December 2023 archive of From the desk of Fr. Tharp
January 31, 2023 - The Feast of the Holy Family
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 12/28/23
Next Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
New Year’s Eve (Sunday afternoon) and Day (Monday)
New Year’s is NOT a Holyday of Obligation this year. There is NO SUNDAY EVENING Mass on New Year’s Eve. Liturgically it is still the Feast of Mary the Mother ... Read More »
December 24, 2023 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 12/22/23
Next Sunday: Feast of the Holy Family Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Fourth Sunday of Advent (today) is Christmas Eve
We will celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent on the morning of Sunday, December 24, and begin the celebration of Christmas Masses that afternoon at 3:00 p.m. I realize ... Read More »
December 17, 2023 - Third Sunday of Advent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 12/22/23
Next Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Advent Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Christmas is on a Monday this Year
We will celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent on the morning of Sunday, December 24, and begin the celebration of Christmas Masses that afternoon at 3:00 p.m. I realize that asking ... Read More »
December 10, 2023 - Second Sunday of Advent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 12/07/23
Next Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Christmas is on a Monday this Year
We will celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent on the morning of Sunday, December 24, and begin the celebration of Christmas Masses that afternoon at 3:00 p.m. I realize that asking Catholic ... Read More »