The seasons of Advent and Christmas warm the heart and remind us of all that is good and true and beautiful. We often want to be ‘home for the holidays,’ as this time of the year is so nostalgic and brings to mind many memories from our youth. In that same sentiment, we invite you to make Mary Our Queen your home during this joyful season of light. There are so many good folks, friends, and families who love this parish and who would love for you to come and be a part of us as well. But don’t just come at Christmas. We urge you to make us a part of your life so that you can be weekly fed and renewed by the Eucharist and the Word of God. Please take a look at all that is going on in your friendly neighborhood parish, and then come and make us your home, too.
ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS AT MARY OUR QUEEN PARISH
Lessons and Carols Friday, December 13 at 7 pm
Mary Our Queen’s choirs and instrumentalists will present A Service of Lessons and Carols in the church. We invite everyone to join us as we hear beautiful music and reflections that recount mankind’s fall, the promise of the Messiah, and the anticipation of Christ’s Nativity. Come to hear and sing some beautiful Advent carols!
EMBER DAYS Wednesday, December 18; Friday, December 20; and Saturday, December 21 Added Confession Time at 11 am before the Noon Mass on 12/18 and 12/20 Regular Confession Time at 3:30 to 4:30 pm on 12/21
4th Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 22
CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES Tuesday, December 24, at 4 pm*, 7 pm, & 10 pm *The Children’s Christmas Play will begin at 3:45pm before the 4pm Mass. Please note: we will not have Noon Communion Service on Tuesday, 12/24.
CHRISTMAS DAY MASS Wednesday, December 25, at 10 Please note: we will not have Noon Mass on Wednesday, 12/25.
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Sunday, December 29 (Regular Mass times)
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God Tuesday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve) ~ Vigil Mass at 5pm Wednesday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) ~ 12 Noon
Epiphany Sunday, January 5 (Regular Mass Times)
Baptism of the Lord Sunday, January 12 (Regular Mass Times)
