This Monday, December 8 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception which celebrates the moment when Mary herself was conceived without sin, prepared by God from the very beginning to bear the Christ Child. Her immac-ulate beginning reveals God’s desire to draw humanity back to holiness through His Son. In this spirit of grace and anticipation, our Advent Mission (December 15-17 at St. Mary) will explore how Jesus draws us into His Sacred Heart. Fr. Jones will help us discover how a deeper life of prayer opens the door to Jesus’ heart, where He offers peace, love, and transforming grace (more details on page 6). As we journey through Advent, we follow Mary’s example of openness and trust, allowing Christ to lead us ever closer to His Sacred Heart as we await His coming.