Advent & Christmas
"Prepare the way of the Lord." - Mark 1:3
We look forward to welcoming you to Our Lady of the Woods as we journey together through Advent while preparing ourselves to celebrate the birth of our Savior. May God abundantly bless you during this season of preparation!
Advent Weekend Liturgies
Weekend Mass times are scheduled as usual during Advent. The Saturday Vigil Mass is offered at 4:00 PM. The Sunday Masses are offered at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM. the 9:00 AM Mass is livestreamed to Facebook & YouTube.
The opportunity for individual confession is available every Saturday beginning at 3:00 PM in the church.
Advent Tea
Thursday, December 4 at 7:00 PM
Annual event hosted by Our Lady's Catholic Women. Music, fellowship, community, and the peace and calm of Advent permeate this event. For more information, to reserve a spot, or to host your own table, please see the bulletin for contact information.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Tuesday, December 8 at 9:00 AM
This is a Holy Day of Obligation.
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, on 8 December, nine months before the feast of the Nativity of Mary on 8 September. It is one of the most important Marian feasts in the liturgical calendar of the Latin Church.
Advent Reconciliation Service
Thursday, December 17 at 6:30 PM
Offered at St. Cyprian Parish (Riverview).
Join with our Family of Parishes for this opportunity cleanse your soul. Multiple priests will be available for individual confessions as we prepare spiritually for Christmas.
Christmas Concert
Friday, December 18 at 7:00 PM
Celebrate the joy and lights of Christmas with choral favorites and community caroling presented by the OLOW Music Ministry.
Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ
(Christmas)
December 24 Vigil Masses: 4:00 PM & 11:00 PM
December 25 Mass: 10:00 AM
Welcome the Nativity of the Lord with festive liturgies and traditional carols. Perfect for families celebrating Christmas Eve together. Childen’s Mass at 4:00 on Christmas Eve.
Feast of the Holy Family
December 26 Vigil Mass: 4:00 PM
December 27 Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 AM
A celebration of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, offering special blessings for all families in our parish community.
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
December 31 Vigil Mass: 6:00 PM (at St. Roch)
January 1 Mass: 9:00 AM
Ring in the New Year by honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title as the Mother of God and praying for world peace.
Christmas Novena
December 16–24
Daily Mass at 9:00 AM(OLOW & St. Roch per regular schedule)
Prepare your heart for the Nativity of the Lord with nine consecutive days of prayer and Holy Mass. A beautiful Advent tradition of quiet reflection, devotion, and anticipation.
Octave of Christmas
December 26–January 1
Daily Mass at 9:00 AM (OLOW & St. Roch per regular schedule)
Extend the joy of the Nativity across eight festive days of daily morning Mass. Celebrate the feast days of the Christmas Octave as we continue to rejoice in the gift of Christ’s birth.