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Friday Dec. 2, 2011Friday Dec. 2, 2011

Opening SongOpening Song“Alive Again”“Alive Again”(Matt Maher)(Matt Maher)

Opening SongOpening Song“Alive Again”“Alive Again”(Matt Maher)(Matt Maher)

First ReadingFirst Reading

Isaiah 29:17-24Isaiah 29:17-24

Responsorial PsalmResponsorial Psalm

““The Lord is my lightThe Lord is my light

and my salvation.”and my salvation.”

GospelGospel

A reading from the Holy Gospel A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (Mt 9:27-31)according to Matthew (Mt 9:27-31)

Brief Advent ReflectionsBrief Advent Reflections

Advent Reflection on “Alive Again”Advent Reflection on “Alive Again”By Tom WebberBy Tom Webber

**And out of gloom and darkness,And out of gloom and darkness,

the eyes of the blind shall see.the eyes of the blind shall see.The lowly will ever find joy in the LORD,The lowly will ever find joy in the LORD,

and the poor rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.and the poor rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 29:18-19Isaiah 29:18-19

Prayers of the FaithfulPrayers of the Faithful

Response:Response:

Lord, hear our prayer.Lord, hear our prayer.

Closing PrayerClosing Prayer

Lord God, open our hearts to the joyful hope of this Advent season. As we prepare to enter the mystery of your Son’s incarnation, help us to recognize his presence in family, student, colleague and neighbour. In so doing, may we, like the shepherds of Bethlehem be ready to welcome him at Christmas. We ask you this in Jesus’ name. Amen Amen

Closing SongClosing Song“O Come O Come Emmanuel”“O Come O Come Emmanuel”

by Sugarlandby Sugarland

Closing SongClosing Song“O Come O Come Emmanuel”“O Come O Come Emmanuel”

by Sugarlandby Sugarland

GOD IS GOOD!GOD IS GOOD!ALL THE TIME!ALL THE TIME!

RemindersReminders MON DEC. 5 – “Mass version 2.0”MON DEC. 5 – “Mass version 2.0” TUES/WED DEC. 6 & 7 Long PeriodTUES/WED DEC. 6 & 7 Long Period

DUE DATE for ALL Final Presentation Report and Materials DUE DATE for ALL Final Presentation Report and Materials (Powerpoint, movie, tri-fold, etc.)(Powerpoint, movie, tri-fold, etc.)

Powerpoint – on USB sticksPowerpoint – on USB sticks Start of “Early Bird” PresentationsStart of “Early Bird” Presentations

WED DEC. 7 – Gifts for Soledad KidsWED DEC. 7 – Gifts for Soledad Kids THURS DEC, 8 – Immaculate Conception MassTHURS DEC, 8 – Immaculate Conception Mass

Feedback Sessions in ClassFeedback Sessions in Class FRI DEC. 9 – Christmas Prayer and Get-TogetherFRI DEC. 9 – Christmas Prayer and Get-Together

Soledad Christmas PartySoledad Christmas Party EXAM WEEK – DEC. 12-15EXAM WEEK – DEC. 12-15

Remaining Final PresentationsRemaining Final Presentations ALL HAVE TO BE PRESENTALL HAVE TO BE PRESENT

Happy AdventHappy Advent&&

Happy WeekendHappy Weekend