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Advent 2026
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New parish Subscription to the Ascension App!
St. Elizabeth has signed up for a Parish Level Subscription to the Ascension App, which means you can access their premium monthly subscription at a steep discount!And just in time for Advent! Sign up starting November 24th and join us in participating in "Joy to the World", a new Advent initiative with Fr. Mike Schmitz!
Rediscover true Christian joy with us this Advent!
Sign-up!
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Kid's Advent Calendar
The Kid's Advent Calendar will be out next to the Kid's Bulletins in both St. Elizabeth & St. Dominic. Pick one up!
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New parish Subscription to the Ascension App!
St. Elizabeth has signed up for a Parish Level Subscription to the Ascension App, which means you can access their premium monthly subscription at a steep discount!And just in time for Advent! Sign up starting November 24th and join us in participating in "Joy to the World", a new Advent initiative with Fr. Mike Schmitz!
Rediscover true Christian joy with us this Advent! Sign up!
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Prepare the Way - a new way to do Elf on the Shelf + Advent ResourcesAdvent is just around the corner! Nowadays, a large number of families participate in the Elf on the Shelf tradition. After many conversations with parents about the struggle I wanted to see if I could help. Some very creative people have found ways to make their Elf more CHRISTmas based to help bring the focus back where it belongs. I've included some blog posts with ideas, as well as links to some EOTS kits (printable or shippable) that take out the guesswork. Those are at the bottom of this email.In addition, Heather has put together a list on Amazon of items that you might want for your family. Advent wreaths, Advent calendars, books, ornaments and more.Three alternatives to the Elf1) Mary on the Mantel. This very Catholic version has Mary preparing to give birth to Jesus, traveling toward Bethlehem. The full set includes the doll, book and accessories - including acts of kindness cards so Mary can leave one for your child to do each day. There are some Catholic shops that carry this, but can also be ordered direct from the company - Mary on the Mantel. This sells out every year; order soon.2) Finding Jesus. This version has you hiding Jesus with a puzzle piece so you can build the picture of Christmas together. Scripture and a calendar are also included. This can be purchased on Amazon - Finding Jesus (This company also has a Lenten version!)
3) The Shepherd on the Search. Here we have a Shepherd on his way to find baby Jesus. This is offered through DaySpring - Hallmark's Christian subsidiary. You can order this online and have it shipped to your house, or shipped to the Hallmark store here in Tecumseh. The Shepherd on the Search. There is also a blog on how to incorporate the Shepherd into a new family tradition. Plus there is a printable set of activities on Etsy you can buy.Elf on the Shelf Christian Printable Resources - there are a million! I only linked a few- Christian Elf Kit: 25-Day Christ-Centered Advent
- Christian Elf Kit Ideas 24 Days of Activities
- Christ Centered Elf Bundle with Birthday Party for Jesus
- Christian Elf Activity Kit | Nativity Focused with Christmas Carols
- Virtue-based Elf on the Shelf kit
PS - Did you know it's a well-known Catholic tradition to set up your nativity scene at the beginning of Advent, but leave the manger empty until Christmas morning? Then Jesus comes out and we celebrate! -
HOW TO ADVENT | OFFICIAL TRAILER
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EPISODE ONE: COUNTING DOWN TO CHRISTMAS - CELBRATING ADVENT AS A CATHOLIC
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episode two: the jesse tree explained - the (not) Christmas tree you've never heard of
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Watch the rest of the "How to Advent" episodes here on Formed!