A Season of Hope & Joy: CCBN Advent & Christmas Schedule

Celebrate the beauty, hope, and joy of the Advent and Christmas seasons with the Catholic Community of Buffalo, North (CCBN)!

Advent is a special time of preparation, reflection, and joyful anticipation as we open our hearts to the coming of Jesus Christ. Throughout this sacred season, we invite you, your family, and friends to join us for prayer, worship, fellowship, and celebration across our family of parishes.

From Advent gatherings and beautiful prayer services to Christmas Masses and special celebrations, there are many opportunities to come together in faith and make the most of every moment this season.

First Sunday of Advent – November 29

Advent Family Event

• Sunday, November 29

• 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• Assumption

Begin the Advent season with a special family gathering as we prepare our hearts for the birth of Christ.

Second Sunday of Advent – December 6

Breakfast with St. Nicholas

• Sunday, December 6

• 12:00 Noon

• Holy Spirit

Join us for a festive gathering as we celebrate the spirit of St. Nicholas!

Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

• Monday, December 7

• 5:30 PM – Assumption

Feast of the Immaculate Conception – December 8

• 8:00 AM – St. Mark School (Mass is not open to the public)

• 8:00 AM – St. Margaret

• 12:00 Noon – Holy Spirit

• 6:30 PM – St. Rose of Lima

Join us as we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary on this beautiful holy day.

Third Sunday of Advent – December 13

Bambinelli Sunday – December 13

Bring your Baby Jesus Nativity figure to Mass to receive a special blessing! This beautiful Advent tradition reminds us to welcome Christ into our hearts and homes.

CCBN Advent Penance Service – December 14

Take time during this busy season to experience God's mercy and prepare spiritually for Christmas.

• 1:00 PM – St. Margaret

• 6:30 PM – Assumption

Taizé Prayer – December 16

• 6:30 PM – Assumption

Experience a peaceful evening of prayer and reflection as we draw closer to the celebration of Christ's birth.

Fourth Sunday of Advent – December 20

Christmas Concert – December 21

• 7:00 PM – St. Rose of Lima

Celebrate the joy of the Christmas season through beautiful music!

Christmas Eve Masses – December 24

• 4:00 PM – Holy Spirit

• 4:00 PM – St. Mark (with Christmas Pageant)

• 4:30 PM – Assumption (with Christmas Pageant)

• 12:00 Midnight – Assumption

Christmas Day Masses – December 25

• 9:30 AM – St. Margaret

• 10:30 AM – St. Rose of Lima

Come celebrate the birth of our Savior with your CCBN parish family!

New Year's Eve Mass – December 31

• 5:00 PM – St. Rose of Lima

Welcoming the New Year in Faith

New Year's Day – January 1

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

• 8:00 AM – St. Margaret

• 10:00 AM – Assumption

• 5:30 PM – St. Rose of Lima

The Epiphany of the Lord – January 3

Join us as we celebrate the revelation of Christ to the world and remember the journey of the Wise Men.

Come Celebrate With Us!

Whether you are a longtime parishioner, returning to church, or simply looking for a place to celebrate the season, you are always welcome at the Catholic Community of Buffalo, North.

As we journey through Advent and into Christmas, may we find moments of peace amid the busyness, share the joy of Christ's love, and embrace the hope that His birth brings to our world.

Fr. Bryan and our entire CCBN family of parishes look forward to celebrating this beautiful season with you!

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Advent, a Merry Christmas, and a New Year filled with faith, hope, and joy!