Let's get to know the Connor Family as they light the second Advent candle!
Pictured are Kristen and Shawn Connor with Taryn, age 12 in the 6th grade at SJA; Brynn, age 9 in 3rd grade at Kingsway Learning Center and Devin, age 7 in the 1st grade at SJA.
The Connor’s have been a part of St. Joan of Arc for a very long time! Kristen was baptized and received all of her sacraments here, including her marriage to her husband Shawn. Kristen also graduated from St. Joan’s with Sr Pat Pycik as her principal.
Now, her kids attend the same school and are blessed with Sr. Pat as their principal too! Taryn, Brynn and Devin have received all of their sacraments here as well.
The theme for the second week of Advent is Peace, with an emphasis on prayer, penance and good works. What are some ways that your family has found peace during this tumultuous year? What does your image of a world at peace look like?
“This year we have found peace through each other and the extra time spent with loved ones. We have continued to keep God in our lives through prayer and virtually. A peaceful world for us is a world where everyone treats each other how they wish to be treated. Kindness goes a long way. We all need to live by The Golden Rule.”
STILL WAITING …
Advent 2020 - Week 2
PEACE
We light this second candle on our
Advent Wreath for the gift of peace.
Let us pray:
Oh Beloved Jesus,
You have patiently waited for us.
Thank you for reviving us.
We come to You with an open heart.
Bring us to the stillness of Your Soul
and may Your gift of peace guard our
hearts and minds.
Shelter us with Your Mighty calmness
so we may be instruments of your peace.
We ask this in the name of Jesus,
our Savior and our Truest Peace.
Amen.
Our Father …
Hail Mary …
Glory Be …