Keep in Mind the Reason for the Season
We have a secular song that fits this new season. “You’d better not cry. You better not pout. You better be good. I’m telling you why. Santa Claus is coming to town.” We are in the countdown for Christmas. However, it is not Santa Claus that we are expecting, but it is the Child Jesus, born in a poor stable. Many of our holiday songs can help us keep the season in mind. I love hearing these songs year after year. However, the real Reason for the Season is Jesus.
Here at St. John’s, we will have a wide array of celebrations.
Besides the beautiful scripture readings and hymns, we will celebrate the Immaculate Conception on Dec. 8. Our school children will have a well-prepared Mass that day to honor Mary.
On Dec. 12, we will honor Our Lady of Guadalupe at the Saturday evening 5 p.m. Mass with lots of good music, some Aztec dangers and tons of food.
On the nine days before Christmas, we will have the Filipino celebration of Simbang Gabi.
There is something here for everyone in the family. You will need to pick up and read our church bulletin to remember these events. Don’t miss these opportunities of spiritual growth.
You will be pressured to buy lots of gifts, but the most important thing to remember is TO KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS.
Peace,
Fr. John
