As trying and difficult as 2020 has been, it is, in some ways, surprising to find that next weekend is already the First Sunday of Advent!  As we reset the calendar on the Church year – and prepare to reset the secular calendar as well in about a month – it is a good time to embrace a little bit of normalcy and tradition.  For decades now, the Music Ministry has presented the Annual Advent Lessons and Carols on the third Sunday of Advent.  This year is no different with the program scheduled for Sunday, December 13^th.  Due to the ongoing pandemic concerns, the program will be scaled back a little – for example, the Illuminari will not be participating this year – but the Raphael Choir and the Shekinah Ringers have been working hard to prepare their portion of the program to inspire and uplift you during this period of preparation and penance.  Be sure to mark your calendar so you won’t miss this long-standing St. Joseph’s tradition.  If you cannot be there in person, plans are being made to live stream the program on Facebook.  Watch the bulletin for more details in the upcoming weeks!