ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH | ADVENT & CHRISTMAS 2023 455 North Benton Street, Palatine, Illinois 60067 | 847.358.7760 | www.sttheresachurch.org Dear Friends, Amidst the whirlwind of holiday preparations, I invite you to pause and remember the true essence of Christmas. Beyond the bustling shopping centers and glittering decorations, there lies a profound story of love and redemption. This Christmas, let us adopt a spirit of simplicity and authenticity, echoing the humble birth of our Savior. Embrace the joy of giving selflessly, not just material gifts, but the gifts of compassion, forgiveness, and understanding. Let our acts of kindness be a testament to the transformative power of Christ's love, illuminating the world with hope and healing. May your hearts be filled with the joy of Christmas, and may you shine as beacons of light in a world yearning for love. God bless, Fr. Tim Fairman Pastor of St. Theresa Parish SUNDAY MASS BEFORE CHRISTMAS Saturday, December 23 Saturday Vigil Mass | 5:00 pm Sunday, December 24 Sunday Mass | 7:00 am, 8:30 am, 10:00 am There will be no Mass at 11:30 am. CHRISTMAS EVE Sunday, December 24 Christmas Vigil Mass | 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT MASS & CAROLS Monday, December 25 Christmas Mass | 12:00 am* Christmas Carols begin before Mass at 11:30 pm. CHRISTMAS DAY | THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD Monday, December 25 Christmas Mass | 8:00 am, 10:00 am*, 12:00 pm NEW YEAR'S EVE Saturday, December 30 Saturday Vigil Mass | 5:00 pm Sunday, December 31 Sunday Mass |7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 am NEW YEAR'S DAY | SOLEMNITY OF MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD Monday, January 1 Mass | 9:00 am January 1st is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year. *View livestream at www.youtube.com/StTheresaParishPalatine "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!" Gospel of Luke 2:14 ST . THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH | ADVENT & CHRISTMAS 2023 455 North Benton Street , Palatine , Illinois 60067 | 847.358.7760 | www.sttheresachurch.org Dear Friends , Amidst the whirlwind of holiday preparations , I invite you to pause and remember the true essence of Christmas . Beyond the bustling shopping centers and glittering decorations , there lies a profound story of love and redemption . This Christmas , let us adopt a spirit of simplicity and authenticity , echoing the humble birth of our Savior . Embrace the joy of giving selflessly , not just material gifts , but the gifts of compassion , forgiveness , and understanding . Let our acts of kindness be a testament to the transformative power of Christ's love , illuminating the world with hope and healing . May your hearts be filled with the joy of Christmas , and may you shine as beacons of light in a world yearning for love . God bless , Fr. Tim Fairman Pastor of St. Theresa Parish SUNDAY MASS BEFORE CHRISTMAS Saturday , December 23 Saturday Vigil Mass | 5:00 pm Sunday , December 24 Sunday Mass | 7:00 am , 8:30 am , 10:00 am There will be no Mass at 11:30 am . CHRISTMAS EVE Sunday , December 24 Christmas Vigil Mass | 3:00 pm , 5:00 pm CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT MASS & CAROLS Monday , December 25 Christmas Mass | 12:00 am * Christmas Carols begin before Mass at 11:30 pm . CHRISTMAS DAY | THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD Monday , December 25 Christmas Mass | 8:00 am , 10:00 am * , 12:00 pm NEW YEAR'S EVE Saturday , December 30 Saturday Vigil Mass | 5:00 pm Sunday , December 31 Sunday Mass | 7 : 00 , 8:30 , 10:00 , 11:30 am NEW YEAR'S DAY | SOLEMNITY OF MARY , HOLY MOTHER OF GOD Monday , January 1 Mass | 9:00 am January 1st is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year . * View livestream at www.youtube.com/StTheresaParishPalatine " Glory to God in the highest , and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased ! " Gospel of Luke 2:14