Mass Schedule for Christmas 2022 and New Year’s 2023

 The Parish Advent Penance Service will be held Tuesday, December 13th at 7:00 PM. 

Christmas Eve Vigil Masses at St. Paul’s will be celebrated Saturday, December 24th, at 3:30, 5:30, and 7:30 PM. 
Masses at 3:30 and 5:30 will be held in both the new church and the historic church.
There will be no Christmas Vigil Mass at St. Peter’s.

Christmas Day Masses at St. Paul’s will be celebrated Sunday, December 25th, at 8:00 and 10:30 AM.
Mass at St. Peter’s will be at 9:30 AM.
There will be NO 5:30 Mass on Christmas Day. 

Sunday, January 1st, New Year’s Day, is the Feast of Mary, Holy Mother of God.
Masses will be as usual with the Vigil Mass for that Feast celebrated on December 31st at 5:30 and the normal Sunday Masses celebrated at 8:00 and 10:30 AM, and 5:30 PM.  St. Peter’s will have 9:30 AM Sunday Mass.

In this holy season of prayer and song and laughter, may you and your loved ones be blessed with the great wonders of the shining star, the angels joy, and the infant’s cry in the lowly manger.  Behold His glory! 

 

 A Day of Retreat with Bishop Erik Pohlmeier, Jan. 7   

Building on Rock – God’s Plan for Salvation” is the theme for the retreat at Sacred Heart Parish, 5752 Blanding Blvd. in Jacksonville.  Doors open at 10:30 a.m. to check in.  First presentation starts at 11 a.m., lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. (courtesy of Sacred Heart Parish) and the retreat ends with 5 p.m. Mass.  To register: https://form.jotform.com/222913965707161 or for more info, contact Erin McGeever at emcgeever@dosafl.com.

 

Nativity Open House at Villa Flora in St. Augustine, Jan. 8

The Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine invite you to attend their annual Nativity Open House, “Remembering Our Savior in Turbulent Times,” Jan. 8 from noon to 4 p.m. in the Villa Flora of St. Joseph Renewal Center, 234 St. George Street, across the street from their Motherhouse.  This FREE event will also include spirituality books as gifts for those who attend.  For more info, contact Sister Jane Stoecker, director of the St. Joseph Renewal Center, at (904) 824-5894.

 

March for Life Kick-Off, Jan. 13

National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios, 101 San Marco Ave. in St. Augustine. “We choose to love them both!” is the theme of this annual event from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.

March for Life Main Event, Jan. 14

National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios, 101 San Marco Ave. in St. Augustine.  “We choose to love them both!” is the theme of this annual event.  Outdoor Mass at 9 a.m. with Bishop Pohlmeier as the celebrant (weather permitting), march begins at 10:30 a.m.  There will be guest speakers, music and activities throughout the day. Visit https://www.marchforlifestaugustine.com/ or contact May Oliver at moliver@dosafl.com for more info.