November 30, 2016

December Events

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Thursday, December 8, 2016
A Holy Day of Obligation
Masses: 8:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Mary, the Immaculate Conception, is the patroness of the United States. On her feast day, we celebrate her freedom from original sin. Join us for Mass at 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Lunch with St. Nick

Saturday, December 10, 2016
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Children and families are invited to a special lunch with St. Nicholas on December 10 in O'Brien Hall. We'll host our annual cookie decorating at the lunch, and have plenty of food and other crafts for kids as well. Come out for a magical afternoon of holiday fun, and of course, have your picture taken with jolly old St. Nick.

Advent Penance Service

Tuesday, December 13, 2016
7:00 p.m.
Advent is a time for joyful anticipation of our Lord's birth, but it is also an opportunity to ask for his forgiveness for the times we have failed to "stay awake". Come and receive the sacrament of forgiveness and experience God's mercy. Come and prepare yourself to welcome Christ at Christmas.

Simbang Gabi

Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Mass at 7:00 p.m.
Simbang Gabi is a Filipino tradition. It is a series of nine (9) Masses beginning on December 16 and ends on the midnight of the 24th of December, which is the Christmas Midnight Mass. Please join us for this faith-enriching celebration.

Christmas Masses

Christmas Eve: 4:00 p.m.
Midnight Mass: 12:00 a.m., caroling begins at 11:30 p.m.
Christmas Morning: 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Sunday, January 1, 2017
Masses: 4:00 p.m. vigil on December 31, 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. on January 1
The Solemnity of Mary is usually a Holy Day of Obligation; however, the celebration falls on a Sunday this year. We will observe our normal weekend Mass schedule.