Advent by Candlelight

Presented by Immacolata Ladies’ Society

Join us for an evening of reflection, celebration, and community with the women of Immacolata Parish.

When

Sunday, December 6th
6:30–8:30 PM (program)
6:00–6:30 PM is time for mingling
Immacolata Gym

Guest Speaker: Donna A. Heckler

Talk Title: And Then God Gave Me A Time-Out

One thing we all seem to have such a hard time doing is taking a time out for God.  Donna was no exception.  This very busy, global, marketing executive, found herself traveling and working around the world, but sitting quietly with God, well it was hard for her to find the time to do that.  

Donna jokes that then God gave her a time-out.  Well, actually two rather big time-outs.  A serious leg injury, quickly followed by stage 3 breast cancer; she ended up with 12 surgeries in just 18 months…and no choice but to sit with God. 

Even in the darkest of days, Donna learned to Be Radiant, letting God shine forth.  God now takes a front seat in her life as she writes, speaks and importantly prays each day, always trying to seek wisdom from God and be radiant.

Register to be a table host

Hosts are responsible for filling their tables with up to 8 ladies and providing festive decorations and desserts for their table. Coffee and water provided by the Ladies Society.

Questions

Contact the Co-Chairs Kati Mawhiney and Erika Wegman

RSVP

RSVP By November 30th

  • Immacolata's Advent by Candlelight is held each year during Advent. It is best described as a "spiritual tea party" for women. The guest speaker provides a 20-25 minute reflection on the Advent season. Following the reflection, the hostesses serve dessert to the women seated at their tables. It is a socially enjoyable and spiritually enriching evening. Most importantly, it affords an opportunity for the women of our parish to come together to renew old friendships and make new ones

  • No, Advent by Candlelight is free of charge, but reservations are required since the hostesses will have a spot specifically set for you at their table.

  • The hostesses set and decorate their tables with their own china, flatware, linens, stemware, candles and decorations. They set a place for each woman assigned to their table and provide desserts for their tables. The hostesses receive a detailed check list of how to set their tables long before the event.

  • Ideally, there should be two hostesses per table. Yes, the hostesses sit at their own tables.

  • The hostesses are welcome to invite their friends and relatives to sit at their tables. It is not necessary for the hostesses to fill their tables. In fact, it is preferable to have a few new women assigned to the table to broaden acquaintances within the parish.

  • You are most welcome to invite your female friends and relatives to Advent by Candlelight. Be sure to indicate with whom you'd like to be seated when making reservations.

  • We welcome everyone. If you have a group of 5 or more, we ask that you seriously consider hosting your own table as the hostesses sit at their tables and may have a few guests of their own, making it difficult to keep large groups together.