


advent
Advent, (from Latin adventus, “coming”), in the Christian church calendar, the period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas and also of preparation for the Second Coming of Christ. The date when the season was first observed is uncertain. Bishop Perpetuus of Tours (461–490) established a fast before Christmas and the Council of Tours (567) mentioned an Advent season.
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Sunday, December 10, 2023 | 3:00pm
Saint Mary's Basilica | 231 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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Monday, December 11, 2023 | 8:00pm
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Parish, 909 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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Sunday, December 17, 2023 | 3:00pm
Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 9205 E Cave Creek Rd, Carefree, AZ 85337
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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