Vigil Mass of Christmas

Tuesday, December 24, 2024
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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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5:30 p.m. | High Altar

This said service is held at the High Altar directly following the 4 p.m. Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. For information about the reserved section for pledging parishioners for today’s 4pm and 10:30pm services, contact Adam MacDonald, Director of Development.

Pledging parishioners have received an invitation to register for early entry to the Nave for the 4pm and 10:30pm Christmas Eve services. The Fifth Avenue doors will open to the general public one hour prior to each service.

Celebrant and PreacherFr. Schultz
The Old Testament LessonIsaiah 62:1-5
The New Testament LessonActs 13:16-17, 22-25
The Holy GospelMatthew 1:18-25