Bishop celebrates Mass First Sunday of Advent in St. Nicholas Church, Passaic

December 2, 2021

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FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT To mark the First Sunday of Advent, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney made a pastoral visit to St. Nicholas / Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Passaic Nov. 28 where he celebrated Mass in St. Nicholas Church. During the Consecration of the Eucharist, the Bishop elevates the Host with Father Rolands Uribe, pastor, assisting, as Deacon Ramon Lizardo censes the altar with altar server Catherine Luis.

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Bishop celebrates Mass for First Sunday of Advent for St. Nicholas/Our Lady of Fatima parishioners in St. Nicholas Church in Passaic

PASSAIC To mark the First Sunday of Advent, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney made a pastoral visit to St. Nicholas / Our Lady of Fatima Parish here Nov. 28 where he celebrated Mass in St. Nicholas Church. During the Mass, the Bishop blessed the Advent wreath and lit the first candle on the wreath, which represents hope as Catholics worldwide await the coming of Christ on Christmas Day. The start of Advent also marks the beginning of the new liturgical year.