Advent and Christmas Schedule

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ADVENT SCHEDULE

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Date: Friday, December 8, 2023
Time: 12 Noon and 6:30 PM
Location: St. Mary’s Basilica

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Date: Sunday, December 10, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: St. Mary’s Basilica
Note: Journey with us through the Scriptures that foretell the birth of Our Savior, accompanied by majestic choral music from Canticum Novum. This beautiful liturgy will prepare you for the upcoming celebration of the Nativity of our Lord.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass and Fiesta
Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Time: 5:15 PM
Location: St. Mary’s Basilica
Note: Evening of music, drama, and dance in celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Followed by a reception in the social hall with food and entertainment with ballet folklorico and Aztec dance groups.

Sunday Masses for the Fourth Week of Advent
(These Masses do not fulfill your Christmas Holy Day of Obligation.)
Date: Sunday, December 24, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM
Note: The 7 AM Mass is canceled.

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

Christmas Eve Children’s Mass
Date:  Sunday, December 24, 2023
Time:  5:00 PM
Location:  St. Mary’s Basilica
Music: Children’s Choir
Note: This Mass is for children and will include a children’s choir, and children lectors. This is a favorite Mass for parents, grandparents, and the young-at-heart.

Christmas Carols before Midnight Mass
Date:  Sunday, December 24, 2023
Time:  11:15 PM to 12:00 AM Midnight
Music:  Choir with Brass
Location: St. Mary’s Basilica

Christmas Midnight Mass
Date:  Monday, December 25, 2023
Time:  12:00 AM (Midnight)
Music:  Choir and Brass
Location: St. Mary’s Basilica

Christmas Day Masses 
Date:  Monday, December 25, 2023
Time:  9:00 AM and 11:30 AM
Music:  Choir and Brass
Location: St. Mary’s Basilica
Note: The 7 AM Mass is canceled.

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
Time: 12 Noon
Location: St. Mary’s Basilica

Parking Information:

Free parking is available for parishioners and visitors attending Mass and sponsored events at St. Mary’s Basilica. Our parking garage is located on 5th Street between Van Buren Street and Monroe Street.

For More Information:

St. Mary’s Basilica
Receptionist
Phone: 602-354-2100
Email: [email protected]