The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, December 8, falls on a Saturday this year. In accord with the USCCB decision (Nov. 1991), confirmed by the Holy See (July 1992), the precept to attend Mass on the Solemnity is maintained, therefore, Saturday, December 8, is a Holy Day of Obligation.

The Mass schedule is Friday, December 7, at 7 p.m. & Saturday, December 8, at 7 a.m.

The evening Mass on Saturday, December 8, at 5 p.m is the Vigil for the second Sunday of Advent and will **Not** fulfill your Holy Day of Obligation.