San Jose Parish Announces December Celebrations
This December, San Jose Parish invites everyone to participate in a series of special celebrations, highlighting faith, family, and community. The festivities kick off this Sunday, December 8th, the Day of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.
Marking a Milestone: 14 Years of Perpetual Adoration
The day holds a double meaning for the parish, marking not only a celebration of Mary’s Immaculate Conception, but also the 14th anniversary of the Perpetual Adoration Chapel. The milestone will be commemorated with the recitation of the Holy Rosary in front of the Blessed Sacrament at 7 a.m. Immediately following, at 7:45 a.m., the first Holy Mass of the day will be celebrated.
Throughout the remainder of the day, the parish will host two additional Masses: one at 10 a.m., which will include the Consecration of Children to Mary, and another at 8 p.m. to further celebrate the Conception of Mary.
Advent Gatherings: Faith and Community Collaboration
Continuing the spirit of communal faith, every Monday of Advent, families from the parish will gather in homes within the community for a special event.
The gatherings, a time for reflection, prayer, and fellowship, will see neighbors coming together to share the spirit of the season.
This Monday, December 9th, the gathering will take place at 7:15 p.m. at the Ranieri Family home, located at Maradona 2348. Attendees are invited to bring the image of the Baby Jesus from their nativity scenes for a special blessing.
Celebrating the Feast of the Holy Family
As December draws to a close, the parish extends an invitation to all married couples to participate in the Feast of the Holy Family celebration on Sunday, December 29th at 10 a.m.
The celebration will include a special moment of renewing marriage vows. Couples interested in participating are asked to register at the Parish Secretariat, or contact them via phone at 412026 or WhatsApp at 3496-499925.
What is the significance of December 8th for St. Francis of Assisi Parish in San Jose this year?
## San Jose Parish Marks a Special December
Today we’re joined by Alex Reed, a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in San Jose, to tell us about some exciting upcoming events. Welcome!
**Interviewer:** Thanks for joining us. It seems December is a busy month for your parish?
**Alex Reed:** It certainly is! We have a lot of wonderful celebrations planned, starting this Sunday, December 8th, with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.
**Interviewer:** That’s a very important feast day for Catholics.
**Alex Reed:** Absolutely. And this year, it holds a special meaning for our parish because it also marks the 14th anniversary of our Perpetual Adoration program. [[1](https://www.sfoasj.com/)]
**Interviewer:** That’s a fantastic milestone! Can you tell us more about Perpetual Adoration?
**Alex Reed:** Perpetual Adoration is a beautiful devotion where members of our parish commit to spending time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, day and night, 24/7. It’s a powerful way to connect with God and seek his guidance.
**Interviewer:** What other celebrations are planned for December?
**Alex Reed:** We’ll have Advent activities for families, Christmas carol services, and of course, our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses. We truly invite everyone in the community to join us and experience the joy of the season.
**Interviewer:** That sounds wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing this information with us, and best wishes for a blessed December.
