December 26: Mass of St. Stephen Protomartyr

The Coronation of St Stephen Annibale Carracci (1560–1609)

Friday, December 26, 10:00 (AM)

SUNG TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS

for the Feast of St. Stephen Protomartyr

Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Gregory Eichman, F.S.S.P.

St. John of the Cross Catholic Church

8086 Broadway

Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Please come and join us on St. Stephen's Day (December 26), at 10 in the morning, at St. John of the Cross in Lemon Grove. Fr. Eichman will celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass and the brothers will serve at the altar and sing Gregorian chants for the ordinary and propers. A very Happy Christmas to all our friends and benefactors!

Images from Vespers of Gaudete Sunday 2014

Sunday, December 14: Vespers of Gaudete Sunday (3rd Sunday of Advent)

Giotto di Bondone (b. 1267, Vespignano, d. 1337, Firenze)
The Visitation

Sunday, December 14, 15:00 (3:00 PM)

 Vespers of the 3rd Sunday of Advent
with Benediction

Hebdomadary: Rev. Fr. Eugene Sta.Ana

St. Vincent de Paul Church

4080 Hawk Street

San Diego, CA 92103 

Join us at St. Vincent de Paul church to celebrate  Vespers of Gaudete Sunday in Gregorian chant! The 3rd Sunday of Advent is thus named after the first word in the Epistle's reading, where St. Paul recommends we should Rejoice in the Lord always. Advent is an intense liturgical season of joyful  penance and preparation not only to celebrate Christmas, the birth in the flesh of the eternal Word of God, but also to look forward to His second coming at the end of times. The more festive character of Gaudete Sunday  is made visible by the celebrant wearing rose vestments, instead of purple.

More Photos from Adventus Dona Liturgical Conference (Ramona)

Votive candle shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe

 

Vesperale for event

 

Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

Choir and Servers receive Fr. Ramos' blessing post-vespers