THELEAVEN.ORG | VOL. 38, NO. 15 | NOVEMBER 18, 2016
ADVENT
When you look the word up in the dictionary, the first definition you’ll find reads “the arrival of a notable person.” Catholics around the world know whose arrival we’re preparing for during Advent, what “notable person” we’re waiting on. But even seasons of preparation require a little preparation. This year Advent begins on Sunday, Nov. 27 — less than 10 days away. Have you dusted off your Advent wreath yet? Replaced last year’s candles? Or ordered a new Advent calendar? If not, please let The Leaven’s Advent kids remind you that the new church year starts soon. It is time to prepare the way of the Lord.
PHOTO BY JOE BOLLIG
ICARE
ICare offers Mass and community to Catholics with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Pages 8-9
The daughters of Terry and Becky Droge of St. Patrick Parish in Kansas City, Kansas, demonstrate the proper way to light an Advent wreath. They are, from left, Claire, 5; Madeline, 8; and Kendall, 5. Terry teaches social studies at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park, and Becky works in the archdiocesan tribunal office.
MISSING LEAVEN
Next week’s Leaven will mail late because of the Thanksgiving schedule, and there will be no Leaven on Dec. 2. Watch for the next issue in your mailbox on Dec. 9.