ADVENT 2024


Advent is the four-week liturgical season before Christmas, dedicated to preparing for Christ’s coming. It’s a time of hope, anticipation, and inner renewal, as we reflect on the promise of Jesus’ birth and His eventual return.
This Advent - the beginning of another liturgical year, our parish will embark on a journey of HOPE, a theme that will guide us on our spiritual journey.
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis will inaugurate the Jubilee Year 2025, inviting Catholics worldwide to join in a pilgrimage of hope. As we prepare for this extraordinary year, we will delve deeper into the meaning of hope, uniting with our global community in faith and anticipation. Jubilee 2025 is a time of renewal, forgiveness, and celebration of God’s mercy. The theme, “Pilgrims of Hope,” encourages Catholics to live as hopeful pilgrims, trusting in God’s guidance and grace as we journey through life’s challenges.
For families at the Church of the Little Flower, this theme can be deeply personal and communal, a chance to renew our trust in God, deepen our connections and engagement with the parish, and celebrate the hope that draws us all closer to Him.
This Advent, and as the Jubilee Year begins on Christmas Eve, we walk together as “Pilgrims of Hope,” united by our faith and the promise of Christ’s love.

Advent Begins December 1st
The Prophecy Candle symbolizes hope and the anticipation of Christ's coming.

Advent Prayer Intentions
This is the season for prayer, we pray for your intentions throughout the Advent Season.
The creche is out in the sanctuary, paper and pens available in the Gathering Space. Write your Advent prayer, drop it in the creche, and the priest will pray for your intention during the entire season of Advent.

Little Blue Books
Pick up a Little Blue Book of Advent reflections beginning November 24th.
Free at all Masses and at the Bernauer Parish Center while supplies last.
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Blessing of the Church Advent Wreath
November 30 & December 1st at all Masses.
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Sharing Trees
The Trees are up! Make Christmas Merry and Bright for Veterans, the Homeless, and kids and families in Newark and Elizabeth. Click here for details on wrapping and returning your gifts or to pick up a virtual tag.

Adopt A Family
Share your blessings this Christmas season with families in your community, your neighborhoods and your schools. All adopted family information is anonymous. Invite your family and friends to participate with you.
Click here for details and to choose a family.

Food Pantry Dinner Drive
Little Flower's Food Pantry is providing Christmas Dinner for those who frequent the pantry. Sign up here to provide a meal item.

Women's Ministry Christmas Gathering
December 5th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm in the parish center upper level Albergue room.
All are welcome! Bring cookies for our service project and to exchange!
Service project (package cookies for Runnels Hospital) and cookie exchange.
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Christmas is Calling You Home
December 6th at 6:00 pm.
Get in the spirit! Join us for the Little Flower Christmas concert and living Nativity. Tree lighting, Christmas Carols, cocoa and cookies to follow the concert. Don't miss it!

Berkeley Heights Winter Walk
December 7th from 3:00 - 6:00 pm.
Look for our table staffed with Little Flower parishioners near Total Health 492, Springfield Avenue and pick up some Christmas goodies!
