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Tuesday, December 2 • 6:00pm
"Night of Mercy" Penance Service
Advent has a twofold character: as a season to remember and prepare for the birth of Christ, and as a season when that remembrance directs the mind and heart to await Christ’s second coming at the end of time. Advent is thus a period for devout and joyful expectation. While not strictly a penitential season, the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation as a means to deepen conversion to receive both comings of Christ is advantageous to the Faithful. Multiple priests will be available to hear confessions.
Wednesday, December 3 • 6:30pm
CK Women's Advent by Candlelight
The CK Women's Advent by Candlelight is an annual event to which all women of the parish are invited. Held during Advent, this is an evening of prayer, practice and praise which fosters faith and friendship among the women of the parish. The evening includes hors d'oeuvres and beverages and is a wonderful opportunity to meet old and new friends, enjoy a great program, and celebrate the season of Advent.
Sunday, December 7 • 5:00pm
Living Nativity and Advent Dinner
Come watch this fun Advent tradition featuring children (age 4-8) of the parish! Join us for dinner afterward in the atrium.
Monday, December 8 • 7:00am | 12:00 Noon | 7:00pm
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary*
*Holy Day of Obligation
The Immaculate Conception refers to the dogma that the Blessed Virgin Mary was conceived without any stain of Original Sin in preparation for becoming the Mother of God, the Son Jesus Christ. The Church has celebrated the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary with a feast since perhaps as early as the fifth century, and it was made a Holy Day of Obligation in 1708.
Sunday, December 14
All Masses: Bambinelli Sunday
The Vatican has a tradition of the Holy Father blessing the Baby Jesus from family nativity scenes, called Bambinelli Sunday. This takes place on the third Sunday of Advent—Gaudete Sunday. Christ the King invites all children of the parish to bring their own Baby Jesus nativity figurines to Mass the weekend of December 13-14 for a special blessing by our parish priests.
After the 8:00am and 10:00am Masses: Breakfast with Santa
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus for sponsoring this wonderful breakfast! Bring a camera for photos. Donations accepted.
5:00pm: Lessons and Carols
Christ the King's parish choir and children's choir will present this service of Scripture and song that dates to the late 19th century. Join us for dinner in the atrium after the service.
Thursday, December 18 • 7:00am
Rorate Caeli Mass
A Rorate Caeli Mass, an Advent Tradition, is typically lit only by candlelight. Because it is a votive Mass in Mary’s honor, white vestments are worn instead of Advent violet. In the dimly lit setting, priests and faithful prepare to honor the Light of the world, Who is soon to be born, and offer praise to God for the gift of Our Lady. As the Mass proceeds and sunrise approaches, the church becomes progressively brighter, illumined by the sun as our Faith is illumined by Christ and representing Mary's role in bringing the Light of the World into the darkness of the world.
Wednesday, December 24 • 4:30pm | 7:30pm | 12:00 Midnight
Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ
Christmas Eve Mass
Thursday, December 25 • 10:00am
Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ
Christmas Day Mass
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 • 5:00pm
Vigil of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God*
Thursday, January 1, 2026 • 10:00am
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God*
*Holy Day of Obligation
The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God falls exactly one week after Christmas, the end of the octave of Christmas. It is fitting to honor Mary as Mother of Jesus, following the birth of Christ. When Catholics celebrate the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God we are not only honoring Mary, who was chosen among all women throughout history to bear God incarnate, but we are also honoring our Lord, who is fully God and fully human. Calling Mary "mother of God" is the highest honor we can give Mary. Just as Christmas honors Jesus as the "Prince of Peace," the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God honors Mary as the "Queen of Peace."