ST. JA M E S
ST. ANDRE W
ST. J OS E PH
Holy Family Area CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
THE MUSIC OF
Advent Christmas AND
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Offering Prayerful Anticipation for the Coming of Christ
he music of Advent and Christmas serves to remind us not only of the joys of celebrating the historic birth of Jesus but also to prayerfully anticipate Christ’s triumphant return. This is what the music of the season means to Heidi Felton, one of our music ministers at St. James Parish. She and Julie Schacherer share the duties of bringing beautiful music to our worship. Restrictions in place under COVID-19 have made planning music for Advent and Christmas a challenge
this year, but the music ministers will be doing their best to make an impact in the days ahead. In preparing music for Advent, Heidi reflects on what makes the season special. “It is the pairing of the anticipation of remembering historic Christmas and also looking forward to the second coming of Christ, that makes Advent so powerful and beautiful,” she says. “It reminds us what we’re about as Catholics and Christians who are seeking Jesus.” continued on page 2
DECEMBER 2020
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