his origins. The concept of “midnight” predates clock time, and really has to do…
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION By now, the first Christmas carols are heard in the home, but usually not yet in church. What is a “carol” anyway? Originally, a carol was any kind of communal song sung at a festival such as a harvest. By the thirteenth century or so, carols were associated with household celebrations. “Carol” comes from the Old French carula, meaning a circular dance. Carols weren’t for church, since…
The Knights of Columbus Welcomes All to this Special Ceremony On Saturday, December 17, please join the Knights of Columbus at St. Mary’s Cemetery as we honor, thank and remember our veterans for their service and sacrifice. We are joining the Christmas wreath laying ceremonies happening at cemeteries across the country at the same time, precisely at 9 AM. **Recordemos a nuestros veteranos…
Advent Giving Tree at St. Mary’s The tradition continues: the Advent giving tree is in the vestibule with cards. Each card has a childs name, age and wished-for gifts. Over the next 2 weeks parishioners that are willing to share with those in need, should bring back the wrapped gift, with the card attached. You can give your gifts to the ushers…
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Before the Second Vatican Council in the mid-1960s, Advent had a strong penitential tone, reminiscent of Lent. From as long ago as the fourth century, some Christians began a solemn fast on St. Martin’s Day, November 11. This “Saint Martin’s Lent” extended all the way to Christmas, and was widely followed in the dioceses of France and Germany, and in the Middle Ages in England.…
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Among the Catholics seeking religious freedom in America were the Carrolls of Maryland, who arrived in 1649 from Ireland via England. Charles Carroll, born in Annapolis in 1737, was the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Inde-pendence, and was the longest-surviving signer. As was the custom for English Catholics, he attended English schools in Belgium and later…
Noviembre 26 de 5 a 9 p.m. Y Noviembre 27 de 10 a 1:00 p.m. En el Hall de St. Mary Immaculate Fr. Jose Ramon Perez De la Arquidiocesis de San Antonio Tx. Impartira este taller. Aparta tu lugar despues de las misas del domingo. Cupo limitado.