St. Paul the Apostle

The Third Sunday of Advent is traditionally called Gaudete, or Rejoice, Sunday—and all of the readings for this week invite us to do just that. This first reading from the prophet Zephaniah opens with a threefold call to joy, “Shout for joy… sing joyfully…. Be glad and exult with all your heart” (Zephaniah 3:14). Israel rejoiced in the presence of her saving God, but this joy can only be made complete in the coming of the Messiah.

Time travels so fast! It’s already the Third Sunday of Advent! Beginning today, there are 10 days, 240 hours and 14,400 minutes more to go before Christmas. We are getting closer to the doorstep of Christmas 2018. But how meaningful it will be if every single minute is dedicated to more loving, more forgiving and more giving!

’Tis the season of preparation. Whether this is your fifth Advent or your fiftieth, we want to help you prepare to meet Jesus in a whole new way. We’re so excited to get started!