Advent is a special time in the Church calendar. It is a time of paradoxes. We are beginning a new liturgical year while the secular world is ending one. We wait for the coming of Christ even as we acknowledge his constant presence with us. It is a time when we really experience the “already and not-yet” nature of our faith lives.
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT is one way to experience Advent waiting and the sense of joyful anticipation. We savor the sounds of our longing while reveling that Christ is already in our midst. What better way to do this than joining us on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 beginning at 8PM at St. Joseph Church, 767 Prospect St, Maplewood, NJ and sing with us familiar Christmas carols during this Parish Evening of Reflection and look at them through the lens of Advent. Carols by Candlelight is a wonderful way for families and friends to get together and celebrate with joyful anticipation the coming of the Lord.
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT is one way to experience Advent waiting and the sense of joyful anticipation. We savor the sounds of our longing while reveling that Christ is already in our midst. What better way to do this than joining us on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 beginning at 8PM at St. Joseph Church, 767 Prospect St, Maplewood, NJ and sing with us familiar Christmas carols during this Parish Evening of Reflection and look at them through the lens of Advent. Carols by Candlelight is a wonderful way for families and friends to get together and celebrate with joyful anticipation the coming of the Lord.
