Christmas Eve Midnight Mass - 10:00 PM, December 24, 2021

Christians began celebrating the birth of Jesus on December 25 near the beginning of the fourth century. By the beginning of the fifth century, a midnight celebration on Christmas Eve was held in Rome and spread throughout Western Europe. Christmas Masses soon became among the most beloved services of the year for Christians. The gospels of Matthew and Luke both record the story of Christ’s birth. John’s gospel begins with a proclamation on the meaning of it. Our Celebrant and Preacher tonight is the Rev. Matthew Hoxsie Mead, Rector. The Midnight Mass begins at 10pm, the service is preceded by instrumental music beginning around 3:45pm. Today’s Music, Hymns, and Scripture Lessons are available at: https://christchurchpelham.org/worship/ Live-stream licensed under OneLicense.net A-713125.