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 From The Desk of the Pastor
The Nativity of the Lord: The Incarnation Renewing Our Parish Today
Each year, Christmas invites us to stand once more before the
breathtaking mystery of the Incarnation the eternal God taking
on human flesh, entering our world not in power or splendor, but
in vulnerability, humility, and love. In the Christ Child, we
behold the astonishing truth that the Creator of the universe
desired to dwell among us, to share our joys and sorrows, to walk
with us in every season of life. The Incarnation reveals a God
who does not remain distant, but who draws near, transforms,
heals, restores, and renews.
Christmas Mass Schedule 2025
Come celebrate the Nativity of the Lord with our parish
family! Invite your loved ones, especially those who
may be returning to church for the first time in a while.
All are welcome!
Christmas Vigil – Wednesday, December 24, 2025
- 4:00pm – Christmas Vigil Mass at Lourdes (Family-friendly Mass, ideal for children and young families)
- 6:00pm – Christmas Vigil Mass at Rosary
- 11:00pm – Christmas Mass During the Night at Lourdes (With full choir and orchestra)
Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25, 2025
- 8:15am – Christmas Mass at Dawn at Lourdes
- 10:30am – Christmas Mass During the Day at Lourdes
“Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord!” | Come, let us adore Him!
Parish Office Holiday Hours
Please note that the parish office will have limited
hours during the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
Holiday Hours (Dec. 29th – Jan. 2nd):
- Office Open: 9:00am – 12:00pm (Noon)
- Office Closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 2nd Day of Christmas and New Year’s Day
Regular office hours will resume the week of
January 5th.
Thank you for your understanding as this
adjusted schedule allows our dedicated parish team to enjoy
some much-needed rest and renewal after a very busy
and grace-filled holy season.
Blessing of the Bambinelli
December 20th & 21st at all Sunday Masses
At all
Sunday Masses the weekend of December 20th/21st,
parishioners of every age are invited to bring the
Baby Jesus figure from their manger scene at home
to be blessed at Mass.
If your family has multiple
Nativity sets perhaps one for the children, one in
the living room, or one passed down through generations
feel free to bring each Bambinello.
Families may also hold their Bambinelli in their
hands during the blessing as a sign of love and
expectancy for the Christ Child.
May
this cherished tradition help us prepare our homes
and our hearts to welcome the newborn King!
The Second Day of Christmas
Mass with Father Pawel — Friday, December 26th at 12:15pm ~ Holy Trinity Church
Second Christmas Day also known as St. Stephen’s Day is a beloved tradition in many European countries, especially
in Poland. Celebrated on December 26th, it extends the joy of
Christmas with continued festivities, family gatherings, and
cherished religious practices.
In Poland, most families attend Mass on this day as a way of
prolonging the spirit of goodwill, gratitude, and togetherness
that marks the Christmas season. It is a beautiful way of
acknowledging that the mystery of Christ’s birth cannot be
contained in a single day it is meant to overflow into the
days that follow.
This year, Father Pawel will share this meaningful Polish
tradition with our parish family by celebrating Second
Christmas Day Mass at Holy Trinity Church on Friday,
December 26th at 12:15pm.
All are warmly invited to join us
for this special liturgy as we continue
to rejoice in the Lord’s birth.
Please note: This will be the only daily Mass offered that
day, so we strongly encourage everyone to come and
celebrate with Fr. Pawel.
Come experience the beauty of this tradition, extend the joy of
Christmas, and pray together as one parish family.
All are welcome!
Christmas Offertory
Help Others Encounter Jesus
Your Christmas gift strengthens our parish’s mission of
evangelization helping people of every age experience the
love of Jesus in meaningful and life-changing ways.
Your generosity supports:
- Beautiful, reverent liturgies that draw hearts back to God
- Sacramental preparation for families, new Catholics, and returning Catholics
- Ongoing adult faith formation and opportunities for spiritual growth
- Pastoral care for the sick, homebound, grieving, and those in crisis
- Community outreach and service, bringing Christ’s mercy to those in need
- Programs that welcome newcomers and invite them into deeper relationship with Christ
Please consider a special Christmas offering to sustain this
vital work. Thank you for helping our parish share the light
of Christ.
Remembering at Christmas
Men in Black Basketball Game
Monday, December 29th at 5:30pm (Bishop Ludden–Grimes Jr./Sr. High School)
Get ready for one of the most exciting vocation events of the
year! All are invited to join us for the annual “Men in
Black” Basketball Game, where our Diocesan priests and
seminarians will take on students from Bishop Ludden Grimes Junior/Senior High School in a fun, family-friendly evening of sportsmanship, joy, and witness.
This beloved event gives our young people the chance to meet
priests and seminarians in a relaxed, energetic setting and to
see firsthand the joy and humanity of those who serve the
Church in priestly ministry.
Bring your families, youth groups, and school communities
for an evening of fellowship, encouragement, giveaways, and
great basketball. Concessions will be available, so come
hungry and come ready to cheer!
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