Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.” (Mt 1:23)
Come Home this Christmas
Gather with us during this season of joy and peace to receive into your heart and mind the perfect Christmas gift … our Savior Jesus Christ who brings hope and love to our weary world. We especially want to welcome you if this Christmas will be your first time in church in a while. We’re glad you’re choosing to spend Christmas with us. If you take away nothing else from Christmas Mass and the season of Christmas, we pray it is this: Jesus loves you. So much that He — God — became human (a small and vulnerable baby) to save you and prove to you how much He loves you.
Christmas Mass times in our churches (by county)
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Christmas at the Cathedral (including live broadcasts)
301 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids
Cathedral Christmas schedule
WATCH VIDEO:
PRELUDE & CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT MASS: The prelude of carols at 11 p.m. on Dec. 24 followed by midnight Mass were broadcast LIVE on TV on FOX17 (check local listings) and online on the diocesan website and on YouTube.
View prelude and Mass video on YouTube
Mass from the Cathedral also is broadcast live every Sunday at 10 a.m. and Noon (Spanish).
El Preludio de Villancicos de Nochebuena con Instrumentos de Viento, Cuerdas y Coros seguido de la Misa de medianoche (en vivo) se transmitirá desde la Catedral de San Andrés en FOX 17 y en el sitio web diocesano, grdiocese.org y la página de Facebook en la víspera de Navidad. El concierto comienza a las 11 p.m. y la misa a la medianoche.
La mañana de Navidad a las 7 a. m., el video de la Misa de medianoche se retransmitirá en FOX 17.
Bishop Walkowiak celebrated the 10 a.m. Mass on Christmas day at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew.
Christmas: A Season of Peace and Hope
The message of Christ’s birth at Christmas goes out to all the world bringing peace and hope to all the earth. The arrival of the “word made flesh” thousands of years ago was the fulfillment of God’s long-awaited promise of salvation for all people. Between Christ’s birth and his second coming, he is with us now: when two or more are gathered in his name; when we hear the word of God proclaimed; when we turn to him in prayer or to ask for absolution from our sins; when we take part in the Eucharistic celebration. Join us to celebrate this season of joy and hope for salvation!
Creighton Online Ministries – Daily Christmas Prayers
(Prayers from Creighton’s Celebrating Christmas are featured daily on our diocesan social media – Prayer Guide)
Christmas is a season, not just a day
The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God – Jan. 1, 2025 (a holy day of obligation)
Mary “received Jesus into herself and brought him forth for the whole human family.” (Pope Benedict XVI) Through her intercession, may we be strengthened in our mission to bring Christ to the world.
Schedule of Mass times for the solemnity
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Reflecting on the feast days of Christmas
Additional resources:
Together is where we belong: Come home for Christmas
December FAITH Grand Rapids magazine: Read the Digital Edition
Christmas season resources (USCCB)
Celebrating Christmas (Creighton Online Ministries)
From the Vatican:
Pope Francis’ Christmas Season Calendar
Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi – Christmas 2024 – coming soon! (multiple languages)
Vatican YouTube Channel
Vatican News
