Owensboro Ursuline Associates and Sisters Gather for Advent Prayer Service December 4, 2016

Several of the Ursuline Associates and Sisters in Owensboro gathered for an Advent Prayer Service at 2 p.m. Dec. 4, 2016, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Owensboro. The service has become an annual tradition for the Owensboro group, with this the first year it was held at St. Pius. Here are some photos from the day.

Ursuline Associate Marian Bennett, coordinator of Ursuline Partnerships, welcomes the participants.
Some of those present stand to sing “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” to begin the service.
Ursuline Associates Karen De Sosa, left, and Jennifer Kaminski bring the first candle to the Advent wreath.
Jennifer Kaminski lights the candle that Karen De Sosa placed on the Advent wreath.
Ursuline Sister Betsy Moyer, right, lights the candle held by Ursuline Sister Ruth Gehres.
Sister Ruth Gehres hands the lighted candle to Marian Bennett to place on the Advent wreath.
Ursuline Associate Debbie Lanham reads the opening prayer.
Ursuline Associate Doreen Abbott reads from the Gospel of Luke about Simeon.
Ursuline Associate Martha Little reads the reflection “Simeon’s Prayer: Watching and Waiting,” by Christian author Max Lucado. Those present were then asked to reflect and share how Christ has brought “light” into their life, and where they have seen the face of Jesus this Advent.