Christmas liturgies and prayer opportunities

Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve)

Collegeville • Vigil of Christmas service with the St. John’s Monastic Community at 5 p.m. (Evening Prayer) in the Great Hall and Christmas concert at 9:30 p.m. in the Abbey Church followed by Christmas Eve Eucharist at 10 p.m. St. John’s Boys’ Choir and St. John’s Abbey Schola will sing in the concert and during Mass. (Livestreamed and archived at YouTube.com/saintjohnsabbey.)

Little Falls • Christmas Eve Mass with the Franciscan Sisters at 6:30 p.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel at St. Francis Convent. Caroling begins at 6 p.m. Fellowship follows Mass.

St. Cloud • Christmas Eve Mass at 4 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Bishop Patrick Neary presiding at 10 p.m. Mass.

St. Joseph • Caroling and Christmas Eucharist with the Benedictine Sisters at 8 p.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Benedict’s Monastery. Shepherds’ Reception follows in the Gathering Place.

Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day)

Collegeville • Morning Prayer at 8 a.m., Abbey Christmas Day Eucharist at 10:30 a.m., midday prayer at noon and evening prayer at 5 p.m. with the St. John’s Monastic Community in Abbey Church. (Livestreamed and archived at YouTube.com/saintjohnsabbey.)

Little Falls • Christmas Day Mass with the Franciscan Sisters at 9:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel at St. Francis Convent.

Onamia • Solemn Christmas vespers with the Crosier Fathers and Brothers at 5 p.m. in Holy Cross Priory Church.

St. Cloud • Christmas Day Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 9:30 a.m.

St. Joseph • Christmas Day Eucharist with the Benedictine Sisters at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Benedict’s Monastery.

Monday, December 30 through Tuesday, December 31

Little Falls • The Franciscan Sisters host a Year-End Prayer for Peace vigil starting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, and continuing through Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 6 p.m. Participants are invited to select a timeframe and pray from home at the same time as a Franciscan Sister. Register for a time slot by contacting Linda Dobosenski at ldobosenski@fslf.org or calling 320-632-0680.

The vigil concludes with a New Year’s Eve prayer service at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31. (See below.) Participation in the vigil is not a prerequisite to attending the prayer service.)

Tuesday, December 31

Collegeville • Vigil service of The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, with the St. John’s Monastic Community at 7 p.m. in Abbey Church.

Little Falls • New Year’s Eve Prayer for Peace Service with Franciscan Sisters at 7 p.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel at St. Francis Convent. This service features readings, quiet time and reflective music. Those who attend will offer their prayers into the world by burning them at the end of the service. Refreshments served afterward.

St. Joseph • Imagining Peace prayer service with the Benedictine Sisters from 6 to 7 a.m. in the Oratory at St. Benedict’s Monastery.

Wednesday, January 1 (Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God)

Collegeville • Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m., Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. and Evening Prayer at 5 p.m. with the St. John’s Monastic Community in Abbey Church. (Livestreamed and archived at YouTube.com/saintjohnsabbey.)

St. Cloud • Mass at 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral.

St. Joseph • Eucharist with the Benedictine Sisters at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Benedict’s Monastery.

Sunday, January 5 (Epiphany)

Collegeville • Morning Prayer at 7 a.m., Epiphany Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. and Evening Prayer at 5 p.m. with the St. John’s Monastic Community in Abbey Church. (Livestreamed and archived at YouTube.com/saintjohnsabbey.)

Little Falls • Epiphany Mass with the Franciscan Sisters at 9:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel at St. Francis Convent.

Onamia • Solemn Epiphany vespers with the Crosier Fathers and Brothers at 5 p.m. in Holy Cross Priory Church.

St. Joseph • Epiphany Eucharist with the Benedictine Sisters at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Benedict’s Monastery.

 

 

 

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Author: The Central Minnesota Catholic

The Central Minnesota Catholic is the magazine for the Diocese of St. Cloud.

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