As we approach Christmas and the New Year, just a couple of reminders. Since January 1 falls on Saturday, it is not a holy day of obligation. There is no vigil Mass New Year’s Eve, and a 9:00 AM Mass in each church on New Year’s Day, January 1. There are regular Saturday vigil Masses on January 1, and a regular Sunday schedule on January 2. There are no vigil Masses on Christmas Day at either church, but a regular Sunday schedule on December 26. All parishioners should have received a mailing with this information, or will receive it shortly.
We thank all our parishioners for their continued generosity to our parish, and the prayers of all the priests and deacons will be with all of you in this season of joy. May the coming of the Christ child among us remind us all that our loving God chooses to bless us by His presence among us as one like us. Our lives continue to be blessed because our God has chosen to be one with us. Let us all rejoice that Emmanuel, God with us, comes to our hearts and remains with us each day. Merry Christmas to all!