What are you doing to prepare for the birth of Jesus?

Though the world would have us believe that Christmas is all about parties, presents and a few extra pounds, for Catholics it's truly a time of preparation. That is, preparing our hearts to receive Jesus.

Many will want to attend reconciliation (confession), daily mass or other special events. Here's what you need to know to make the most of this Advent season

Daily Mass Schedule During Advent, Dec 3 - Dec 21

• Mon - Fri 6:45 AM and 9:00 AM
• Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri - 6:00 PM
• Wednesday - 7 PM
• Saturday - 9 AM
• Thursday - 7 PM - Mass in Spanish in the Chapel
  

Wednesday, Dec 5. 7 PM - Penance Service - Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More

Mass for Immaculate Conception, Dec 8

• Friday, Dec 7, Vigil Mass - 7:00 PM
• Saturday, Dec 8 - 9:00 AM
  

Saturday, Dec 15, 9:30 AM and 4-5 PM - Reconciliation (Confession) at Good Shepherd

Mon, Dec 17, 7:00 PM - Penance Service - Good Shepherd

Tues, Dec 18, 7:00 PM - Lessons and Carols

Tues, Dec 18, 7:30 PM - Penance Service - Blessed Sacrament

Wed, Dec 19, 7 PM - Penance Service - St. Louis

Wed, Dec 19, 9:45 AM & 7:30 PM - Reconcilation (Confessions) at Good Shepherd

Sat, Dec 22, 9:45 AM & 7:30 PM - Reconcilation (Confessions) at Good Shepherd

Christmas Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve Mass - Monday, December 24


• 2:30 PM     Family Mass - Spirit Singers and Pageant
• 5:00 PM     5:30 PM Choir
• 7:00 PM     Men's Choir
• 9:00 PM     Seasonal Choir with Bells
• 11:00 PM   6:00 PM Choir



Christmas Day Mass - Tuesday, December 25


• 9:00 AM     Shaftel Family
• 11:00 AM   Tweedie Family
• 11:00 AM    Mass in Spanish in the Chapel
  

NOTE:  Seating in Church may not be reserved for Christmas Masses.

Babysitting is available at 2:30, 5:00 and 7 PM Masses Christmas Eve

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God

• Mass - Monday, Dec. 31, 6:00 PM Vigil
• Mass - Tuesday, Jan. 1, 9 & 11 AM