Reconciliation during advent
As we prepare for the coming of Christ into the world, we pause to reflect on ourselves and how we have lived the Gospel of Christ. In doing so, we examine our relationship with God through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
In doing this, we call to mind our sins so that we are better prepared to open ourselves wholly to the message of Christ and are truly ready to live the Gospel in our prayers, words, and actions.
In doing this, we call to mind our sins so that we are better prepared to open ourselves wholly to the message of Christ and are truly ready to live the Gospel in our prayers, words, and actions.
2020 Reconciliation Opportunities
To assure the safety of all, we will not celebrate Communal Reconciliation during Advent this year. Instead, Private Reconciliation will be scheduled multiple times throughout the Season of Advent. A priest will be available in church to hear confessions at the times listed below.
Note: All confessions will be heard at St. Mary OTIC in Portage unless otherwise noted with an *. These confessions will be heard at St. Mary HOC in Briggsville.
Because of COVID safety protocols, confessions will not be heard face-to-face. A chair and a kneeler will be placed outside the confessional area where you may partake in the Sacrament. We ask that you also wear a face covering or mask to protect you and the priest.
These safety protocols are important to providing a safe opportunity to partake in the Sacrament of Reconciliation while keeping in mind the severity of the pandemic situation.
Note: All confessions will be heard at St. Mary OTIC in Portage unless otherwise noted with an *. These confessions will be heard at St. Mary HOC in Briggsville.
Because of COVID safety protocols, confessions will not be heard face-to-face. A chair and a kneeler will be placed outside the confessional area where you may partake in the Sacrament. We ask that you also wear a face covering or mask to protect you and the priest.
These safety protocols are important to providing a safe opportunity to partake in the Sacrament of Reconciliation while keeping in mind the severity of the pandemic situation.
Tuesdays4:00PM - 5:00PM
December 1, 2020 December 8, 2020 December 15, 2020 December 22, 2020 |
Fridays12:00PM - 1:00PM
December 4, 2020
December 11, 2020 December 18, 2020 |
Saturdays9:00AM - 10:00AM
December 5, 2020
December 12, 2020* December 19, 2020 |
We encourage you to take advantage of one of these scheduled times to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. You are also reminded that missing Mass throughout the pandemic, either when the obligation was lifted or because of health concerns, is not a sin and does not have to be confessed.
If you have any questions, please contact the parish offices at 608-742-6998 (Portage) or 608-981-2282 (Briggsville).
If you have any questions, please contact the parish offices at 608-742-6998 (Portage) or 608-981-2282 (Briggsville).
