This year, December 24, 2017 (Christmas Eve), is on the 4th Sunday of Advent. This has given rise to some questions regarding the liturgies for these consecutive celebrations.
In order to celebrate appropriately, a person should participate in Masses for the 4th Sunday of Advent and again for Christmas Vigil/Day. This means that at St. Benilde an individual must attend Mass on Saturday, December 23
rd at 4PM or Sunday, December 25
th at 9AM or 11AM to fulfill their Sunday Obligation. In addition, to fulfill one’s obligation for Christmas (which is a Holy Day of Obligation) an individual must attend Mass on
Sunday, December 24th at 4PM, 6PM, or Midnight or on Monday, December 25th at 9AM or 11AM. Please call the Parish Office if you have any questions or need additional clarifications.