The holiday season begins with Thanksgiving and it is no sooner over and planning and preparations for Christmas are thrust upon us! How easily the season of Advent can get lost!

Advent (from, "ad-venire" in Latin or "to come to") is a holy time of preparation that can lead our hearts and minds to the deeper meaning of our lives and Christmas. Before the rushing and busyness begins, the Saturday before Thanksgiving offers us the opportunity to experience a day in the quiet stillness of God that leads to the peace and hope we all long for at Christmas.

Pre-Advent Day of Reflection:

“Birthing Wonder…Advent Through the Lens of Scripture”

Date: Saturday, November 20th, 2021 10:00am – 3:30pm  

Presenter: Fr. Stephen Kluge, OFM joined the Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province in 1994 and was ordained in 2001. He spent most of his ministerial life ministering to the people of St. Francis of Assisi Parish on Long Beach Island, NJ. He was pastor there for 7 years. Before returning to LBI, Steve was parochial vicar of St. Francis Parish in Raleigh, NC where he ministered to men on death row, and served as the Spiritual Assistant to the local Secular Franciscan Fraternity. He is the author of a well -received book of poetry entitled, “From a Parish Priest” that can be found on Amazon.

Cost: $50.00 Bring Bag Lunch- “Coffee and…” and Drinks and snacks provided.

Non-Refundable, Non-Transferable Deposit: $25.00
Registration and Deposit due: November 5th, 2021

Limited Overnight Accommodations available on Friday or Saturday at an additional cost.