Advent is a good time for an examination of conscience and to receive the sacrament of reconciliation in preparation for the celebration of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. Here is a partial list of Advent communal reconciliation services in the Jefferson City diocese. Most services will include a short prayer service followed by individual confessions. Extra priests from neighboring parishes are typically present to help out. Additional services will be added to updated online versions of this article as they are publicized.
Brookfield — Tuesday, Dec. 12, 7 pm, Immaculate Conception Church
Canton — Friday, Dec. 22, 6 pm, St. Joseph Church
Columbia — Tuesday, Dec. 5, 7 pm, St. Thomas More Newman Center
— Thursday, Dec. 14, 7 pm, Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Edina — Friday, Dec. 15, 6:30 pm, St. Joseph Church
Ewing — Thursday, Dec. 14, 6 pm, Queen of Peace Church
Fulton — Wednesday, Dec. 13, 6:30 pm, St. Peter Church
Hannibal — Wednesday, Dec. 13, 6:30 pm, Holy Family Church
Holts Summit — Wednesday, Dec. 20, 7 pm, St. Andrew Church
Jefferson City — Sunday, Dec. 10, 2 pm, Cathedral of St. Joseph
— Tuesday, Dec. 12, 7 pm, Immaculate Conception Church
— Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7:15 pm; Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7 pm; Friday, Dec. 15, 9:30 am-2 pm, St. Peter Church
Kirksville — Sunday, Dec. 10, 2 pm, Newman Center
Macon — Thursday, Dec. 14, 7 pm, Immaculate Conception Church
Marceline — Wednesday, Dec. 20, 6:30 pm, St. Bonaventure Church
Meta — Tuesday, Dec. 5, 7 pm, St. Cecilia Church
Mexico — Wednesday, Dec. 13, 6:30 pm, St. Brendan Church
Monroe City — Wednesday, Dec. 20, 6:30 pm, Holy Rosary Church
Osage Bend — Monday, Dec. 18, 6 pm, St. Margaret of Antioch Church
Palmyra — Thursday, Dec. 14, 6:30 pm, St. Joseph Church
St. Martins — Wednesday, Dec. 20, 6 pm, St. Martin Church
Shelbina — Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7 pm, St. Mary Church
Taos — Thursday, Dec. 7, 10 am-noon; Thursday, Dec. 14, 7 pm, St. Francis Xavier Church
Wardsville — Friday, Dec. 15, 6 pm, St. Stanislaus Church