Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Praying and Giving Together this Christmas

Posted on December 8, 2020
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, We find ourselves journeying through a most uncommon Advent season. Despite the unique challenges presented by our current circumstances, our gaze remains fixed upon Christ. These weeks leading to Christmas are a special time in [read more...]

25 Bible Verses that Countdown to Christmas

Posted on December 7, 2020
Here’s another great Advent Calendar — fun for OLW children (and families) as we countdown to Christmas. Click the following link to view, download and print this calendar: 25 Bible Verses Countdown To Christmas

Fr Augustine Reflection

Posted on December 7, 2020
3rd Sunday of Advent  Dear Parishioners,   Gaudete!  Rejoice!  Today, on the third Sunday of Advent, we celebrate Gaudete Sunday, Latin for “Rejoice” (who knew my Latin classes would pay off so well!).  It is an earnest call from the Church to truly rejoice.  Rejoice [read more...]

Join Us For Friday Morning Bible Study

Posted on December 5, 2020
Zoom with OLW’s bible study group.  Enjoy fellowship and share insights on the bible. To receive the Zoom sign-in code, email biblestudy@olwparish.org.

Three Great Advent Calendars!

Posted on December 4, 2020
On the Advent 2020 page of our website, we have posted some great content to help you learn about the Advent Season and to prepare for the birth of our Savior this Christmas.  There are three noteworthy calendars you might [read more...]

Second Sunday of Advent: PEACE

Posted on December 4, 2020
The second week, there are two candles and we remember that Christ said, “Where there are two or more of you gathered in my Name, there also shall I be.” Advent Prayer: Lord, as we enter into the second week [read more...]