It's time to prepare. Christmas is only about three weeks away. Shopping to do. Cookies to make. Parties to plan. Gifts to wrap. Stress to survive! Oh, my!
It's also time to prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus. That preparation began Sunday, Nov. 28, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods with an Advent vesper service and it continued on Monday, Nov. 29, with the annual "Hanging of the Green" in Providence Center's lobby.
Traditionally, the Advent season is a time for expectation, reflection, preparation and great joy. And that great joy certainly was plentiful as the 12-foot Christmas tree was adorned by those who were in a festive mood. They also enjoyed refreshments along with their good spirit and decorative assistance.
Several Sisters of Providence participated as did staff members and friends. Sister Marsha Speth, the Congregation's vicar, led the prayer which was followed by singing.
Please feel welcome to stop by and see the tree and enjoy the other beautiful places on the Sisters of Providence motherhouse grounds. Be sure to stop by The Gift Shop at Providence Center for its annual "Light Up for Christmas Sale" Dec. 4-10.
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