CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE AT THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS (New York City)

CHURCH OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

1. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2015 – There will be a Mass at 1:00 PM for the Vigil of the Nativity.

At 11:30 PM, there will be a Program of Sacred Christmas Music before the Midnight Mass.

 

2. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2015 (Midnight Mass) – At 12:01 AM, we will have our Midnight Solemn Mass, which will be preceded by the Program of Sacred Christmas Music at 11:30 PM. The solemn blessing of the Nativity Scene will be done immediately before the Mass.

After the Midnight Mass, there will be a very festive Reception in the Parish Hall.

Later that same day, we will have the Christmas “Day” Mass at 10:30 AM.

 

3. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2015 – The Mass for the Feast of St. Stephen will be at 1:00 PM.

 

4. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2015 – The Mass for the Sunday within the Octave of Christmas will be at 10:30 AM. The usual Sunday Coffee Hour will take place after the Mass.

Sunday Vespers and Benediction will be at 2:30 PM, preceded by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 2:00 PM.

(The recitation of the Holy Rosary and Sunday Vespers followed by Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament takes place every Sunday of the year at the Church of the Holy Innocents).

 

5. MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2015 – TITULAR FEAST OF OUR PARISH

For the Feast of the Holy Innocents, there will be an 8:00 AM (English) Mass followed by Exposition and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

There will also be a Prayerful Pro-Life Procession to an abortion clinic nearby, while the faithful recite the Rosary and sing some hymns. This is organized by the Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the Renewal.

At 11:00 AM, the procession will return to the church for Benediction and Reposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Immediately after, hot lunch will be provided in the Parish Hall.

At 6:00 PM, there will be a (traditional) Solemn Mass for the 1^st class Feast of the Holy Innocents.

On this day, a PLENARY INDULGNCE (under the usual conditions) can be obtained by the Faithful who devoutly visit the Church of the Holy Innocents and recite one Our Father and the Creed.

6. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2015 – The usual Wednesday Sung Mass will take place at 6:00 PM.

 

7. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2015 – For New Year’s Eve, we will have the traditional Mass at 1:00 PM. The solemn Te Deum will be sung.

A PLENARY INDULGENCE (under the usual conditions) can be obtained by the Faithful who partake in the public recitation of the Te Deum on the last day of the year.

8. FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 – For the Octave of the Nativity (Circumcision) of Our Lord, Holy Innocents will have its traditional Mass at 1:00 PM.

This day is a Holy Day of Obligation and all Catholics must fulfill their obligation to attend Holy Mass.

At the beginning of the Mass, we will sing the Veni, Creator.

A PLENARY INDULGENCE (under the usual conditions) can be obtained by the Faithful who partake in the public recitation of the Veni Creator on the first day of the New Year.

Fr. Leonard Villa's 29th Anniversary of Ordination (Nov. 15, 2015) - Church of the Holy Innocents

Below are photos of the 10:30AM Mass at Holy Innocents this past Sunday, November 15, 2015 (6th Resumed Sunday after Epiphany).

 

Because it was Fr. Villa's 29th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood, the special collects for himself were prayed and the solemn Te Deum was chanted at the end of the Mass.

 

After the Mass, a very nice reception took place in the parish hall attended by many parishioners and Fr. Villa's family.

Photos Taken by Ms. Diana Yuan

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Preparations of the parish hall in progress

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More preparations in progress

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The Sacred Heart "theme" was present because of the great devotion Fr. Villa has to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

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Preparations of the Sanctuary

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Preparations in the Sacristy

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The Asperges

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Prayers at the Foot of the Altar

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Incensation at the Introit

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Chanting of the Epistle

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Chanting of the Gospel

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There was a very good attendance

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The Creed

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Offertory incensation

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The Sanctus

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The Canon

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Elevation of the Sacred Host

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There were two big cakes and a very special gift for Fr. Villa from the parishioners

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Wine being distributed for the toast that was going to be made in honor of Fr. Villa

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The toast in which Fr. Villa was thanked for the wonderful job he has done at Holy Innocents

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A book for people to sign and write their wishes for Fr. Villa. The cover was created by one of our servers (all done by hand)

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The big, gold-plated Tabor was the gift from the parishioners for Fr. Villa

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Forty Hours Devotion at Holy Innocents (NYC) - Closing Solemn Mass of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King

On Sunday, October 25th, 2015, at 10:30 AM Holy Innocents had a Solemn Mass for the Feast of Christ the King to close its Forty Hours Devotion.

It was a very solemn Feast, and just like the two previous Holy Masses, this Holy Mass was celebrated, served, and sung with great devotion, reverence, and solemnity.

Photos Taken by Ms. Diana Yuan

 Before Mass

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 The Asperges

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The chanting of the Epistle 

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Imposition of incense for the Gospel 

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Credo 

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Imposing incense at the Offertory 

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Offertory incensation 

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Torch-bearers going to get their torches 

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Communion 

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Beautiful chanting of the very inspiring Litanies 

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Procession of the Most Blessed Sacrament while the Pange lingua is chanted 

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 Recession and Forty Hours officially ended