While a day like Christmas is fixed in our minds and on the calendars on December 25th, many of the important feasts of the Church year move, based upon the date that Easter is set. Easter changes each year moving to the Sunday after the “Paschal Full Moon,” and can fall between March 22 and April 25. In ancient times before calendars were common,
CHRISTMAS EVE Monday, December 24th Family Service with the Christmas Creche – 5:00 pm Music for the Christmas Vigil – 10:30 pm Festival Eucharist of the Nativity – 11:00 pm CHRISTMAS DAY Tuesday, December 25th Holy Eucharist with Carols – 11:00 am SAINT STEPHEN Wednesday, December 26th Church and Parish Offices are closed for the holiday SAINT JOHN THE DIVINE Thursday, December 27th Evening
Third Advent The symbolism of the Advent wreath is beautiful and has been a part of our Christian tradition for centuries. The light itself signifies Christ, the Light of the world. The wreath is made of various evergreens, signifying continuous life. The circle of the wreath, which has no beginning or end, symbolizes the eternity of God, the immortality of the soul, and the