O Lord, we beseech thee, let thy continual pity cleanse and defend thy Church, and, because it cannot continue in safety without thy succor, preserve it evermore by thy help and goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
If you are visiting or new to the Advent, we hope that you will feel welcome and at home. Please join us after Mass for Coffee Hour downstairs in Moseley Hall, and, if you will, fill out a visitor’s/newcomer’s card so that we can keep in touch.
Infant & Toddler Nurseries. The Infant Nursery is on the 4th Floor of the Parish Hall. This space is for infants during the 9 am service (and for infants and toddlers during the 11:15 am service).
9:00 am Toddler Nursery. Located in Moseley Hall, this space is for toddlers during the 9 am service.
Child care for children who do not require one-on-one supervision and are potty-trained is available on the third floor during the 9 AM and 11:15 AM Mass. Check in with the Church School Nursery supervisor.
The flowers in the Lady Chapel are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Charles Sunergren.
9:00 Coffee Hour: The hosts this morning are Bette Boughton and Marilyn Smith. Next week the hosts will be Ray Porter and Tom & Carolyn McDermott.
11:15 Coffee Hour: Melanie McNaughton, David Malone, Michael Oliveri and Paul Moore host the coffee hour this morning. The hosts next week will be Jean & Marie Rateau and some others to be named later.
To view a list of available dates, go to http://coffee.theadvent.org to select a date to co-host, or speak with Nan Ritenour during Coffee Hour.
Please do not leave your valuables unattended in the pews or at coffee hour.
All persons baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit are invited to the Altar to receive the Body and Blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. If you wish to receive a blessing, come to the Altar and cross your arms over your chest.
THIS WEEK
Play Ball! Your valiant Advent Swingers have a “bye” this week and will next play on Saturday, August 14, when they face the Newton Presbyterian “Press” at the Boston Common Softball Field. Up-to-the-minute results, pictures, schedules, and discussions will be posted all season long both at our church page (http://theadvent.org/parilife/softball.htm) and on our “Advent Swingers” group on Facebook!
MISSION & OUTREACH CORNER
Advent Meal Rota: Can you help provide a meal to an Advent family welcoming a new child into their home, or perhaps a parishioner experiencing health issues? If so, please email
to receive more information about upcoming births and volunteer opportunities. Help us renew the Advent meal rota tradition.
Community Groups are small weekly discipleship groups where parishioners study God’s word in the Bible, pray together, and encourage one another in their Christian life. Please contact the person(s) listed for more info.
Sudbury Group (West)
Thursdays, 7:30 pm
Marcia & Jarvis Coffin
978-443-6306
Somerville Group (Metro North)
Thursdays, 7:00 pm
Suzanne & Mark McInroy
857-928-3987
ODDS & ENDS
Discount Vouchers for the Boston Common Garage are available for $5.50 each from Nola Sheffer. You can find her between the 9:00 and 11:15 Masses at the Coffee Hour or Entr'acte. The vouchers can be used after 4:00 PM weekdays, and all day Saturday and Sunday. The current batch is valid through April, 2011. (The date is now printed on the voucher.) Questions?
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