Advent and Christmas at HNOJ | Holy Name of Jesus

We welcome you to experience Advent and Christmas liturgies at Holy Name of Jesus throughout the month of December. Advent is a time of spiritual preparation and there are many resources available to help you in your prayer! From FORMED.org or the Hallow App to making a commitment to daily Mass or an hour of Adoration – please check out the Advent Resources section on this page for more ideas.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Advent Season Schedule 2025

Advent Confessions
Wednesdays from 5:15-6:15 pm
Saturdays from 8:30-9:30 am

Our Advent Reconciliation Services will be held on the following days:
• Friday, Dec. 12, from 9:30–11:30 am
• Tuesday, Dec. 16, from 5:45–7:45 pm

Advent
First Sunday of Advent, Nov. 30
Second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 7
Third Sunday of Advent, Dec. 14
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 21

Solemnity

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Monday, Dec. 8
Mass times for this Holy Day of Obligation are as follows: 6:30 am, 8 am, and 6 pm

Advent Night of Reflection, Dec. 9

Save the date for this year’s Advent Night of Reflection that will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 6:30-8:30 pm. Dr. Pamela Patnode will speak on “Reclaiming Sundays: Why Worship, Rest, and Leisure Matter in a Fast-paced, AI World.” Dr. Patnode is a gifted presenter and well-known international speaker, author, and HNOJ parishioner. In addition to the talk, we will have a time of prayer in Eucharistic Adoration and a reception to discuss the topic with fellow parishioners.

Christmas Liturgies and Season Schedule

Christmas Eve – Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025
Join us as we prepare for Mass with Congregational Carols and Anthems prior to each Mass
4 pm Mass in the Church – School Choir with Handbell Choir
4 pm Mass in the GSC– Sunday Evening Band (guitars, keyboard, and drums)
6 pm Mass in the Church – Sunday Evening Band (guitars, keyboard, and drums)
10 pm Mass in the Church – HNOJ Adult Choir, string quartet, and organ

Christmas Day - Thursday, Dec. 25
9:30 am Mass in the Church (organ, piano, and cantor)
Join us for a 15-minute prelude before Mass

Parish Offices Closed
Dec. 24-26
Dec. 31 closing at noon
Jan. 1

Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God Mass - New Year’s Day
Wednesday, Dec 31, at 5 pm
Thursday, Jan. 1, at 8:30 and 10:30 am

Advent Resources

Below are Chris Kostelc's top recommendations for this season of Advent.

Hallow App - The Complete Guide to the Season of Advent: https://hallow.com/

Dynamic Catholic - Best Advent Ever: www.dynamiccatholic.com/advent/best-advent-ever.html

Word on Fire - Bishop Barron’s Daily Advent Reflections: https://www.wordonfire.org/

USCCB Advent Calendar - https://www.usccb.org/resources/2025-advent-calendar

FORMED Advent Calendar:

At FORMED.org you’ll find a seemingly endless list of engaging Catholic formation content. FORMED has video series, movies, talks, music and more for children, teens and adults too. FORMED is free for HNOJ parishioners and can be accessed online or via their app for all devices and smart TVs. Convenient, free and full of great content.

Each of us grew up with a different way of counting down the days to Christmas. Some families listened to Christmas music by day and watched Christmas movies each night. Other families lit the purple and pink candles of an Advent Wreath week after week until it was almost Christmas. Some of us slowly opened one door at a time on a family advent calendar. Whatever your tradition, waiting in anticipation of the celebration of Jesus’ birth was one of the great joys of childhood.

We welcome you to experience Advent and Christmas liturgies at our parish throughout the month of December.

A note about incense

We will be using incense at the 10:30 am and 5:30 pm Sunday Liturgies during the season of Advent. For those with sensitivities, you may wish to consider joining us at our 5 pm (Saturday) and 8:30 am Liturgies where we will refrain from using any incense.

Incense will be used at the 10 pm Christmas Eve Mass. There will be no incense at the 4 or 6 pm Christmas Eve Masses, nor the 9:30 am Mass on Christmas Day.