LO, HE COMES! ADVENT VESPERS
Thursday, December 5, 2019 • 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Solemn Sung Vespers is one of the pillars of the official prayer of the Church. Come and celebrate the holy season of Advent by chanting the psalms—the hymns of ancient Israel; by listening to the Advent message proclaimed in God’s Word; and by reflecting on that Word with the help of a homily and sacred silence.
AN ADVENT AFTERNOON OF PRAYER
Saturday, December 14, 2019
2:00 – 5:00 PM; San Damiano Hall • Fee: $20.00
The biblical stories of Advent and Christmas have inspired some of the world’s finest artists. Fr. Michael Reyes, O.F.M., a visual artist currently completing a Master of Fine Arts degree at New York Studio School of Drawing, Painting and Sculpture, will draw on his knowledge of art and the process of painting to help participants reflect on the characters and themes of Advent. The afternoon will include Fr. Michael’s presentations, communal prayer, time for quiet meditation and the opportunity to celebrate our parish’s 5:15 PM Vigil Mass for the Third Sunday of Advent.
Advent Novena of “Simbang Gabi” Masses
The traditional novena of Masses before Christmas (“Simbang Gabi Misa de Aguinaldo”) will be celebrated in the lower church on the following days:
Sunday, December 15, at 4:30 PM
Monday to Saturday, December 16-21, at 6:15 PM
Sunday, December 22, at 4:30 PM
Monday, December 23, at 6:15 PM
For more information and choir participation in these Masses, please email filipinoministry@stfrancisnyc.org.
Carols with the Choir: Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 3:00 PM
Join our choir and instrumentalists for beautiful music that celebrates the season of joy.
A free-will offering will be taken.
Christmas Eve: Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Vigil Masses of Christmas at 4:30 & 5:30 PM
Vigil Mass in Korean at 7:30 PM
Carol singing at 11:30 PM followed by
Mass at 12:00 Midnight
There will be no Confessions on Christmas Eve.
Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Masses at 8:00, 9:15 (Korean), 9:30 (Lower Church),
11:00 AM and 12:30 PM
There will be no Confessions.
Thursday, December 26, 2019
Mass at 11:30 AM.
There will be no Confessions.
New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Vigil Masses at 4:30 & 5:30 PM
There will be no confessions.
New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Mass in Korean at 9:15 AM
Mass in English at 11:30 AM
There will be no Confessions.