4th Sunday of Advent
In the penitential seasons of both Lent and Advent, the rubrics specify that the deacon and subdeacon wear the "folded chasuble" for Solemn Masses. These were seen on the 4th Sunday of Advent, along with the "broad stole."
The deacon wears the folded chasuble at the start and end of Mass, changing to the broad stole at the Gospel, and changing back after Communion. The subdeacon removes his folded chasuble to chant the Epistle.
Midnight Mass
The Midnight Solemn Mass “in media nocte”, preceded by carols and followed by a hot chocolate reception.
New Year's Champagne Toast
Following the High Mass for the Feast of the Circumcision, a champagne toast was raised to the New Year of 2025.
Photos courtesy of Charles Friend
Epiphany Water Blessing
On the Vigil of Epiphany, Sunday, January 5th, 2025, the yearly supply of Epiphany Water, salt, and chalk were blessed in an hour-long ritual.
Photos courtesy of Vincent Byrne