4th Sunday of Advent

Carolyn Kannapel • December 17, 2025

Pastor’s Notes for 21 December 2025 – Fourth Sunday of Advent & Christmas

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After the Babylonian exile,

Jechoniah became the father of Shealtiel, 

Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,

Zerubbabel the father of Abiud.

Abiud became the father of Eliakim,

Eliakim the father of Azor,

Azor the father of Zadok.

Zadok became the father of Achim,

Achim the father of Eliud, 

Eliud the father of Eleazar.

Eleazar became the father of Matthan,

Matthan the father of Jacob, 

Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary.

Of her was born Jesus who is called the Christ.

~ Matthew 1:12-16


The upper section of the Jesse Tree window at Chartres Cathedral, France showing Jesus at the apex and Mary below Him.

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The whole Holy Family parish staff wish you a Merry & Blessed Christmas.

As we rejoice in the coming of Christ, Emmanuel, once again, may we be renewed in the Love & Mercy of the Father for all of Creation. And may we share that Love & Mercy that flows from His Birth to all we encounter.

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Christmas Mass Schedule: Dec 24 @ 4p and 6p.        Dec 25 at Midnight & 8a

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Holy Family Parish Office will be Closed Wednesday 24 December 2025 until Monday 05 January 2026 for the Holiday Break. We will have our normal Mass schedule, except the special times for Christmas Eve and no Mass on Friday Dec 26. I will be around, so of course, if there is an emergency or pressing need, please call.



Nothing Less than saints for the Holy Family of God.

Holy Family, Rejoicing at Christ’s Birth, Pray for us.

~ Fr Jeremy M. Gries


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