Holy Family Catholic Church

Holy Family Catholic Church, 13900 Church Place, next to the St. Andrews Gate, will observe the Second Sunday of Advent on Dec. 5. The first reading is from Baruch 5:1-9, and the second reading is from Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11. The Gospel reading is from Luke 3:1-6.

Liturgical Celebrations during December

• On Monday, Dec. 6, Holy Family will observe the day of exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. People are invited to come to pray for peace and vocations.

• Wednesday, Dec. 8, is the feast of the Immaculate Conception, Patroness of the United States. This feast day is a Holy Day of obligation. Holy Family will hold its usual Holy Day Schedule of Masses: on Tuesday, Dec. 7, for the vigil at 5 p.m.; and Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

• Saturday, Dec. 11, at 8:30 a.m. is the Mass of anointing of the sick. People are invited to come experience the healing power of Jesus.

Advent Day of Prayer

Holy Family will hold an Advent day of prayer on Saturday, Dec. 4. The day begins with Mass at 8:30 a.m., with refreshments at 11 a.m., followed by an outdoor Nativity scene decoration time. People can bring strings of LED Christmas lights, poinsettias, and lightly used, green, artificial Christmas trees for decorations. All are invited, including family and friends outside of Leisure World.

Masses

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The church is operating at its regular Mass schedule. Father Joseph Son Nguyen suggests that people wear masks while inside the church. Saturday (Vigil Mass) is at 5 p.m., and Sunday Masses are at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon. Weekday Masses are Monday-Saturday at 8:30 a.m., and confessions are on Saturdays from 4-4:45 p.m.