Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, invites families and individuals throughout the Archdiocese to the Bless the Baby Jesus Devotion and Second Sunday of Advent Mass. Cardinal Rigali initiated this event four years ago in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Bless the Baby Jesus Devotion is sponsored by the Family Life Office and Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Everyone is encouraged to bring an image or figurine of the Baby Jesus, perhaps from their family Nativity Crèche, to be blessed by Cardinal Rigali at the end of Mass. The Archdiocesan Boy Choir and the Cathedral Basilica Choir will provide music.

11:00 a.m.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia

Advent is a time when Catholics prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas. Bless the Baby Jesus Devotion is an opportunity to reinforce the central place of Jesus Christ within the family.

Families and individuals are also invited to support those in need during this holiday season by donating new infant clothing or infant formula for the less fortunate.

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