Saint Philip the Apostle Preparatory School Clifton, Nj

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Christmas Schedule 2021

Confessions in English and Spanish

Sunday, December 19, at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm
Monday, December 20, at 7 am and 7:30 pm
Tuesday, December 21, at 4:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Wednesday, December 22, at 7:00 am and 7:30 pm
Thursday, December 23, at 7:30 pm
Friday, December 24, at 8:30 am and 3:30 pm
Saturday, December 25, at 1:30 pm

Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24th

4:00 pm, 6:00 pm (in English)
8:00 pm (in Spanish)
Late Night Mass: 10:00 pm (English)

Christmas Day Masses, Saturday, December 25th

6:30 am Mass at Dawn
8:00 am, 10 am, 12 pm (in English)
2 pm and 4 pm (in Spanish)

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Las Posadas: A Visit to Bethlehem

Sunday, Dec. 19, at 5:30pm

Celebrate the Advent season with a Nativity event for the whole family on Sunday, Dec. 19, on the lawn in front of the convent at 5:30pm. Come dressed as shepherds and angels if you can, but dress warmly. Event is weather permitting

The event includes Las Posadas, a traditional Hispanic Advent celebration; Pictures with the Holy Family and St. Nick; Caroling, snacks and more!

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Final Rorate Caeli Masses of Advent This Saturday

I n Honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Saint Philip Church will have its last Rorate Caeli Mass of the Advent season on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 6:45 a.m. These Masses, offered only during Advent, are celebrated in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Traditionally they are celebrated at sunrise and are lit only by candlelight.

The Rorate Caeli Masses are also celebrated to help us prepare for Christmas. Advent is a time of preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ, for whom we wait in joyful hope. The world is mired in the darkness of sorrow and sin, and Christ brings to us the light of hope and mercy. In this way the light of Christ "dawns" on the world every Christmas, and on our hearts and minds every day. For more information, see stphilipsparish.com/rorate-caeli

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St. Philip Giving Tree to Help Needy Familes

Bring Gifts or Purchase Online Through December 15

St. Philip Giving Tree has arrived and is in the vestibule. Please plan to take an ornament to spread the love of Jesus to others who are less fortunate. The tree is filled with ornaments to help Refugee and Migration Services of the Diocese of Arlington. Get your ornament and gift back to the rectory or place it under the tree in the vestibule by December 15. All of these items can also be found on their Amazon wishlist at ccda.net/mrswishlist. If it is helpful you can order the items from there to be sent directly to the Office of Refugee and Migration Services. Of course you can also bring the item to the vestibule or the rectory.

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Take Note

"Christ in the City" Presentation Dec. 22 at 7:45pm in the Newman Room

St. Philip Parish welcomes Helen van Wijngaarden to speak about her experience with "Christ in the City" in Colorado. Helen attended Falls Church High School and grew up at St. Philip. After graduating from James Madison University, Helen is now spending a year in service. As we remember that the Holy Family was "homeless" on the night of Christ's birth, all are welcome to learn more about Helen's work.

One More "The Chosen" Watch Party Monday Night

We'll watch Episode 5 on Monday, Dec. 20, and then take a two-week break before reesuming on Monday, Jan. 10. We meet at 7:45pm in Hayden Hall to watch one episode and have a discussion led by Fr. Will. Refreshments are served. January dates are 10, 17, 24.

Men's Prayer Teams Forming

We are looking for men to spend an hour per month praying for our faith, for your family, and our St. Philip parish family. Working in teams of two or three, you would pick a day each month to come to the church to check in with your prayer brothers to say the rosary and pray for the needs of the parish. Imagine the blessings that will come to our parish from this group of men praying together over the month. We will be start during Advent and continue for one year. For more information, contact Kris Martini or Andrew Webb or sign up here.

Food Pantry Needs

The Food Pantry is in need of the following: pasta & pasta sauce, mac n cheese, soups (chunky and condensed), jelly, rice, veggies.There are three ways to donate. 1) Drop off nonperishable food or personal care items in the collection bin located inside of the church entryway. 2) Donate using the St. Philip Amazon Wish List. Items will automatically be delivered to St. Philip. 3) Make a financial donation.

Arlington Diocese Begins Multi-Year Anniversary Celebration

November 2024 will mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Diocese of Arlington-our Golden Jubilee. Beginning with Advent 2021, the next two years are designated as preparatory years for the Jubilee, followed by the Golden Jubilee year itself. Each year will have a different theme, rooted in the foundational truths of the Catholic Faith, with a steadfast focus on evangelization and works of mercy. A list of events and other Golden Jubilee information is available at arlingtondiocese.org/jublieehome

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