Above: For many in town, tomorrow night is about a lot more than hanging the stockings by the chimney with care. (images L-R from St Anne’s & St Mark’s websites)
For those of you looking to participate in special masses or religious festivities for Christmas Eve and morning, here are the options at churches in Southborough.
Check the linked websites for more details on the churches and the listed services.
Christmas Eve Services
Tuesday, December 24, 2023:
St. Anne Parish (website – live stream option)*
One of the two Catholic Church parishes in town, under the Worcester diocese.
- 5:00 and 11:00 pm – Christmas Vigil Mass
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (website – live stream option)*
An Episcopal Church
- 3:00 pm – Christmas Pageant with Holy Eucharist at 3:00 pm (All children & youth present are invited to participate)
- 5:00 pm – Candlelight Holy Eucharist with Carols
- 10:00 pm – Candlelight Holy Eucharist with Choir & Carols
Saint Matthew Parish (website – live stream option)*
One of the two Catholic Church parishes in town, under the Worcester diocese.
- 4:00 pm Christmas Pageant and Mass
- 5:30 pm and 10:00 pm – Christmas Mass
Pilgrim Congregational Church (website – live stream option)*
Congregation of United Church of Christ
- 6:30 pm – Christmas Eve Family Pageant Service
- 10:00 pm – Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols
Chinese Gospel Church of Massachusetts (website)
A non-denominational Christian church with Chinese and English Ministries
- 7:30 pm – Christmas Eve Celebration
First Community Church (website)
A “small, open and affirming Protestant Christian church”
Note: Unfortunately, I was unable confirm this church’s service details for this year. (No one responded to my outreach.)
- The website describes holding Christmas Eve Candlelight Service of Lessons & Carols at 3:00 pm. (I believe that edit was made in a few years ago, and couldn’t confirm it is still accurate for this year.)
Christmas Day Services
Monday, December 25, 2023:
St. Anne Parish (website – live stream option)*
One of the two Catholic Church parishes in town, under the Worcester diocese.
- 8:30 and 10:30 am – Christmas Day Mass
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (website – live stream option)*
An Episcopal Church
- 10:00 am – Holy Eucharist with Carols
- [Note: Their Lessons & Carols Service is held on the “1st Sunday of Christmas, December 29” at 10:00 am]
Saint Matthew Parish (website – live stream option)*
One of the two Catholic Church parishes in town, under the Worcester diocese.
- Christmas Masses at 7:30 am and 10:00 am
*While I note which churches are still promoting live stream options for masses, it might not apply to their special masses/celebrations.
