First Sunday of Advent celebrated in Diocese

December 6, 2023 at 11:08 a.m.
Members of the Block family participate in the lighting of the Advent wreath during Mass on the First Sunday of Advent in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Farmingdale. John Batkowski photo
Members of the Block family participate in the lighting of the Advent wreath during Mass on the First Sunday of Advent in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Farmingdale. John Batkowski photo

Parishes in the Diocese joined the Church throughout the world in celebrating the First Sunday of Advent, Dec. 3. On this day, the Advent wreath is blessed and then usually parishioners are invited to light the first purple candle.

The four-week season which calls upon the faithful to reflect on the coming of Christ at Christmas ends on Dec. 24 at which time the Christmas season begins.

PHOTO GALLERY: First Sunday of Advent in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Farmingdale.

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Parishes in the Diocese joined the Church throughout the world in celebrating the First Sunday of Advent, Dec. 3. On this day, the Advent wreath is blessed and then usually parishioners are invited to light the first purple candle.

The four-week season which calls upon the faithful to reflect on the coming of Christ at Christmas ends on Dec. 24 at which time the Christmas season begins.

PHOTO GALLERY: First Sunday of Advent in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Farmingdale.

PHOTO GALLERY: Parishes celebrate First Sunday of Advent

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