Holy Days on their way

Mass two times in one weekend

Remember that the only two holy days of obligation in Canada that don't fall on a Sunday are coming up soon.

Yes, Christmas and the Solemnity of Mary both fall on Saturdays this year, which means that you still have to go to Mass on the Sunday.

Luckily there are options on the Fridays and Saturdays:

Christmas and the anticipated Mass of the Solemnity of Mary on the Fridays of Dec. 24 and 31, respectively, fulfills the holy day obligation.

Similarly, attending Christmas Mass and the Mass for the Solemnity of Mary on the Saturdays of Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 also fulfills parishioners' obligation.

For members of the Archdiocese who have not yet been able to make it to a penitential service before Christmas Mass, here are the remaining services.

North Shore
Wed. Dec. 22 7 p.m. Christ the Redeemer

Vancouver West
Mon.   Dec. 20   6 p.m.    Guardian Angels
Tues.  Dec. 21   7:30 p.m. Blessed Sacrament
Wed.   Dec. 22   7 p.m.    St. John the Apostle

Vancouver East
Tues.  Dec. 21   7 p.m.    St. Jude's
Wed.   Dec. 22   7 p.m.    St. Helen's

New Westminster
Mon.   Dec. 20   7 p.m.    St. Francis de Sales
Tues.  Dec. 21   7 p.m.    St. Luke's
Wed.   Dec. 22   7 p.m.    Our Lady of Fatima

Fraser East
Mon.   Dec. 20   7 p.m.    St. Joachim & Ann
Tues.  Dec. 21   7 p.m.    St. Nicholas
Wed.   Dec. 22   7 p.m.    St. Ann's

East side of Fraser West (Surrey / North Delta)
Mon.   Dec. 20   7:30 p.m. Our Lady of Good Counsel
Tues.  Dec. 21   7:30 p.m. Immaculate Conception

West side of Fraser West (Richmond)
Mon., Tues., Wed., and Thurs., Dec. 20-23 7:30 p.m. (all parishes)
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