Christmas is a seson and one of the most important days of the Church year, second only to Easter itself. It is the feast of the incarnation, the feast of God becoming flesh (the Latin "in carne" means "enfleshment"). It is a uniquely Christian teaching, the Divine choosing to become one of us. Because of this belief, God is not only Transcendent, but also wholly Immanent, Emmanuel (God-with-us). While remaining Transcendent (meaning we must rise above our present condition to reach Him), He is at the same time Immanent (meaning He is with us as we rise toward Him). Every Eucharist is like Christmas where the bread and wine are transformed into His flesh, His Body and Blood, and, in a sense, He is born anew on the altar. Below, you will find links to blessings and other content to help you celebrate this season of joy and hope for salvation.
 
MASS SCHEDULES FOR DECEMBER 24  THROUGH JANUARY 1

• Tuesday, December 24 at 8 a.m.(Daily Mass) 
• Christmas Eve Masses: Tuesday, December 24, at 4, 7, and 11 p.m. in the church 
• Christmas Day Masses: Wednesday, December 25, at 8 and 10 a.m.
  
  

Please note, the Parish Office will be closed December 24, 25, and 26. 

• The Solemnity of the Patron of our Parish, St. John the Beloved, is  Friday, December 27. Mass will be celebrated at 8 a.m. 
• The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph is Saturday, December 30. Mass is at 5 p.m.
• Sunday, December 31, Mass will be celebrated at 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God Vigil Mass, is Tuesday, December 31,  at 5 p.m. 

On January 1,  Daily Mass is at 9 AM. Our Parish Office will be closed in observance of the Holiday. 

CHRISTMAS RESOURCES:

• Blessing of the Home on Epiphany
• Christmas Infancy Narrative
• Narración navideña infantil
• Liturgical Notes for Christmas
• Proclamation of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ on Christmas
• Announcement of Easter and the Moveable Feasts on Epiphany