Christmas Liturgical Schedule 2010-2011

The Missionary Benedictine Monks of Christ the King Priory invite all to join them in celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ!  All liturgies will be celebrated in the Monastery Chapel, except for Christmas Midnight Mass, which will be celebrated in the St. Benedict Center Chapel.  Please contact the Monastery at (402) 352-2177 if you have any questions.

Friday, December 24, 2010
Vigils & Lauds, 6:00 am
Eucharist, 11:15 am
Midday Prayer, 12:00 pm
First Vespers of Christmas, 5:00 pm
Christmas Vigil & Midnight Mass, 11:30 pm (at St. Benedict Center Chapel)

Saturday, December 25, 2010 (The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ)
Eucharist, 9:00 am
Midday Prayer, 12:00 pm
Second Vespers of Christmas, 5:00 pm
Compline, 7:00 pm

Sunday, December 26, 2010 (Feast of the Holy Family)
Vigils & Lauds, 6:35 am
Eucharist, 8:30 am
Midday Prayer, 12:00 pm
Vespers, 5:00 pm
Compline, 7:00 pm

Weekday Masses at the Monastery during the Christmas Octave:
Monday, Dec. 27/Wednesday, Dec. 29/Friday, Dec. 31 – 11:15 am
Tuesday, Dec. 28/Thursday Dec. 30 – 5:30 pm (celebrated with Vespers)

Saturday, January 1, 2011 (Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God)
Vigils & Lauds, 6:35 am
Eucharist, 8:30 am, followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until noon
Midday Prayer, 12:00 pm
Vespers, 5:00 pm
Compline, 7:00 pm

Sunday, January 2, 2011 (The Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ)
Vigils & Lauds, 6:35 am
Eucharist, 8:30 am
Midday Prayer, 12:00 pm
Vespers, 5:00 pm
Compline, 7:00 pm

Liturgical Schedule – Christmas 2009

The Monks of Christ the King Priory invite you to join them in celebrating the Incarnation of our Savior Jesus Christ!  All Liturgies, except for Christmas Vigils and Midnight Mass, are celebrated in the Monastery Chapel.

Thursday, December 24, 2009
Eucharist, 11:15 a.m.
First Vespers of Christmas, 5:00 p.m.
Christmas Vigils & Midnight Mass, 11:30 p.m. (Saint Benedict Center Chapel)

Friday, December 25, 2009 – Nativity of the Lord
Eucharist, 9:00 a.m.
Second Vespers of Christmas, 5:00 p.m.

Weekday Eucharistic Liturgies During the Christmas Octave
Saturday, December 26/Monday, December 28/Wednesday, December 30 – Eucharist, 11:15 a.m.
Tuesday, December 29 – Eucharist & Vespers, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 31 – Eucharist, 11:15 a.m.

Sunday, December 27, 2009 – Feast of the Holy Family
Eucharist, 8:30 a.m.
Vespers, 5:00 p.m.

Friday, January 1, 2010 – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Eucharist, 8:30 a.m.
Vespers, 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 3, 2010 – Epiphany of the Lord
Eucharist, 8:30 a.m.
Vespers, 5:00 p.m.

The Incredible Gift

For the past ten years, members of the Schuyler Lifeteen ministry have collaborated with the monks of Christ the King Priory to produce a Christmas pageant during the annual Christmas on the Hill event at St. Benedict Center.  It is a wonderful opportunity for the teens, youth ministers and monks to work together to preach the Good News of Christ’s birth in a new and dynamic way each year.   Each member of the production dedicated several weeks of their time and talent to create a meaningful and entertaining pageant.   

This year’s pageant, The Incredible Gift, was based on the opera Amahl and the Night Visitors.  It is the touching story of a young handicapped boy who journeys with the Three Wise Men to pay homage to the Newborn King.  The boy offers the only thing he has to Jesus, his wooden crutch, and is healed of his handicap.  The Three Magi, each one presented with distinct and humorous personalities, are also healed of their human shortcomings and weaknesses.  The story is ulitmately a lesson in trust, perseverance, and the personal transformation and healing that comes from the love God shares with us through his Son.

Over 400 guests at four separate shows braved the winter chill to follow the star of Bethlehem with Amahl and the Three Magi around the grounds of Saint Benedict Center.  After the show, all were able to warm up to a cup of hot chocolate or cider and a selection of Christmas cookies.   Younger guests also enjoyed a Christmas storytime and a visit with Santa Claus, while the older ones had a chance to browse through the craft show.  The events were a fitting way for all to prepare for the joy of the Christmas season.

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Advent & Christmas Liturgy Schedule

The monks of Christ the King Priory invite you to worship with them this Advent and Christmas season.  All Masses are at the Monastery Chapel unless indicated otherwise:

Sundays of Advent

• December 7, 14, and 21 – 8:30 am Eucharist

Immaculate Conception (Holy Day of Obligation)

• December 8, 2008 – 11:15 am Eucharist

Wednesday, December 24, 2008 – Christmas Eve

• 11:15 am – Eucharist
• 5:00 pm – First Vespers of Christmas
• 11:30 pm – Christmas Vigil & Midnight Mass (St. Benedict Center Chapel)

Thursday, December 25, 2008 – The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ

• 9:00 am – Eucharist
• 5:00 pm – Second Vespers of Christmas

Octave of Christmas

• December 26, 27, 29, 31 – 11:15 am Eucharist
• December 30 – 5:30 pm Vespers & Eucharist

Sunday, December 28, 2008 – Feast of the Holy Family

• 8:30 am – Eucharist
• 5:00 pm – Vespers

Thursday, January 1, 2009 – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

• 8:30 am – Eucharist, followed by Adoration until noon
• 5:00 pm – Vespers

For more information, please call the Monastery at (402) 352-2177.

Christmas on the Hill

As the monks prayerfully began the Advent season in the Monastery, Saint Benedict Center was bustling with activity as local crafters and artisans prepared their displays for the annual Christmas on the Hill craft show.  With over 40 vendors selling everything from natural skin care products made with emu oil to handcrafted jewelry and woodwork, guests are guaranteed to find a variety of unique holiday gift items.  Also on display is an exhibit of one of a kind nativity scenes from around the world, organized by Fr. Volker and a group of Oblate volunteers.

Craft Show Hours (November 30-December 14):

• Monday-Friday: 2:00-6:30 pm 
• Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 am-7:00 pm 

A group of high school students from the Lifeteen ministry of Divine Mercy Parish have been preparing for the annual Christmas Pageant for the last several weeks.  Along with several adult volunteers, the teens will present “The Incredible Gift,” the story of a poor and handicapped boy who travels with the Three Magi to meet the Newborn King in Bethlehem.  It is a powerful story of hope and of the personal transformation and healing that comes from God’s unconditional love for us all.  “The Incredible Gift” will be performed this Saturday, December 6th at 5:00 and 7:00 pm.  Admission is $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children.  Weather permitting, the pageant will be presented outdoors, with the audience following the action around the grounds of Saint Benedict Center.  After the show, guests can enjoy hot chocolate and cider, homemade Christmas cookies, storytelling, and a visit with Santa Claus.

Dress Rehearsal

Dress Rehearsal

Dress Rehearsal

 For more information, please contact Saint Benedict Center at (402) 352-8819.