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  • Mass for Mary, Holy Mother of God
    Mass for Mary, Holy Mother of God
    Normal Sunday Times: 9:00AM & 10:45AM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church
    Normal Sunday Times: 9:00AM & 10:45AM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    Normal Sunday Times: 9:00AM & 10:45AM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    This Holy Day of Obligation falls on a Sunday this year. Normal Mass times apply. This festival celebrates Our Lady as God's Mother & the Circumcision of Our Lord on the 8th Day after his birth according to Abraham's Covenant. Don't forget to eat your collards and black eyed peas!
  • Women's Coffee
    Women's Coffee
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jan 29
    Molly's Coffee
    Jan 29, 2024, 7:30 AM – Jan 30, 2024, 9:00 AM
    Molly's Coffee, 8830 Macon Hwy bldg 100, Athens, GA 30606, USA
    Jan 29, 2024, 7:30 AM – Jan 30, 2024, 9:00 AM
    Molly's Coffee, 8830 Macon Hwy bldg 100, Athens, GA 30606, USA
    Women's Coffee: Mondays at Molly's!
  • Christmas in the Day
    Christmas in the Day
    Mon, Dec 25
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church
    Dec 25, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    Dec 25, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    Christmas Morn Mass has the Last Gospel (John 1:1-14) as the prper Gospel of the Day as well as St. Matthew's Magi used as the Last Gospel at the end of Mass, all kneeling at ("and they worshipped"). This is the First Day of the Octave of Christmas and the First in the 12 Days of Christmas!
  • Christmas in the Night
    Christmas in the Night
    Sun, Dec 24
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church
    Dec 24, 2023, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    Dec 24, 2023, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    30m of warm and familiar Christmas hymns and carols prior to Mass played on the organ followed by Blessing of the Christmas Crib, the Proclamation of the Nativity, Christ's Mass (Christmas), with Caroling and a Christmas Feast in the parish hall after!
  • O' Antiphons
    O' Antiphons
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Dec 24
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church
    Dec 24, 2023, 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    Dec 24, 2023, 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    The Church Tradition attaches the O' Antiphons on the Magnificat at Evensong. Fr. will give a short Meditation on each: O Sapientia (17th), O Adonai (18), O Radix Jesse (19), O Clavis David (20), O Oriens (21), O Rex Gentium (22), O Emmanuel (23). The 8th at Morning Prayer: O Virgo Virginum (24th).
  • Saint Frideswide Guild Meeting
    Saint Frideswide Guild Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Dec 19
    Glisson Residence
    Dec 19, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Glisson Residence, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    Dec 19, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Glisson Residence, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    This Ladies Guild meets for Evensong (chanted Evening Prayer) and reads various texts to give an opportunity to help reflect and clarify thought on the Anglican Patrimony in the Catholic Church as we live it out. E-mail Kate at KHTempleton@gmail.com for more info.
  • Mama-to-be Blessing
    Mama-to-be Blessing
    Sun, Dec 17
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church
    Dec 17, 2023, 8:00 AM – Dec 18, 2023, 11:00 AM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    Dec 17, 2023, 8:00 AM – Dec 18, 2023, 11:00 AM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    Blessing of a Woman before Childbirth rite at the end of Announcements.
  • Advent Lessons & Carols
    Advent Lessons & Carols
    Fri, Dec 15
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church
    Dec 15, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    Dec 15, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    Advent Festival of Lessons.& Carols. Join us for this candlelit journey through time to meditate upon the prophecies of the LORD as a preparation for the coming of the Christ Child. Eggnog and treats after.
  • St. Lucy Evensong, Saffron Buns, & Supper
    St. Lucy Evensong, Saffron Buns, & Supper
    Wed, Dec 13
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church
    Dec 13, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    Dec 13, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    One girl of exemplary virtue from the parish will chosen as the "Lady Lucy" for this year. She will serve the traditional St. Lucy saffron buns to others at the parish. Supper will be served.
  • Knights' Council Meeting
    Knights' Council Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Dec 12
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church
    Dec 12, 2023, 6:00 PM – Dec 13, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    Dec 12, 2023, 6:00 PM – Dec 13, 2023, 7:00 PM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    Monthly Knights meeting is every second Tuesday at 6:00PM.
  • Immaculate Conception
    Immaculate Conception
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Dec 08
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church
    Dec 08, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    Dec 08, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    HOLY DAY of OBLIGATION Mass at Noonday & 6:00PM
  • St. Nicholas Evensong, Boy Bishop, Treats, & Supper
    St. Nicholas Evensong, Boy Bishop, Treats, & Supper
    Wed, Dec 06
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church
    Dec 06, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    Dec 06, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    One boy of exemplary virtue from the parish will chosen as the St. Nicholas "Boy Bishop." Last year's boy bishop will give a short meditation on the Life of St. Nicholas. Treats will dropped in children's shoes and supper will be served.
  • Watkinsville Christmas (Advent!) Parade
    Watkinsville Christmas (Advent!) Parade
    Sun, Dec 03
    Downtown Watkinsville
    Dec 03, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Downtown Watkinsville, Watkinsville, GA, USA
    Dec 03, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Downtown Watkinsville, Watkinsville, GA, USA
    The Watkinsville parade is celebrated on the First Sunday of Advent this year. The parade will start at 4:00PM and will end at 6:00PM. St. Aelred will have its Joseph & Mary Holy House with angels and a Four-Part of the Holy Hildegard Choir. Come on out! Wares for sale at Watkinsville from 1-6pm.
  •  Advent Begins
     Advent Begins
    Sun, Dec 03
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church
    Dec 03, 2023, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    Dec 03, 2023, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    The beginning of the liturgical year. We'll begin with the Litany. We'll have a "New Year's party" after Mass.
  • First Friday Evensong with Adoration
    First Friday Evensong with Adoration
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Dec 01
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church
    Dec 01, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    Dec 01, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    Adoration 5:00-6:00PM. Evensong in the middle for First Fridays. Evensong is the prayer of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, "that hymn which is sung throughout all ages in the halls of heaven" (Sancrosanctum Concilium, #83).
  • Advent Ladies Candlelit Supper
    Advent Ladies Candlelit Supper
    Thu, Nov 30
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church
    Nov 30, 2023, 6:00 PM – Dec 01, 2023, 9:00 PM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    Nov 30, 2023, 6:00 PM – Dec 01, 2023, 9:00 PM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    Ladies event with a free supper and libations. Fr. Tipton will give a meditation on the Advent Wreath, its official Church Prayers, how and when to use it, how it can improve personal piety and the domestic church (home), and how the St. Andrew Prayer is contained within it.
  • Greening of the Church
    Greening of the Church
    Sun, Nov 26
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church
    Nov 26, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    Nov 26, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    After the Feast for Christ the King we'll make wreaths and put them up with garlands and setup our Advent Wreath in preparation for Advent next week!
  • Parish Closed: Thanksgiving
    Parish Closed: Thanksgiving
    Thu, Nov 23
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church
    Nov 23, 2023, 7:00 AM – Nov 24, 2023, 9:00 PM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    Nov 23, 2023, 7:00 AM – Nov 24, 2023, 9:00 PM
    Saint Aelred Catholic Church, 4951 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621, USA
    No Mass, Confessions, Events, etc. etc.
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