Is it normal for parishes NOT to have the regular confession times after having a "communal penance service" a week or two before Christmas? What if I mess up during those last couple weeks of Advent? Do I have to wait until after Christmas or the new year to be able to receive Communion because there is no confession? It's the same way during Lent - no regular confession times two weeks before Easter.
Our pastor always seems so rushed, especially before the major holidays (Christmas and Easter) and I don't feel comfortable making an appointment for confession with the associate pastor yet. :o
Our pastor always seems so rushed, especially before the major holidays (Christmas and Easter) and I don't feel comfortable making an appointment for confession with the associate pastor yet. :o