Advent is right around the corner and it is a time of preparation for the coming of our Lord in the form of a child. We celebrate this most beautiful season by preparing a Nativity scene in our homes, in anticipation of Christmas and out of love for the Holy Family. To make this season even more special, have your baby Jesus figurine blessed at Mass!
Each year, on the third Sunday of Advent, the faithful bring the baby Jesus figurine or “Bambinelli” from their nativity set to St. Peter’s Square for a blessing by the Pope.
Here at St. Andrew, we carry on this wonderful tradition. On Bambinelli Sunday, bring your baby Jesus, tied with a colorful ribbon and name tag, to Church for a special prayer and blessing.
Don’t have a Bambinelli? You can purchase one here at Church with all the proceeds going to our Christmas “Giving Tree” program for those in our area who need our help.