Christmas Services

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

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Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve

[caption id="attachment_308237" align="alignnone" width="1500"] The Nativity depicted in the South Stall Woodwork of Saint Thomas Church[/caption] Eternal God, who made this most holy night to shine with the brightness of thy one true light: bring us, who have known the revelation of that light on earth, to see the radiance of thy heavenly glory; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.


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Vigil Mass of Christmas
5:30 PMHigh Altar
This said service is held at the High Altar directly following the 4 p.m. Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. Sermon by Fr. Moretz.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

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Christmas Eve

[caption id="attachment_308237" align="alignnone" width="1500"] The Nativity depicted in the South Stall Woodwork of Saint Thomas Church[/caption] Eternal God, who made this most holy night to shine with the brightness of thy one true light: bring us, who have known the revelation of that light on earth, to see the radiance of thy heavenly glory; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.


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Procession and Solemn Eucharist of the Nativity speaker icon emds-cat
10:30 PMHigh Altar
Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys. Sermon by Fr. Turner.

Thursday, December 25, 2025

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Christmas Day

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Procession and Solemn Eucharist of the Nativity speaker icon emds-cat
11:00 AMHigh Altar
Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys. Sermon by Fr. Gioia.

Sunday, December 28, 2025

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The First Sunday After Christmas: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

The First Sunday After Christmas: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Almighty God, who hast poured upon us the new light of thine incarnate Word: Grant that the same light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through the sameJesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.Amen.


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Said Mass
9:00 AMThe Chancel
This service is especially suitable for children and families. Homily by Mo. Turner.