Here is a schedule of events to be held at churches in the neighbourhood for the season:
San Thome Cathedral
Dec 24 – 11.30 pm – Carols followed by English Mass. – St Bede’s Auditorium
Dec 24 – 11.30 pm – Carols followed by Thamizh Mass – cathedral campus.
Our Lady of Light Church – Luz
Dec 24 – 9 pm – Carols and Mass in English
Dec.24 – 11.30 pm – Carols and Mass in Thamizh
Our Lady of Guidance Church, Lazarus Church Road, R. A. Puram
Dec 23 – Special Mass for sick people
Dec 24 – Christmas Carols, Christmas Vigil – Solemn High Mass
Dec 25 – Christmas Day – Holy Mass in Tamil and English, 7 a.m.
Dec 26 – Special Mass and prayer service for Tsunami victims
Dec 27 – Elders gathering followed by Special Holy Mass, 4.30 p.m. Dec 28 – Feast of Holy Innocents Day
Dec 31 – Thanksgiving Service and Benediction, New Year – Solemn High Mass
Jan 1 – New Year – Holy Mass in Tamil and English
Jan 6 – The Epiphany of Our Lord and Feast of the Three Wise Men
Jan 14 – Pongal Vizha, Rangoli competitions and Special Holy Mass
St. Luke’s Church, R. K. Mutt Road, Mandaveli
Dec 23 -A prize distribution ceremony will be held for children who had participated in competitions earlier. There will be a Bible reading and carols will be sung.
Dec 25 – On Christmas Day, a special Mass at the church campus at 4 a.m.
CSI St. Thomas English Church, San Thome
Dec 23 – Christmas Carol Service, 6 p.m.
Dec 24 – Christmas Festival night Service, 11.30 p.m.
Dec 28 – Christmas Tree programme for children, 3.30 p.m.