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DECEMBER 25 –THE SOLEMNITY OF CHRISTMAS.
Mass of the solemnity, Gloria, Creed, preface for Christmas (white).
Readings (Midnight): Isaiah 9:1-6; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14.
Readings (Morning): Isaiah 62:11-12; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:15-20;
Readings (Day): Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18.
DECEMBER 26 – ST. STEPHEN.
Mass of the feast, Gloria, preface of the Apostles (red).
Readings: Act 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Matthew 10:17-22.
DECEMBER 27 – ST. JOHN.
Mass of the feast, Gloria, preface of the Apostles (white).
Readings: 1 John 1:1-4; John 20:2-8.
DECEMBER 28 – HOLY INNOCENTS.
Mass of the feast, Gloria, preface for the feast (red).
Readings:1 John 1:5 – 2:2; Matthew 2:13-18.
DECEMBER 29 – THURSDAY: FIFTH DAY IN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS.
Mass of the day, Gloria, preface for Christmas (white).
Readings: 1 John 2:3-11; Luke 2:22-35.
DECEMBER 30 – HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH.
Mass of the feast, Gloria, preface for Christmas (white).
Readings: Sirach 3:3-7, 14-17a; Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23.
DECEMBER 31 – SATURDAY: SEVENTH DAY IN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS.
Mass of the day, Gloria, preface for Christmas (white).
Readings: 1 John 2:18-21; Luke 1:1-18.
