We welcome you to experience Advent and Christmas liturgies at Holy Name of Jesus throughout the month of December. Advent is a time of spiritual preparation and there are many resources available to help you in your prayer! From FORMED.org or the Hallow App to making a commitment to daily Mass or an hour of Adoration – please check out the Advent Resources section on this page for more ideas.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Advent Season Schedule 2024
Advent Confessions
Saturdays 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Wednesdays at 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 18 is our Advent Reconciliation Service from 5:45-8 p.m.
Advent
First Sunday of Advent, Dec. 1
Second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 8
Third Sunday of Advent, Dec. 15
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 22
Solemnity
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Since this Solemnity falls on a Sunday, we celebrate the second Sunday of Advent on Dec. 8, and the solemnity is transferred to Monday, Dec. 9. It is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year. Please join us for Mass on Monday, Dec. 9, at 8 a.m. or the school Mass at 9:15 a.m. Those who are able to observe the solemnity by participation at Mass are strongly encouraged to do so.
Christmas Liturgies and Season Schedule
Christmas Eve – Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024
Join us as we prepare for Mass with Congregational Carols and Anthems prior to each Mass
4 p.m. Mass in the Church – School Choir with Handbell Choir
4 p.m. Mass in the GSC– Sunday Evening Band (Guitars, Keyboard and Drums)
6 p.m. Mass in the Church – Sunday Evening Band (Guitars, Keyboard and Drums)
10 p.m. Mass in the Church – HNOJ Choir, string quartet and organ
Christmas Day - Wednesday, Dec. 25
9:30 a.m. Mass in the Church (organ, piano and cymbells)
Join us for a 15-minute prelude before Mass
School Christmas Break
Monday, Dec. 23 – Friday, Jan. 3
Parish Offices Closed
Dec. 24-25
Dec. 31 closing at noon
Jan. 1
Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God Mass - New Year’s Day
Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 1, at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Advent Resources
Below are Chris Kostelc's top recommendations for this season of Advent.
Hallow App - The Complete Guide to the Season of Advent: https://hallow.com/
Dynamic Catholic - Best Advent Ever: www.dynamiccatholic.com/advent/best-advent-ever.html
Word on Fire - Bishop Barron’s Daily Advent Reflections: https://www.wordonfire.org/reflections/advent
USCCB Advent Calendar - www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year-and-calendar/advent
FORMED Advent Calendar:
At FORMED.org you’ll find a seemingly endless list of engaging Catholic formation content. FORMED has video series, movies, talks, music and more for children, teens and adults too. FORMED is free for HNOJ parishioners and can be accessed online or via their app for all devices and smart TVs. Convenient, free and full of great content.