FAST OF THE NATIVITY
A 40 day fast preceeds the Great Feast of the Nativity of our Lord, which is celebrated on December 25th. During this time, the Church guides us to abstain from meat and dairy; to confess our sins; and to attend the Paraklesis Services (Supplication to the Theotokos), as follows:
Paraklsesis Services: On Wednesdays December 3rd, 10th, and 17th, at 6:00 p.m.
Confessions may be heard after the Paraklesis.
Feast of the Nativity of our Lord:
Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24th. Vespers, 5:30 p.m. Divine Liturgy of St. Basil, 6:00 p.m.
Christmas Day, Divine Liturgy, 10 a.m.
Christmas carols will follow both days.
Theophany, Tuesday, January 6th.
Orthros, 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy., 10:00 a.m
Water Blessing/Aghiasmos Service after the Divine Liturgy.
St. John the Baptist (Old Calendar Christmas Day)
Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.