2023 Christmas Schedule
The Season of Advent is a time to prepare our hearts, minds, and souls to receive Christ joyfully at Christmas. Nativity BVM Parish offers many spiritual growth and service opportunities during this beautiful season. See the schedule below for Confession times, Christmas Masses, and Advent activities and events.
May the Prince of Peace find a dwelling place in our hearts this Christmas. May He fill us with His love, His grace, and His peace, so that we may become beacons of hope in a world that longs for the peace that only He can give. May God bless you and your families abundantly this Christmas and always! -Fr. Bell *Reminder: This year, we have the unique situation where Christmas Day falls on a Monday. The Church keeps the Holy Day of Obligation in place for both the 4th Sunday of Advent (December 24 this year) and Christmas Day (December 25). In other words, we still need to make it to Mass on Sunday during the day, and then again Sunday night for Christmas Vigil, or Monday for Christmas Day Mass. |
Confessions
We offer Confessions on Saturdays from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and these additional times for Advent:
Saturday, December 16 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Monday, December 18 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Wednesday, December 20 from 12:30pm to 2pm
Saturday, December 23
4th Sunday of Advent Vigil Mass at 5pm
Sunday, December 24
4th Sunday of Advent Masses: 7am, 8am, 10am, and Noon
Christmas Eve Vigil Masses: 4pm and 7:30pm
Choir Concert at 7pm
Monday, December 25
Christmas Day Masses: 7am, 8am, 10am* and Noon
(*10am Mass will be livestreamed)
Tuesday, December 26 - Saturday, December 30
Daily Mass at 8am
Saturday, December 30
Vigil Mass: 5pm
Sunday, December 31
Masses: 7am, 8am, 10am, and Noon
Monday, January 1 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Mass at 9am (Not a Holy Day Obligation this year)
We offer Confessions on Saturdays from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and these additional times for Advent:
Saturday, December 16 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Monday, December 18 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Wednesday, December 20 from 12:30pm to 2pm
Saturday, December 23
4th Sunday of Advent Vigil Mass at 5pm
Sunday, December 24
4th Sunday of Advent Masses: 7am, 8am, 10am, and Noon
Christmas Eve Vigil Masses: 4pm and 7:30pm
Choir Concert at 7pm
Monday, December 25
Christmas Day Masses: 7am, 8am, 10am* and Noon
(*10am Mass will be livestreamed)
Tuesday, December 26 - Saturday, December 30
Daily Mass at 8am
Saturday, December 30
Vigil Mass: 5pm
Sunday, December 31
Masses: 7am, 8am, 10am, and Noon
Monday, January 1 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Mass at 9am (Not a Holy Day Obligation this year)
Adoration Chapel Schedule
Activities and Events
Theology on Tap for All Generations
Our annual Advent Tradition continues this year! On Thursday, December 21 at 7pm, adults of all ages are encouraged to join us for a presentation from Catholic speaker Meg Hunter-Kilmer. Venue to be determined - RSVP to receive updates. Light fare will be provided. Cash bar. RSVPs are required. |
Christmas Caroling
Mark your calendars for Friday, December 22 for our annual Christmas Caroling night for our homebound parish family members! The bus will depart from church at 6pm and we'll enjoy Christmas goodies upon return about 8pm.
Weekend Mass Schedule:
Saturday Vigil: 5pm Sunday: 7am, 8am, 10am * & Noon * Live Streamed on YouTube Weekday Mass Schedule Mon-Sat: 8am* (9am on Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving) Confession Saturdays: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Adoration Chapel Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm |
Nativity Of the Blessed Virgin Mary
30 East Franklin Street, Media, PA 19063 Telephone: 610-566-0185 Fax: 610-566-2873 Email: ParishOffice@nativity-bvm.org *This email isn't monitored on evenings and weekends. For emergencies or immediate needs, please call the rectory at 610-566-0185. Rectory Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9am-1pm Sat & Sun: Closed |
Sunday parking options:
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