| Advent
2004
"Preparing the way - waiting on the Lord!" |
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Holy
Angels advent wreath with its purple, rose,
and white candles symbolizes our journey of
4 Sundays to Christmas.
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Father
Waldon lights the final purple candle as the
advent journey of spiritual preparation concludes. |
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Father
Waldon elevates the statue symbolizing the Christ child,
to the accompaniment of the hymn, "I Am". |
Glory
to God in the highest! The darkness is conquered by
light - here the Christmas Trees and nativity scene
glow in the darkened church. |
The good news of the nativity is proclaimed in the
gospel and homily.
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Poinsettias and candlelight richly
decorate the altar for the sacrifice honoring the
savior. |
For
unto us is born
this day
a Savior -
Christ the Lord! |
The
celebration of the eucharist is the centerpiece of the
midnight liturgy. |
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Feast of the
Holy Family |
The light of a winter's morning illuminates
our nativity scene, blending Catholic and African traditions. |
A special Christmas tree, bearing the daily advent offerings
of parishioners. |
A
final look at the advent-turned-Christmas wreath and
altar decorated with rich, cultural fabric. |