“O God, who were pleased to give us the shining example of the Holy Family, graciously grant that we may imitate them in practicing the virtues of family life and in the bonds of charity, and so, in the joy of your house, delight one day in eternal rewards. Amen.”
Women’s Nocturnal Adoration
Dec. 28 at 9pm
Join us for our Women’s Nocturnal Adoration vigil. We will start at 9pm on Saturday, Dec. 28 with a meeting. Men and children are welcome to participate from 9-10pm for our meeting and 10-11pm for the first hour of adoration. Our rosary will startand 5am followed by Mass at 6am. If you have any questions contact Kim Varo at
(458) 247-7016 or
KVaro@StAlice.org.
RED BUCKET BRIGADE
Dec. 28 & 29
The St. Alice Conference of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) will hold a collection this weekend to support its mission of assisting the poor in Springfield.
Please consider giving after Masses.
Jubilee Mass
Dec. 29 at 11am
St. Mary’s Cathedral
The Holy Father has asked each bishop to celebrate the opening of the Jubilee year on the Feast of the Holy Family. Therefore, Archbishop Sample invites the faithful to St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 11am on December 29 for the solemn rite of the opening of the Jubilee year! In our mother church, we will celebrate the Eucharist, the summit of our hope.
The Jubilee Year officially began on December 24, 2024, when Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. It will conclude on January 6, 2026, the feast of Epiphany.
LOOKING AHEAD
Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God
Dec. 31
6:30pm Spanish Vigil Mass
Jan. 1
12:15pm English Mass
6:30pm All Community Mass
Our Blessed Mother is celebrated in a special way on January 1, 2025, the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. Please note that the celebration of this Solemnity is a Holy Day of Obligation
Christmas Tree Recycling
Jan. 11 ONLY