Festive lunch on the feast of the Circumcision, the last day of the Octave of ChristmasChristmas MatinsLessons: the designated sisters each sing one of the 9 readings, called lessons, which are part of MatinsReponses sung by the scholaTraditional German Christmas carols sung in harmony before ...... The Midnight MassThe Child Jesus is placed above the altar......then receives incenseGospel: “…Do not be afraid, for I bring you news that will be a great joy to all the people. Today in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord, is born to you. And this will be the sign for you: you will find a newborn baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger…”Mass recorded and shared in the corridors so that everyone can follow along (because of covid)Gregorian chant of the MassChristmas Day MassThe bells which have not been heard during all of Advent ring for the GloriaFestive lunchDishes after lunchPreparation ...... of Christmas dinner2nd Solemn Vespers......with Benediction of the Blessed SacramentA beautiful painting offered by Monsignor Schmitz, Vicar General of the Institute and Provincial of Germany......as well as many other gifts offered by Canon von Menshengen, Prior and Rector of Maria Engelport......to the great joy of the Sisters!Before the festive dinner, Christmas carolsFree time spent near the Infant JesusChristmas decorations throughout the house
