Advent Lessons and Carols December 15 at 7pm
From the Desk of Director of Music and Organist
On Friday, December 15, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., the choirs of St. Mary will present a service of Advent Lessons and Carols as part of the St. Mary Concert Art Series. In addition to the readings and music presented by the choirs, there will an opportunity for the congregation to participate in singing carols of the Advent Season.
The tradition of the Festival of Lessons and Carols was established in England as the adaptation of an earlier service on Christmas Eve, 1918, in the chapel of Kings College, Cambridge University, for the university community and for the city of Cambridge. The Kings College service was first broadcast by radio in 1928; and, excepting the year 1930, these broadcasts have continued to this day. This wonderful tradition, moreover, has been duplicated in cathedrals and churches throughout America.
It is my hope that all who can will attend this beautiful and most spiritual service of the season.
God’s Blessings,
David Uschold
Thanksgiving Schedule
In observance of Thanksgiving, the following changes to the parish schedule are being made next week:
Adoration will end after our Anniversary of the Church Dedication Mass Wednesday Night and be canceled Thursday and Friday.
There will be only one Mass celebrated on Thanksgiving Day, at 10am. All are asked to bring nonperishable food to be collected for the Fredericksburg Foodbank.
The Parish Office will be closed Thursday and Friday.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church Mass
There will be a special Mass celebrated Wednesday, November 22, at 6pm in celebration of the Anniversary of the Dedication of our Church. All are invited to come and celebrate this special day in the life of our parish.