January 1 is not only New Year’s Day – it is also the Octave Day of Christmas and the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, the patroness of our parish! Come celebrate with us our blessed Mother who as we rejoice in the birth of her divine Son. book6392 teri garr nude Thursday, Dec. 31 …
UPDATED 5/15/2021 NOTE: Please see this May 14 announcement from the Diocese of Charlotte regarding the relaxing of mask and social distancing mandates and the reinstatement of the Sunday obligation beginning on Pentecost Sunday (May 21). The below information reflects practices in place prior to May 14 and will be updated in the coming days …
Starting at 11:00pm on Christmas Eve, St. Mary’s will celebrate a public Vigil of the Office of Readings (Matins) before the beginning of Midnight Mass. Please plan to come to Midnight Mass a little early this year to join with us in this special liturgy. What is the Office of Readings? The Office of Readings …