Christmas Season
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The Christmas Season
Christmas is one of the most important days of the Church year, second only to Easter itself. It is the feast of the incarnation, the feast of God becoming flesh (the Latin "in carne" means "enfleshment"). It is a uniquely Christian teaching, the Divine choosing to become one of us. Because of this belief, God is not only Transcendent, but also wholly Immanent, Emmanuel (God-with-us). While remaining Transcendent (meaning we must rise above our present condition to reach Him), He is at the same time Immanent (meaning He is with us as we rise toward Him).
Every Eucharist is like Christmas where the bread and wine are transformed into His flesh, His Body and Blood, and, in a sense, He is born anew on the altar.The liturgical season of Christmas begins with the vigil Masses on Christmas Eve and concludes on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. During this season, we celebrate the birth of Christ into our world and into our hearts, and reflect on the gift of salvation that is born with him…including the fact that he was born to die for us.
The Christmas tree and the Nativity scene are popular symbols of the season and a tradition in many Christian homes. It is also traditional to exchange Christmas gifts with family and friends as a way to honor God the Father's gift of his only son to the world. Having received the gift of Christ, we naturally want to pass that gift along to our loved ones.
-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
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“Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means “God is with us.”
Matthew 1: 23
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Mass Times during the christmas season of 2023
The liturgical season of Christmas begins with the vigil Masses on Christmas Eve and concludes on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. During this season, we celebrate the birth of Christ into our world and into our hearts, and reflect on the gift of salvation that is born with him…including the fact that he was born to die for us.
Christmas Eve is also the 4th Sunday of Advent this year.
Sunday Advent Mass: December 24th 9:00AM
Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24th
Mass: 9:00AM
The Nativity of the Lord, Vigil Mass, Christmas Eve, December 24th
Vigil Mass: Sunday 4:00PM & 7:00PM
The Nativity of the Lord, Christmas Day, December 25th
Mass: Monday 9:00AM
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, December 30th
Vigil Mass - Saturday 4:00PM
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, December 31st
Sunday Mass 8:00AM & 10:30AM
New Years Day / Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God, January 1st
Mass: Monday 9:00AM
The Epiphany of the Lord, January 6th
Vigil Mass: Saturday 4:00PM
The Epiphany of the Lord, January 7th
Sunday Mass: 8:00AM, 10:30AM
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Christmas Day, the Nativity of the Lord, Jesus Christ
READ MORE about Christmas Day, the Nativity of the Lord, Jesus Christ.
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The First Nativity Scene
Saint Francis of Assisi had a special devotion to the Child Jesus, and he is credited with creating the first nativity scene on Christmas Eve of the year 1223. READ MORE about the First Nativity Scene.
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The Christmas Tree
While sixteenth century Germans are said to be the first people to bring Christmas trees into their homes. Saint Boniface, an eighth century Catholic missionary to the Germans, is credited with creating the first Christmas tree. READ MORE about the Christmas Tree
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From his fullness we have all received, grace in place of grace, because while the law was given through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
John 1: 16-17
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