Christmas Novena

The traditional St. Andrew Christmas Novena, which is customarily recited fifteen times a day, starts on 30 November (Feast of St. Andrew) and ends on 25 December (Christmas Day).

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CHRISTMASTIDE MASS SCHEDULE ~Wed, 25 December – Mon, 06 January

→ Thu, 26 Dec, 10:30 PM – St. Stephen

→ Fri, 27 Dec, 10:30 PM – St. John

→ Sat, 28 Dec, 11:00 AM – Holy Innocents

→ SUN, 29 DEC, 10:30 AM – SUNDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS

→ Mon, 10:30 AM – 6^th Day in the Octave of Christmas

→ Tue, 10:30 AM – 7^th Day in the Octave of Christmas

→ WED, 01 JAN, 10:30 AM – OCTAVE DAY OF CHRISTMAS

→ 1^st Thu, 02 Jan, 10:30 AM – Jesus Christ the High Priest (Votive)

→ 1^st Fri, 03 Jan, 6:00 PM – Sacred Heart of Jesus (Votive)

→ 1^st Sat, 04 Jan, 11:00 AM – Immaculate Heart of Mary (Votive)

→ SUN, 05 JAN, 10:30 AM – HOLY NAME OF JESUS

→ Mon, 06 Jan, 10:30 AM – Epiphany of the Lord

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Mater Dei Christmas Bonfire

Ladies and gentlemen, pending a forecast of non-extreme temperatures and non-inclement weather, a firepit bonfire will be set alight next to a warm garage [with restroom facilities] where you may help yourself to some munchables, hot chocolate, or other hot or cold beverage.

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Recommended Reading:

1. Profession of Faith in Jesus Christ and His Church as the Only Path to God ~Bishop A. Schneider

2. How to Converse with God ~St. Alphonsus Liguori, Doctor of the Church

“Acquire the habit of speaking to God as if you were alone with Him, familiarly and with confidence and love, as to the dearest and most loving of friends. Speak to Him often of your business, your plans, your troubles, your fears–of everything that concerns you. Converse with Him confidently and frankly; for God is not wont to speak to a soul that does not speak to Him.” ~SAL