Doors Open for the 4pm Service

Sunday, December 24, 2017
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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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3:00 p.m.

Lessons and Carols is popular each year, and it is possible the church may fill up. The Fifth Avenue doors open at 3pm and seats are available on a first-come basis. Depending on the weather, people may begin lining up at the Fifth Avenue doors before 3pm. In past years, the line has begun to form around 2:30pm.

It is possible that the doors may need to be closed before 4pm, when the service begins. This will occur if the church fills to capacity. There is no way we can know in advance how many people will come, or at what time the church will fill.

We welcome everyone who wants to worship at Saint Thomas this Christmas. If you are concerned about the lines or crowds on Christmas Eve, consider attending Christmas Day at 11am. Like the 11pm Christmas Eve service, the Christmas Day service is sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys.

Please also note that the 4pm service on Christmas Eve does not include a Mass, so if you wish to make your Holy Communion, you should come on Christmas Eve at 11pm or Christmas Day at 11am.


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