Advent Devotional Book

Each year, we create an Advent devotional book comprised of submissions from our parishioners and community…one devotion each day that speaks to the reading of the day. Download The Wondrous Gift is Given our 2023 Advent Devotional Book

 

 

ADVENT EVENTS & SERVICES

Advent Wreath Candles

November 25–26, December 2–3

An Advent wreath in the home is a beautiful religious tradition. A set of candles is $5 and available after our weekend Masses. Be creative and add fresh greenery from your yard or garden.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bedding Drive

Through Christmas

Bring new twin (not XL) bedding (sheets, pillows, blankets, and comforters) in original packaging for local children in need of a bed to sleep in. Leave in blue barrel in the church or bring to Rectory.

The Madeleine Gift Tree

Through Sunday, December 11

Tags available beginning Nov. 25 on our outdoor tree in the Parish Hall turnaround. Bring gift with affixed tag to the Rectory by Dec. 11. Benefits: Children of Incarcerated Parents Program at Northwest Family Services, and Community Transitional School.

Advent Faith Sharing with Therese Fenzl

Mondays, Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11, & 18, 6:30 pm (Zoom)

Email tfenzl@themadeleine.edu for info and the Zoom link.

Reconciliation

No Communal Reconciliation Service, but the sacrament is available by appointment and on these drop-in days/times:

    • Fridays, December 1, 15, 22 • after 8:00 am daily Mass
    • Thursdays, December 7, 14 & 21 • 4:00–6:00 pm
    • Friday, December 8 • after 9:00 am Mass
    • Saturdays December 2, 9, 16 & 23 • 4:00–4:40 pm

The Madeleine Marketplace • Parish Hall

Thursday, December 7

2:00 pm, Marketplace • 6:00 pm, Tree Lighting and Carols—Get a jump on holiday shopping, and enjoy food, refreshments, and adult beverages. Photos with Santa, too!

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Friday, December 8

9:00 am (School) and 6:30 pm Mass—We join on this feast day to celebrate Mary’s ongoing intervention for us and the grace given to her from God, shared through all time.

Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, December 10 • Parish Hall

11:00 am—A family affair, offering great food and fellowship.

Handel’s Messiah

Sunday, December 10 • Main Church

3:00 pm—Hallelujah! Join the Bravo! Northwest Chamber Choir & Orchestra and Conductor Michael Kissinger in this classic Advent musical tradition. Tickets: bravoconcerts.com

School Christmas Program

Thursday, December 14 • Main Church

6:30 pm—Enjoy the wonderful sounds of the season. The kindergarten through fifth grade classes will deliver their talents in joyous measure, celebrating music from around the world. May the spirit of goodwill and peace resonate through each of us.

Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite

Monday, December 18 • The Old Madeleine Church

7:00 pm—The North Pole Cello Sextet from 45th Parallel Universe performs Duke Ellington’s jazzy arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Tickets: www.45thparallelpdx.org

Choirs Perform at the Grotto Festival of Lights

Madeleine Children’s Choir • December 19, 5:00 pm

Hour of Adoration and Prayer for Peace

December 30

9:00 am–10:00 am—Hour of Adoration and Prayer for Peace in our Country and World Led by Therese Fenzl.