Advent Wreaths 2024

St. Thomas of Canterbury church

St. Gregory the Great church

Saint Ita church

​Check out our three parish Advent Wreaths! The use of the wreath and candles during Advent are a longstanding Catholic tradition originally adopted by Christians in the Middle Ages as part of their spiritual preparation for Christmas. 🕯️ 

The word Advent comes from the Latin word "adventus", meaning “coming” or “arrival.” Advent is a period of anticipation leading up to Christmas, marking the four Sundays before December 25th. This is an important time for reflection, prayer, and spiritual preparation. We light specific candles on our wreaths each Sunday as we prepare for the coming of the Lord. 💜 🩷 ​