The 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass provides an uplifting,
youthful approach to traditional carols and contemporary songs to ring in the
Birth of Christ. It is truly a
celebration! The message for this Mass
is intended for young children. Father
conducts a “dialogue” homily where he asks the young children to come and sit
at the base of the altar. He then asks
for their assistance in retelling the story of Christ’s birth. Music for Christmas Eve Mass at 4:00 p.m.
will be provided by our Sunday 4’oclock choir, 4-Hymn. Joining this choir, we welcome back our
returning college students and the children’s choir.
Christmas is about tradition and what better tradition
than Christmas carols. The Youth
Orchestra , along with the 11:00 am Sunday choir, will be playing traditional
Christmas carols at the 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass that will not only
celebrate the birth of Christ but will hopefully stir fond memories in the
hearts of the assembly. This Mass, like
4:00 p.m. is also intended for children and includes the dialogue homily.
At a new time this
year, Good Shepherd’s 9:00 p.m. Mass will be a treat for all with music
provided by our Sunday 9:00 a.m. choir and our hand bell choir. The blend of these voices sound like angels
from heaven and the bells truly ring in the Christmas spirit. Homily and music focuses on the adults in the
congregation.
What can you
expect at Midnight Mass? Great parking
and ample seating! As you enter the
sanctuary, you are warmed by the glow of the lights from the trees at the base
of the altar. When you settle in, your
heart will be warmed as well when the Sunday 5:00 o’clock contemporary choir
begins the traditional Christmas carols that you know by heart.
Christmas Day Mass at
10:00 a.m. is a simple, rich liturgy and celebration. The sacred is easily felt with the traditional
music provided by the cantor and accompanist.
The community’s participation rounds out this celebration
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