On Christmas Eve, confessions will be heard by Fr. Nicholas and Fr. Raphael beginning at 7:30PM. We will have a brief period of carol-singing around 8:45, and the first Mass of Christmas will begin at 9PM. We will end our Advent fast with a pot-luck supper following the Liturgy. On Christmas Day, Mass will be celebrated at 10AM preceded by Matins at 9:30. As we remember the fact that last year we were restricted in the number of those who could attend, sing in the choir, and serve at the altar, it will be a joy for all of us to join together for these services now.
The twelve-day celebration of Christmas will continue on The First Sunday After Christmas, December 26; on Saturday, January 1, with the observance of the Circumcision of Our Lord (Matins will be at 9:30 and Mass at 10AM); and on the Second Sunday after Christmas, January 2.
Congratulations to Ben Caldwell, who has received the Freedom Award, the highest award possible in Trail Life USA. He is only the fourth young man to have been given this award in the state of Maryland. Well done, Ben!
Read the full December newsletter here.