Festival of Lessons and Carols

On Friday, December 1st @ 7:00 pm, the Oratory of the Holy Family will host the Festival of Lessons and Carols. To honor the First Friday devotions, we will be praying the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary at 6:15 pm. After the Festival of Lessons and Carols concludes there will be free hot cocoa and cookies for those who wish to stay and enjoy some fellowship.

The Festival of Lessons and Carols is a service of Scripture and song that dates to the late 19th century.  In this service, we listen to nine Scripture lessons that recount the Fall, the promise of a Messiah, the Incarnation, and the Great Commission to preach the Good News.  Each lesson is followed by a carol or other song that reflects on the lesson’s message and a brief prayer. (source: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year-and-calendar/advent/festival-of-lessons-and-carols)