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.
Little Falls • Christmas Eve Mass with the Franciscan Sisters at 7:30 p.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Francis Convent. Christmas hymns will begin at 7 p.m. Fellowship follows Mass.
Onamia • Solemn vespers (Vigil of Christmas) with the Crosier Fathers and Brothers at 5:30 p.m. in Holy Cross Priory Church.
St. Cloud • Christmas Eve Mass celebrated at 4 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral, featuring “Carols by Candlelight” at 3:30 p.m. Mass celebrated at 10 p.m. with Bishop Donald Kettler presiding, featuring “Carols by Candlelight” starting at 9:30 p.m.
St. Joseph • Caroling and Christmas Eucharist with the Benedictine Sisters at 9 p.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Benedict’s Monastery. Shepherd’s Reception in Gathering Place follows service.
Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
Collegeville • Morning Prayer at 8 a.m., Abbey Christmas Day Eucharist at 10 a.m., Midday Prayer at noon and evening prayer at 5 p.m. with the St. John’s monastic community in Abbey Church.
Little Falls • Christmas Day Mass with the Franciscan Sisters at 8:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel, 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 celebrated at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 9 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
Little Falls • Sign up for an hour to pray with the Franciscan Sisters during the 24-Hour Year-End Prayer for Peace Vigil and Prayer Service starting today at 6 p.m. and continuing through tomorrow at 6 p.m. The prayer vigil is divided into one-hour segments — individuals are asked to sign-up to pray during one specific hour of the vigil. Participants can pray in their homes, at their churches or are welcome at St. Francis Convent. To participate in the prayer vigil, call the Franciscan Life Center at 320-632-0680 to register your preferred hour of prayer. Vigil concludes with New Year’s Eve prayer service. (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 service with the Franciscan Sisters starts at 7 p.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Francis Convent.
Onamia • Solemn vespers (Vigil of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God) with the Crosier Fathers and Brothers at 5 p.m. in Holy Cross Priory Church.
St. Joseph • Imaging Peace prayer service with the Benedictine Sisters from 6 to 7 a.m. in Oratory at St. Benedict’s Monastery. Celebration of Eucharist at 11:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel.
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.
Little Falls • Mass with the Franciscan Sisters at 8:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Francis Convent.
Onamia • Solemn vespers with the Crosier Fathers and Brothers at 5 p.m. in Holy Cross Priory Church.
St. Cloud • Mass celebrated at 9 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.
Little Falls • Epiphany Mass with the Franciscan Sisters at 8:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Francis Convent.
Onamia • Solemn Epiphany vespers with the Crosier Fathers and Brothers at 5 p.m. in Holy Cross Priory Church.
St. Cloud • Epiphany Mass celebrated at 9:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral. (Mass at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4.)
St. Joseph • Epiphany Eucharist with the Benedictine Sisters at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Benedict’s Monastery.