Holy Days of Obligation
This year, both Christmas and Mary, Mother of God, fall on Mondays. Both solemnities are holy days of obligation and have anticipated Masses on Sunday evenings. This sometimes leads people to believe that you can attend one mass on Sunday and cover both the regular Sunday obligation plus the additional obligation. This is not the case. As Catholics, we are required to attend two separate Masses to celebrate both solemnities and satisfy our obligations. Here are recommended options for you and your family to choose from:
Dec. 23rd – 25th
4th Sunday of Advent Sunday Obligation: (Choose 1)
Dec. 23rd Sat. 5 pm
Dec. 24th Sun. 9 am
Dec. 24th Sun. 11 am
Christmas Obligation: (Choose 1)
Dec. 24th Sun. 4 pm
Dec. 24th Sun. 7 pm
Dec. 24th Sun. 9 pm
Dec. 25th Mon. 9 am
Dec. 25th Mon. 11 am
Dec 30th – Jan 1st
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Obligation: (Choose 1)
Dec. 30th Sat. 5 pm
Dec. 31st Sun. 9 am
Dec. 31st Sun. 11 am
Mary, Mother of God Obligation: (Choose 1)
Dec. 31st Sun. 5 pm
Dec. 31st Sun. 11 pm
Jan. 1st Mon. 9 am
Jan. 1st Mon. 11 am