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2025 Advent/Christmas/New Years schedules
Linda Oppelt
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2025 Advent/Christmas/New Years schedules

Upcoming Holy Days of Obligation 

  • Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mon., Dec. 8
  • Christmas Day, Thurs., Dec. 25
  • Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Thurs., Jan. 1, 2026

AVE MARIA, Parker
Dec. 7 — Vigil Mass, Immaculate Conception, 7 p.m.
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Masses at 6:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Dec. 17 — Advent Penance Service, 6 p.m. 
Dec. 24 — Vigil Masses at 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. 
Dec. 25 — Masses at 7 a.m., 9 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 31 — Vigil Mass, 6 p.m.
Jan. 1 — Masses at 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 5 p.m. 

CATHOLIC CENTER, Citadel Mall, Suite #3056, 
719-573-7364. 
NOTE — Open Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m-8 p.m. Daily Masses, Mon.-Sat., 12:10 p.m.; and Mon.-Fri., 6 p.m.
Confessions — Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (Para consultar sobre la disponibilidad de las confesiones en español, llame al Centro:  719-573-7364.)

CORPUS CHRISTI, Colorado Springs
Advent Mission with Father Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap.
Nov. 30, after 6 p.m. Mass; Dec. 1 and Dec. 2, after 5:30 p.m. Mass.
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Masses at 7:45 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve Masses at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. 
Dec. 25 — Masses at midnight, 8 a.m., and 10 a.m.
Dec. 31 — Adoration/Confession, 4:30-5:10 p.m.; Vigil Mass, 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 1 — Masses at 9 a.m. and noon. No evening confession, adoration or Mass.
Jan. 5 — Blessing of Epiphany Water after 5:30 p.m. Mass

HOLY APOSTLES, Colorado Springs
Solemn Vespers during Advent, Thursdays, 6:15 p.m.
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Masses at 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 16 — Advent Penance Service, 6 p.m. 
Dec. 17 — Lessons and Carols, 6 p.m.
Dec. 24 — Vigil Masses at 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. 
Dec. 25 — Mass at 9 a.m. 
(no confessions, Dec. 24 or 25.)Dec. 31 — Vigil Mass, 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 1 — Masses at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 

 

HOLY FAMILY, Leadville
All Masses will be held at Church of the Annunciation, 609 Poplar St.
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Mass/Misa at 8 a.m.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: 
Dec. 12 — Mañanitas, 5 a.m.; Mass at 8 a.m. (English); 6:30 p.m., Scapular for confirmation class followed by Mass (Spanish). 
Dec. 24 — Vigil Mass/Navidad at 4:30 p.m. (English)
Dec. 25 — Navidad Mass at 10 a.m. (Bilingual) 
Jan. 1 — Mass at 10 a.m.

HOLY ROSARY CHAPEL, Cascade
Dec. 24 — Christmas Vigil Mass, 5:30 p.m. 

 

HOLY TRINITY, Colorado Springs
Dec. 8 — Masses at noon and 5 p.m.; office will be closed.
Dec. 9, 22, 23 — No Mass
Dec. 24 — Vigil Mass at 5 p.m. and Latin Mass at 6:45 p.m.
Dec. 25 — Christmas Mass at 10 a.m.
Dec. 26 — No Mass.
Dec. 29-31 — No Mass.
Jan. 1 — Mass at noon.
Dec. 23-Jan. 1 — Office will be closed. 

 

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP, Manitou Springs
Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve Mass, 4 p.m.; Potluck social after Mass

 

OUR LADY OF THE PINES, Black Forest
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Masses at 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 
Ember Day Confessions – 
Dec. 17, 9-11 a.m., Dec. 19, 5-7 p.m., Dec. 20, 2-4 p.m.
Dec. 18 — Healing Services: Mass, 6:30 p.m., followed by adoration, anointing, and confession.
Dec. 20 — Interactive Christmas Pageant and Breakfast with Santa, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 24 — Vigil Masses at 4 p.m., 7 p.m., and 11:55 p.m. (Candlelight)
Dec. 25 — Masses at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 1 — Masses at 8:30 a.m., and 6:30 p.m.

 

OUR LADY OF THE VISITATION, Kiowa
Dec. 5 — Advent Penance Service, 7 p.m. 
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Masses at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Dec. 15-23 — Novena service nightly, 7 p.m. 
Dec. 24 — Vigil Masses at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Dec. 25 — Mass at 10 a.m. 
Jan. 1 — Mary, Mother of God, Masses at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

 

OUR LADY OF THE WOODS, Woodland Park
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Masses at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Dec. 24 — Vigil Mass at 7 p.m. 
Dec. 25 — Mass at 9 a.m. 
Dec. 31 — Vigil Mass, 6 p.m. Jan. 1 — Mary, Mother of God Mass, 9 a.m. 

 

PAX CHRISTI, Lone Tree
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament – Fridays during Advent, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 28, Dec. 5, Dec. 12, Dec. 19.
Dec. 6 — Advent Retreat, 9-11:30 a.m. 
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Masses at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Dec. 11 — Advent Penance Service, 6:30 p.m. 
Dec. 24 — Vigil Masses at 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. 
Dec. 25 — Mass at 10 a.m. 
Dec. 31 — Vigil Mass, 4 p.m.
Jan. 1 — Mary, Mother of God, Mass at 10 a.m.

 

SACRED HEART, Cheyenne Wells
Dec. 5 — Adoration and Advent Penance Service, from 9 a.m.
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Mass at 5 p.m.
Dec. 24 — Vigil Mass at 7 p.m. 
Dec. 25 — Mass at 10:30 a.m.

 

SACRED HEART, Colorado Springs
Advent Vespers — Sundays at 4 p.m., Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21, parishioner reflections.
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Masses at 8 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. 
Dec. 18 — Extended confession time, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Dec. 24 — Vigil Masses at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 25 — Masses at 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m.
Jan. 1 — Mary, Mother of God, Masses at 8 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 8, Dec. 22-26, Dec. 31-Jan. 1 — Office will be closed. 

 

SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, MOTHER OF THE DIVINE REDEEMER, Colorado Springs
Dec. 7 — Diocesan Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Procession from Boulder Park (corner of N. Hancock Ave. and E. Boulder St.) to the Shrine; 12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m. Bilingual Mass w/ Bishop James R. Golka; 1:45 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Social gathering in the gym.
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Mass at 8 a.m. (Bilingual); 5:30 p.m. (English); 7 p.m. (Spanish).
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: 
Dec. 11 — Misa vigilia en Español., 11 p.m. 
Dec. 12 — Masses for Our Lady of Guadalupe, Misa en Español 5 a.m. and 7 p.m.; in English, 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 24 — Christmas Pageant, 3:30 p.m.; Vigil Masses, 4 p.m. in English and 6 p.m. en Español.
Dec. 25 — Masses, 8 a.m. in English, 10 a.m. en Español.
Dec. 31 — Vigil Mass, 5 p.m. English; 7 p.m., en Español.
Jan. 1 — Masses at 9 a.m. in English; 11 a.m., en Español.

 

ST. ANDREW KIM, Colorado Springs
Dec. 16 — Rite of Reconciliation, 7 p.m.
Dec. 17 — Rite of Reconciliation, 10 a.m. (Korean) 
Dec. 24 — Vigil Mass at 7 p.m. (Korean, English Bilingual)
Dec. 25 — Mass at 11 a.m. (Korean, English Bilingual)

 

ST. AUGUSTINE, Kit Carson
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Mass at 9 a.m. 
Dec. 24 — Vigil Mass at 5 p.m.  
Dec. 25 — Mass at 8:30 a.m.

 

ST. BENEDICT, Falcon
Dec. 6 — Bible Study, 9 a.m.; Advent Retreat, 11 a.m. 
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Masses at 7 a.m., 7 p.m.
Dec. 12 — Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass and Fiesta, 6 p.m.
Dec. 18 — Advent Penance Service, 6 p.m. 
Dec. 20 — Las Posadas procession, 6 p.m.
Dec. 24 — Vigil Masses at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. 
Dec. 25 — Mass at 9 a.m. 
Jan. 1 — Masses at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

 

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA, Burlington
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Mass at 6 p.m.
Dec. 14 — Our Lady of Guadalupe, Procession, 11 a.m.-noon; Mass at noon; reception 1:15 p.m.
Dec. 24 — Vigil Mass at 7 p.m.
Dec. 25 — Mass at 8 a.m.
Dec. 31 — Vigil Mass, 6 p.m.

 

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO, Stratton
Nov. 30 — Advent Celebration and Prayer Park Lighting, 5:30 p.m.. 
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Mass at 7 a.m.
Dec. 24 — Vigil Mass at 5 p.m.
Dec. 25 — Mass at 10 a.m. 
Jan. 1 — Mass at 8 a.m.

 

ST. DOMINIC, Security
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Masses at 8 a.m., 6 p.m., (both English), and 7:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Dec. 12 — Our Lady of Guadalupe Masses, 8 a.m. (English), 6 p.m. (Bilingual); Rosary at 5:30 p.m. 
Dec. 21 — Rosary at 5:30 p.m., Posada, 6 p.m.
Christmas Masses:
Dec. 24 — Vigil Masses at 4 p.m. (English), 8 p.m. (Bilingual)
Dec. 25 — Masses at 9 a.m. (English), and 12:30 p.m. (Spanish).
Jan. 1 — Masses at 9 a.m. (English), and 12:30 p.m. (Spanish).

 

ST. FRANCIS of ASSISI, Castle Rock
Novena de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe – miercoles 3 al viernes 12 de diciembre, en la iglesia
Dec. 5 — Lessons and Carols, 7-9 p.m.
Dec. 8 — Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Masses at 8 a.m., noon, and 6 p.m. (Bilingual); National Night of Prayer for Life Holy Hour, 10-11 p.m.
Dec. 12 — Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe – Rosario 6 p.m., Misa 7 p.m., seguido de la celebración con comida y mariachis.
Dec. 20 — Posadas, 6:45 p.m.
Dec. 24 — Vigil Mass at Douglas County Event Center, 4 p.m.; Vigil Masses at the church, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Dec. 25 — Masses at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon (Spanish).
Dec. 31 — Vigil Mass, 6 p.m., Bilingual.
Jan. 1 — Masses at 8 a.m. and noon.

 

ST. FRANCIS of ASSISI, Colorado Springs
Dec. 3 — Advent Penance Service, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 6 — noon-6 p.m., Advent Retreat, includes 5 p.m. Mass.
Dec. 7 — Breakfast with Santa, after morning Masses. 
Dec. 7 — Woman’s Story Retreat, 2-4:30 p.m. 
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Masses at 8:30 a.m., 5 p.m., and 7 p.m.
Dec. 24 — Vigil Masses at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 25 — Masses at midnight and 10 a.m. 
Dec. 31 — Vigil Mass, 5 p.m.
Jan. 1 — Masses at 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

 

ST. GABRIEL, Colorado Springs
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Masses at 7 a.m., noon, 2:15 p.m., 6 p.m. (Bilingual). National Night of Prayer for Life Holy Hour, 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Dec. 12 — Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mañanitas at 5 a.m.; Masses at 6 a.m. (Sp.), 8 a.m. (Eng.), and 6:30 p.m. (Sp.).
Dec. 24 — Vigil Masses at 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 25 — Masses at midnight, 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon (Spanish).
Dec. 31 — Vigil Mass at 5 p.m.
Jan. 1 — Masses at 9 a.m. (Eng.) and 11 a.m. (Sp.)

 

ST. JOHN HENRY NEWMAN CATHOLIC STUDENT CENTER, 4785 Stanton Rd., Colorado Springs
Sundays — Mass at Noon.
Dec. 24 — Vigil Mass at 5 p.m.
Dec. 22-Jan. 17 No daily Masses

 

ST. JOSEPH, Salida
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Masses at 12:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
Dec. 9 — Advent Penance Service, 5 p.m.
Dec. 24 — Vigil Masses at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Midnight Mass, Bilingual.
Dec. 25 — Masses at 9 a.m. and Spanish Mass at 11 a.m.
Jan. 1 — Masses at 12:15 p.m., 5:15 p.m.

 

ST. JOSEPH MISSION, Fairplay
Dec. 24 — Mass at 7 p.m.
Dec. 31 — Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m.

 

ST. MARK, Highlands Ranch
Dec. 4 — Advent Penance Service, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Masses at 8 a.m., noon, and 7 p.m.
Dec. 24 — Vigil Masses at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. 
Dec. 25 — Masses at midnight and 10 a.m. 
Jan. 1— Masses at noon and 7 p.m.

 

ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL Colorado Springs
Dec. 4 — Christmas Penance Service, 6 p.m. 
Dec. 7 — Vigil Mass for Immaculate Conception, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Masses at 7 a.m., 12:10 p.m. (with Bishop Golka); and 7 p.m. (Spanish).
Dec. 12 — Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Masses at 7 a.m., 12:10 p.m.; and 7 p.m., (Spanish). 
Dec. 24 — Vigil Masses at 4 p.m. (with Bishop Golka), 7 p.m., and midnight (English).
Dec. 25 — Masses at 9 a.m.; 11 a.m. (Spanish).
Dec. 31 — Vigil Mass at 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 1 — Masses at 9 a.m.; 11 a.m. (Spanish).

 

ST. MARY OF THE ROCKIES, Bailey
Nov. 30 — Advent Penance Service, 10 a.m.
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception Masses, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Dec. 24 — Vigil Mass at 4 p.m. 
Dec. 25 — Masses at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. 
Jan. 1 — Masses at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. 

 

ST. MICHAEL, Calhan
Dec. 8 — Masses for Immaculate Conception, 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Dec. 23 — Advent Reconciliation Service, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 24 — Christmas Vigil Carols, 6:30 p.m., Mass, 7 p.m.
Dec. 25 — Carols 9:45 a.m., Mass at 10 a.m.
Jan. 1 — Mass at 10 a.m.

 

ST. PATRICK, Colorado Springs
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Masses at noon, and 6 p.m.
Dec. 13, 20 — Extended confession time, 2:30-4:30 p.m. 
Dec. 24 — 9 a.m. daily Mass;
Christmas Vigil Masses at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 25 — Masses at midnight, 9 a.m. 
Jan. 1 — Masses at  9 a.m. and noon. 

Adoration will be suspended on Dec.24, 25 and Jan. 1 only.

Dec. 22-26, Dec. 31-Jan. 1 — Office will be closed. 


ST. PAUL, Colorado Springs
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Masses at 8 a.m., Noon, and 6 p.m.
Dec. 10 — Guided Adoration, 5 p.m., Advent Penance Service, 6 p.m. 
Dec. 24 — Vigil Masses, 4 p.m. in church, 4:05 p.m. (overflow Mass, in Julie Penrose Hall); 6:30 p.m. 
Dec. 25 — Masses at midnight, 8 a.m., and 10:30 a.m. 
Dec. 31 — Vigil Mass at 6 p.m. Jan. 1 — Mass at 8 a.m. 

 

ST. PETER, Monument
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Masses at 8:15 a.m., 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 10 — Penance Service, 5 p.m. 
Dec. 12 — “One Star” Concert, 7 p.m. Free will offering accepted.
Dec. 24 — Vigil Masses, 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. 
Dec. 25 — Masses at 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. 
Dec. 31 — Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m. 
Jan. 1 — Masses at 8:15 a.m., 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

 

ST. PETER CHAPEL, Cripple Creek
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception, Mass at 11:30 a.m. 
Dec. 24 — Vigil Mass, 4 p.m. 
Dec. 25 — Mass at 11:30 a.m.
Jan. 1 — Mass at 11:30 a.m. 

 

ST. ROSE OF LIMA, Buena Vista
Dec. 8 — Masses for Immaculate Conception, 8:15 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Dec. 11 — Penance Service, 5 p.m.
Dec. 24 — Living Nativity, 3:15 p.m. in church; Vigil Mass at 4 p.m. 
Dec. 25 — Mass at 9:30 a.m. 
Dec. 31 — No Mass.
Jan. 1 — Mass at 9:30 a.m.

 

VIETNAMESE HOLY MARTYRS, Colorado Springs
Nov. 30 — Advent Wreath Blessing (Khai Mac Mua Vong) 9:30 a.m. Mass
Advent Confessions (Giai Toi Mua Vong) — Sundays, 9-9:20 a.m. and 10:30-11 a.m.
Dec. 8 — Immaculate Conception (Le Me Vo Nhiem Nguyen Toi - Le Trong & Buoc) 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 24 — Christmas Children’s Play (Hoat Canh Giang Sing at 8-8:45 p.m.; Vigil Mass (Le Vong Giang Sinh): at 9 p.m.
Dec. 25 — Christmas Day Mass (Le Giang Sinh) at 9:30 a.m. 
Dec. 31 — Year End Mass (Thanh Le Tat Nien Tay Lich) at 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 1 — Mass (Le Tan Nien Tay Lich - Kinh Me Thien Chua) 9:30 a.m.

 

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