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In the Gospel, the angel Gabriel comes to a young virgin in Nazareth to announce that God has chosen her to bear the son of God, to provide a home for the Lord.

In the church and hopefully in your home, the evergreens continue to stand and the poinsettias, though often visibly tired, persist.

On Gaudete Sunday a theme of joy runs through our readings. Isaiah, returning to the promised land after years of exile, describes the wonders God will accomplish.

Yes, you read the title right. That’s “O” the letter of the alphabet that most reminds us of breakfast cereal, tires, doughnuts, hula-hoops, no-hitters, and Advent. In many parishes, “O” is the first word said in the new Church year.

A Christmas message from Bishop Zarama.

We welcome everyone to join us in celebration of the birth of Christ on December 24th & 25th.

Learn more about what some refer to as the best-kept secret of the Catholic Church - the seven principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

Beginning in January 2024, Holy Infant will resume the Fireside Chats in which Father Robert visits with as many parishioners as possible in their neighborhoods and homes through informal “fireside chats”.

​​​​​​​The bonds of love are eternal, relationships we form are eternal. In the end, our relationship with God and our relationships with one another are all the matters, everything else is dust that will be vaporized.

You are invited to join the new diocesan NC Catholics Caring for Our Common Home. 

As you reflect on 2023, please consider if you have the desire to share God’s love with our high school-aged teens in 2024.

Our October sale was such a great success that we are hosting another coffee sale after masses on December 9-10. This time we will also have stocking stuffer sets of 6 – mini bags of ground roasted coffee (2.2 ounces) to spread the Christmas cheer

As we begin a new liturgical year, the “Collect” or opening prayer for the First Sunday of Advent is worth reflecting upon:

“Watch!” The final word of today’s Gospel binds together our readings on this first Sunday of Advent.