Diocese of Grand Rapids announced that there are several options for those wishing to attend Mass for the Christmas season.
There will be in-person Mass at several of the area churches, however, those planning to attend should plan to register ahead of time. The diocesan website offers a list of parish Mass schedules and links to sign up to attend Mass. Among the parishes offering in-person Mass is Kentwood’s St. Mary Magdalen, 1253 52nd St. SE, which will have a 4 p.m. Children’s Mass and 10 p.m. Vigil Mass Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses at 9 and 11 a.m.
Parishes through he dioceses have effective COVID-19 mitigation strategies in place to keep everyone safe while attending Mass in person. Visitors are required to wear a mask and observe diocesan guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Catholics in the Diocese of Grand Rapids are dispensed from their obligation to attend Mass through Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021.
In addition to in-person opportunities, Christmas Mass broadcasts from the Cathedral of Saint Andrew will be provided at the following times:
Christmas Eve:
4 p.m. – Vigil Mass (livestreamed on the diocesan website and Facebook)
11 p.m. – A prelude of carols with brass, strings, and choirs (livestreamed on the diocesan website and Facebook, as well on FOX 17). This is a recording of last year’s program.
Midnight: Mass live with Bishop Walkowiak presiding (livestreamed on the diocesan website and Facebook, and live on FOX 17.)
Christmas Day:
7 a.m. – replay of Midnight Mass on FOX 17.
