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We will follow our normal weekend Mass schedule for Saturday, December 31st and Sunday, January 1st (the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God): 4:00 PM Vigil and 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 6:00 PM. The Adoration Chapel will close at 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 31st and will re-open at 7:30 AM on Monday, December 2nd. The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, January 2nd and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd at 9:00 AM.

Please note the following Mass schedule for Christmas: Masses on Christmas Eve, December 24th, will be celebrated at 4 PM, 6 PM, and Midnight. On Christmas Day, December 25th, Masses will be at 9 AM and 11 AM. There will be No 6PM Mass on Christmas Day. There will also be No Confessions neither on Saturday, December 24th at 3 PM nor on Sunday, December 25th at 5 PM. The Adoration Chapel will close at 3 PM on Saturday, December 24th and will reopen on Monday, December 26th at 7:30 AM. The Parish Office will be closed on Friday, December 23rd, through Monday, December 26th in observance of Christmas. We will reopen on Tuesday, December 27th at 9 AM.

The “Bless the Baby Jesus” devotion will be held on Sunday, December 18th as part of the 11:00 a.m. Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. After Mass all children and their families are invited to our first “Breakfast with the Baby Jesus.” It will be held in the cafeteria. A hot breakfast will be served. Donuts, milk and coffee will be available for those not wanting a full breakfast. A nativity play will be performed. Crafts and activities are also planned for the children. The cost is $5 per family. Pre-sale tickets will be sold at all the Masses next weekend. Tickets may also be purchased at the door that day.

The beautiful poinsettias and greenery that adorn our altar and sanctuary are a special part of the celebration of Christmas at St. Benilde Catholic Church. We invite all parishioners to share in the experience through a memorial or thanksgiving gift by using the Christmas Flowers Memorial Envelopes found in the vestibule of Church. Donations toward the cost of Christmas decorations in the Church may be made in memory or honor of your family members and friends. This is a wonderful way to remember loved ones, honor friends, and offer thanksgiving to God for prayers answered and blessings received during this past year. The suggested donation is $10.00 per rememberance. Please place your envelopes in the collection basket, the Poor Box or bring it to the Parish Office by December 26th. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Memorial Envelopes will be placed on the altar throughout the Christmas Season and names will be printed in the bulletin.

Mark your calendar for the 3rd Annual St. Benilde Men’s Club Chili Cook-off Trifecta. It will be held Sunday, December 11th, in the St. Benilde School Yard. Gates open at 12 noon. Food tasting begins at 12:30 PM. The cost is $10 per person. Children 10 years and under are free. The cost includes unlimited tasting of chili and the each team’s favorite Louisiana inspired dish. There will be live music, inflatable and concessions available for purchase. Hope to see you there.

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation. Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 5:30pm on Wednesday, December 7th. Masses on Thursday, December 8th will be at 7am, 8:15am (School Mass), 12 Noon, and 6:00pm. The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, December 8th in observance of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. We will reopen on Friday, December 9th at 9:00 am.