Advent & Christmas 2023
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Interactive Advent & Christmas Calendar
Prayers, links, videos, reflections, and activities all designed to help you prepare to receive Jesus in the Eucharist at Christmas & maintain the wonder and joy through the Christmas season. Printable Version
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The Joy of Giving
As we prepare our hearts to encounter Jesus at Christmas, we have many opportunities to live out the Joy of the Gospel by giving to others who are in need during this season including:
- Giving Trees supporting Headstart and local needy families
- Brown bag Sundays for OCAP
- Father Carr’s meal & gift programs
- Holiday Church Decorating
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Anointing of the Sick
Tues, November 28 • 7:10PM (SM)
Sat, December 9 • after 4PM Mass
Sun, December 10 • after 10:30 Mass
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Experience the healing grace of God's mercy
Confession can seem intimidating, but many find it to be a healing encounter with Jesus that leaves them filled with peace.
“Don’t be afraid; go to Him!”
You don’t have to be embarrassed or nervous about your sins! The Lord’s love is infinite and he is waiting to shower you with his mercy. Read more.
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Confession Times
- Sunday: 7:45 AM to 8:15 AM St. Peter site 11:30 AM to 11:50 AM St. Mary site
- Tuesday: 5:45 PM to 6:15 PM St. Mary site
- Friday: 8:15 AM to 9:00 AM St. Peter site
- Saturday: 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM St. Peter site 2:45 PM to 3:30 PM St. Peter site
At the St. Peter site, the confessional is located in the side chapel. At the St. Mary site, the confessional is located at next to the elevator on the upper level.
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Holy Day Masses
Immaculate Conception • Friday, December 8
7:30AM St. Peter* 12:10PM St. Peter 6:30PM St. Mary
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Saturday Dec 23 Sunday, Dec 24
4:00PM St. Peter 8:30AM St. Peter 10:30AM St. Mary
Christmas Eve • Sunday, December 24
4PM St. Peter* 10PM St. Mary
Christmas Day • Monday, December 25
8:30AM St. Peter* 10:30AM St. Mary 12:30PM St. Peter (Español)
Feast of Mary, Mother of God • Monday, January 1
7:30AM St. Peter* 6:30PM St. Mary
Please note: The Feast of Mary, Mother of God is NOT a holy day of obligation this year.
* Masses will be live-streamed on YouTube at: bit.ly/MBSOshkoshLive -
This year, the 4th Sunday of Advent falls on Christmas Eve. The infographic below can help you select which Masses you will attend December 23, 24 and 25 to celebrate both the 4th Sunday of Advent and Christmas.
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Growing Your Faith This Season
Encounter Holy Hour
November 28 & December 19 • 6PM • St. Mary Site
Be with Jesus. Be healed. Be transformed. Adoration & guided prayer begins at 6PM with Mass & Anointing to follow at 7:10PM. Learn more.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Tuesday, December 12 • 6:30PM • St. Mary Site
Our Lady of Guadalupe is the Patroness of the Americas, Unborn Children and the New Evangelization. Join us in celebrating her feast day! 6:30PM Mass & Procession | 7:30PM Reception.
Sunday, December 17 • 12:30PM • St. Peter Site
Please join us for this very special event to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe with Mass in Spanish, music and delicious food. You will want to take part in this energetic and beautiful feast day experience! Mass at 12:30PM followed by Fiesta in McKeough Hall afterward.MBS Interactive Advent & Christmas Calendar
December 3 - January 6
Prayers, links, videos, reflections, and activities all designed to help you prepare to receive Jesus in the Eucharist at Christmas & maintain the wonder and joy through the Christmas season. Printable Version | Online Version
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Advent Reading
Beautiful EucharistA stunning collection of life- changing reflections and personal stories — from the most beloved authors of our time — about their personal encounters with Jesus in the Eucharist.
Available at Connection Centers during Advent or by contacting the parish office.
Little Blue BooksThese devotional books provide daily reflections for the Advent & Christmas Seasons.
Available in the church and parish office beginning Nov 19.
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