Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God

DECEMBER 31, 2016—JANUARY 1, 2017
Holy Day of Obligation
The normal weekend Mass and Confession schedule will be followed

Plenary Indulgence reminders:
Te Deum on December 31
Veni Creator on January 1

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§ 1. A plenary indulgence is granted to the Christian faithful who, in a church or in an oratory, are present [take part] in a recitation or solemn chant of:

1° the hymn Veni Creator … on the first day of the year, imploring divine assistance for the whole of the coming year…

2° the Te Deum hymn, on the last day of the year, in thanksgiving to God for the favors received in the course of the entire year.