The Church of the Redeemer Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Worship Services
On Christmas Eve, Redeemer’s afternoon Family Mass (Rite II) begins at 4 p.m., and is preceded by a festive half-hour of traditional Christmas carols, beginning at 3:30 p.m., including favorites such as Silent Night and Joy to the World, sung by the congregation and choirs.
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During the Eucharist, St. Nicholas makes a surprise visit, receiving a special blessing from The Rev. Fredrick Robinson, Rector of Redeemer, and reminding all of the true meaning of Christmas. Babysitting for toddlers and infants is provided beginning at 3:30.
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The early evening service is a Choral Mass (Rite II) which begins at 6:30 p.m. This mass is preceded by a half-hour of singing of traditional Christmas carols, which begins at 6 p.m., and is accompanied by the festive sounds of trumpets and organ. Babysitting for very young children and infants is available during this Mass.
Beginning at 9:30 p.m., Redeemer’s late-evening “Midnight Mass” is preceded by a joyous musical celebration of organ and brass with Bradenton organist Michael Stuart performing with two festival trumpets -- played by world-renowned trumpeter Daniel Mendelow, first trumpet for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra; and well-known local trumpeter Andy Kemp. At 10 p.m., the choir of Redeemer will sing anthems and carols for thirty minutes, heralding the High Solemn Mass (Rite I with incense) which begins at 10:30 p.m.
Christmas Day, December 25, Redeemer offers Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m.; Choral Mass at 10 a.m., and a Mass in Spanish at 1 p.m.
Complimentary parking is available at the M&I Bank Garage on McAnsh on Christmas Eve day beginning at 3 p.m., and ending at 1 a.m., on Christmas Day morning. Christmas Day parking is available in the garage between 7 and 1 p.m.
