Saturday, December 23
St. Joseph • Join the Benedictine Sisters at St. Benedict’s Monastery for the Eucharist at at 6:30 p.m. The Benedictine community and public will assemble in the Gathering Place to light the Advent candles followed by a procession into Sacred Heart Chapel and continuation of Eucharist.
Sunday, December 24 (Christmas Eve)
Collegeville • Vigil of Christmas service with the St. John’s Monastic Community at 5 p.m. (Evening Prayer) in the Great Hall and Christmas concert at 9:30 p.m. in the Abbey Church followed by Christmas Eve Eucharist at 10 p.m. St. John’s Boys’ Choir and St. John’s Abbey Schola will sing in the concert and during Mass. (Livestreamed and archived at saintjohnsabbey.org.)
Little Falls • Christmas Eve Mass with the Franciscan Sisters at 6:30 p.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel at St. Francis Convent. Caroling begins at 6 p.m. Fellowship follows Mass.
St. Cloud • Christmas Eve Mass at 4 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Bishop Patrick Neary presiding at 10 p.m. Mass.
St. Joseph • Caroling and Christmas Eucharist with the Benedictine Sisters at 8 p.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Benedict’s Monastery. Shepherds’ Reception follows in the Gathering Place.
Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
Collegeville • Morning Prayer at 8 a.m., Abbey Christmas Day Eucharist at 10:30 a.m., midday prayer at noon and evening prayer at 5 p.m. with the St. John’s Monastic Community in Abbey Church. (Livestreamed and archived at saintjohnsabbey.org.)
Little Falls • Christmas Day Mass with the Franciscan Sisters at 9:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel at St. Francis Convent.
Onamia • Solemn Christmas vespers with the Crosier Fathers and Brothers at 5 p.m. in Holy Cross Priory Church.
St. Cloud • Christmas Day Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 9:30 a.m.
St. Joseph • Christmas Day Eucharist with the Benedictine Sisters at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Benedict’s Monastery.
Saturday, December 30 through Sunday, December 31
Little Falls • The Franciscan Sisters host a 24-Hour Year-End Prayer for Peace Vigil and Community Prayer Service starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 30, and continuing through Sunday, Dec. 31, at 6 p.m. Individuals, families, friends or faith circles are invited to sign-up to pray for 15 minutes or more during the vigil. Participants can pray in their homes, at their churches or are welcome to pray with a sister in the chapel at St. Francis Convent. A self-guided prayer aid is available. To participate in the prayer vigil, contact Christi Hartwell at chartwell@fslf.org or 320-632-0680 to sign up for a 15-minute segment. The vigil concludes with a New Year’s Eve community prayer service at 7 p.m. (See below.) Participation in the vigil is not a prerequisite to attending the prayer service.)
Sunday, December 31
Collegeville • Vigil service of The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, with the St. John’s Monastic Community at 7 p.m. in Abbey Church. (Livestreamed and archived at saintjohnsabbey.org.)
Little Falls • New Year’s Eve Community Prayer for Peace Service with Franciscan Sisters at 7 p.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel at St. Francis Convent. This service features readings, quiet time and Taizé music.
St. Joseph • Imagining Peace prayer service with the Benedictine Sisters from 6 to 7 a.m. in the Oratory at St. Benedict’s Monastery.
Monday, January 1 (Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God)
Collegeville • Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m., Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. and Evening Prayer at 5 p.m. with the St. John’s Monastic Community in Abbey Church. (Livestreamed and archived at saintjohnsabbey.org.)
St. Cloud • Mass at 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral.
St. Joseph • Eucharist with the Benedictine Sisters at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Benedict’s Monastery.
Sunday, January 7 (Epiphany)
Collegeville • Morning Prayer at 7 a.m., Epiphany Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. and Evening Prayer at 5 p.m. with the St. John’s Monastic Community in Abbey Church. (Livestreamed and archived at saintjohnsabbey.org.)
Onamia • Solemn Epiphany vespers with the Crosier Fathers and Brothers at 5 p.m. in Holy Cross Priory Church.
St. Joseph • Epiphany Eucharist with the Benedictine Sisters at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Benedict’s Monastery.