Advent and Christmas

Immaculate Conception
Saturday, December 8 – Holy Day of Obligation
7am – (In English) – no music
9am – Choir
12noon – Cantor

2nd Sunday of Advent
5pm – Vigil Mass with Cantor

Individual Advent Confessions
Tuesday, December 18, 7pm
Wednesday, December 19, 7pm
Friday, December 21, 7pm
(Confessions are heard in Rooms 107 and 113 in the Catholic Education Center)

Simbang Gabi Filipino Advent Mass **
Thursday, December 20, 7pm (no 6:30am Mass)
A pot-luck reception will follow Mass in Our Lady of Victory Hall.

Christmas Eve – Vigil of Christmas
5pm – Family Mass w/Children’s Choir
5:10pm Overflow Mass w/Cantor – Our Lady of Victory Hall
8pm – Mass w/Witness Band
10pm – Lessons and Carols
10:30pm – Night Mass w/Parish Choir

Christmas Day
8:30am – Cantor
10:30am – Cantor
12:15pm – Cantor
(no 7am or 5pm Teen Mass)

 

 

** Simbang Gabi, also known as the Misa de Gallo (mass of the rooster ) or Misa de Aguinaldo (mass of gifts), is a rich part of the Philippines Christmas tradition. The Filipino immigrants have proudly introduced this beautiful tradition to the Church in United States. Since winter weather in most parts of the country makes it impractical to hold the Mass celebrations at dawn, local parishes have adapted the practice and celebrate Simbang Gabi in the evenings. Please join us Thursday, December 20 at 7pm . Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Carlos Melocoton. A pot luck reception will follow after the mass in Our Lady of Victory Hall. Families attending are asked to bring a dish to share. Committee volunteers are greatly needed from our parish to make this annual Advent Celebration a success. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the parish office secretary@saintfrancisparish.org