Date: 12/11/2015    6:30pm                                 Place: St. Paul Hasang Church

Speaker: Fr. Foeckler                                           Topic: Advent / Christmas Party      

Part I - Brief Lecture by Fr. Foeckler

Advent is a season observed in many Christian churches as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the 

celebration of the Nativity of Jesus.

Beginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent ( The term is a version of the Latin word meaning "ad-venire" - "coming") is the

season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of  Christmas.

The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and

also to the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas. Once again, we realize God's love for us as He sends His Son Jesus to

this world to save us.  Jesus, Son of God and also Son of Mary, is True Man, and True God. 

The final days of Advent, from December 17 to December 24, focus particularly on our preparation for the celebrations of the Nativity of our Lord (Christmas). The season offers the opportunity to share in the ancient longing for the coming of the Messiah, and to be alert for his Second Coming.

Part II - Christmas Party Event

We spent  few moments giving thanks to Fr. Foeckler  from each family.

Each family had prepared 33 days of Thanks Offering prior to this Christmas events along with Handmade cards and letters, 

Spiritual Gifts and Monetary donation (to repair building structure for Miles Jesu, where Fr. Foeckler resides).

In recognition, there were  4 students, Jasmine Ahn, Esther Kim, Jacob Ahn and Jayne Kim receiving Award for their Perfect

Attendance and Excellent Note Taking Skills for all lectures.

We also thanked sister Regina and sister Beleditha, who provides rides for Fr. Foeckler to our Bible Study every month.  

Without them, the mother will not have time to prepare monthly bible study meeting.

In addition, we had Sister Carole Blazina, special visitor from Seton House International in Chicago.

As we enjoyed our Christmas Party food, we watched a movie called "Little Boy".

It was about a boy who had a faith of a mustard seed to bring his father back from the war.

During the movie, there was Reconciliation in the other room with Fr. Foeckler.

The party ended around 9:30pm and we took some photos to keep as our souvenirs.