Rorate Weekend
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3rd annual Rorate Weekend: A Celebration of Advent Tradition
Friday, December 13 – Saturday, December 14
The theme for this year's keynote will be: In Vino Veritas: Caring for the Spiritual Vineyard of Your Soul with St. Francis de Sales.
Canon Matthew Talarico, ICKSPPrepare your heart for the coming of Christ by experiencing the beauty of Advent through our 3rd Annual Rorate Weekend! We are honored to welcome Canon Matthew Talarico, Provincial Superior of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest (ICKSP) in the United States, as our keynote speaker.This special weekend will be filled with reverent liturgies, inspiring talks, and community fellowship, offering a meaningful opportunity to enter into the sacred mystery of the Advent season.
Register Now!
Reserve your spot for the Friday evening social and prepare for a spiritually enriching weekend as we await the Light of the World.
The RSVP form (at right) will help ensure an accurate headcount for the dinner before the keynote address. If you are unable to join us for the social, please join us for the keynote address immediately following.
To help offset the costs of the Friday evening dinner and Saturday morning breakfast, we kindly ask for a donation amount of $20 per individual or $50 per family.
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RORATE WEEKEND Schedule
Friday, December 13
- 5:30 PM – Vespers in St. Joseph's School Chapel
Begin the weekend with the timeless prayer of the Church as we gather for Vespers, enveloped in the peacefulness of the Advent evening. - 6:30 PM – Dinner Reception and Keynote Address
Enjoy a wonderful dinner reception followed by an enlightening keynote address by Canon Matthew Talarico, as he shares insights on living the Advent season with greater devotion.
Saturday, December 14
- 6:15 AM – Rorate Caeli Mass in the Historic Church
Join us for the beautiful candlelit Rorate Caeli Mass, a traditional Mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This early morning liturgy, celebrated in near darkness, is illuminated only by the glow of candlelight—a reminder of the light of Christ soon to come. - 7:30 AM – Catered Breakfast at St. Joseph’s School
After Mass, gather for a hearty breakfast . Share in fellowship with friends, old and new, as we celebrate the hope and anticipation of Advent. - 8:30 AM – Closing Address by Canon Matthew Talarico
Conclude the morning with an inspiring closing address by Canon Talarico, leaving us with reflections to carry throughout the Advent season.
Sunday, December 15
- Canon Talarico will offer both the 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Sunday Masses.
- 5:30 PM – Vespers in St. Joseph's School Chapel
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