Communion Service
2025-12-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Dates of Communion Services:
7pm: 12/2, 12/4, 12/9, 12/16 & 12/18

Encounter
2025-12-05 09:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-09 09:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-06 09:00 - 20:00
In our busy lives, it’s easy to lose sight of the One who gives us true peace and purpose. That’s why we set aside time for Encounter, a day dedicated to prayer, adoration, and personal connection with Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.
Eucharistic Adoration is a powerful way to spend quiet time with the Lord, to rest in His presence, and to allow Him to speak to our hearts. Whether you can come for a few minutes or stay for an hour, your time before the Blessed Sacrament is an offering of love and trust.
This Friday, we invite you to make space in your day to be with Jesus. Come whenever your schedule allows:
9am: Our day of prayer begins with Mass in English.
9:30am-7pm: After Mass, Father will expose the Blessed Sacrament on the main altar of the Church for silent prayer. Adoration will continue in the Church until 7pm. Everyone is welcome—parishioners, friends, visitors, ministries, and small groups are all encouraged to come, spend time with Jesus, and adore Him in the Blessed Sacrament.
7pm: We will begin a special period of praise & worship, prayer & reflection, culminating with Benediction.

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2025-12-08
Join us as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation.
• Monday, December 8
• Mass Times: 9 am, 12:15 pm, 5 pm , 7 pm (en/es)
This solemnity honors Mary, conceived without original sin, as a sign of God’s grace and her special role in salvation history. Declared a dogma of the Church in 1854 by Pope Pius IX, the Immaculate Conception reminds us of God’s power and love in preparing Mary to be the Mother of Christ.
Come and celebrate this sacred mystery with us!

No Confessions
2025-12-09 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-12-16 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-12-18 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-12-25 18:00 - 18:45, 2026-01-01 18:00 - 18:45
Date(s) of no Confessions on: 12/9, 12/16, 12/18, 12/25, 12/27, 12/30 1/1

Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration
2025-12-11 20:30 - 2025-12-12 20:30
We invite you to join us in our celebrations honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe, beginning on December 3 and culminating on December 12, the day the Church officially celebrates her as the Empress of the Americas, a title that highlights her importance not only in Mexico but throughout all of the Americas.
This celebration, one of the most significant for the Catholic community, commemorates the miraculous appearance of the Virgin Mary to St. Juan Diego at Tepeyac, Mexico, in 1531. This miraculous event has been a symbol of hope and love for millions of faithful around the world.
Throughout these days, we will celebrate with prayer, reflection, and community, remembering the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe: unity, faith, and compassion for others.
Wednesday, December 3
The novena of Our Lady of Guadalupe starts at 7:30pm in the Youth Room
Thursday, December 11
Join us at 8:30pm for the final day of the Novena with worship music, traditional dances, and delicious food in the Youth Room. We will conclude the evening at midnight with the classic Mexican Mañanitas.
Friday, December 12
Celebrate Mass at 7pm in Spanish, honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe, followed by a procession from the church to the Youth Room. The evening continues with more worship music, dances, food, and fellowship.

No Mass nor Communion Service
2025-12-23 19:00 - 20:00
No Mass or Communion Service will be held on December 23 at 7pm.

Christmas Schedule
2025-12-24 - 2025-12-25
Christmas Eve
• 12/24: *3pm, 5:30pm & 8pm (es)
* Christmas Nativity Pageant at 2:30pm
Christmas Day
• 12/25: Midnight & 10am
Mary, Mother of God
• 12/31: 7pm (Vigil)
• 1/1: 9am, 12:15pm & 7pm (es)
Notices
• 12/22- 01/04: Exposition Supended (The chapel will remain open for silent prayer 9am-9pm)
• 12/23: No Mass nor Communion Service at 7pm
• 12/24-01/02: Building closed, except for liturgical events
• 12/23, 12/25 & 1/1: No confessions
• 01/05: Parish office reopens
• 12/22 – 1/2: SVDP Intake helpline and pantry will be closed.

Mary, Mother of God
2025-12-31 - 2026-01-01
••• Mass Schedule •••
• Wednesday, December 31: 7pm (Vigil)
• Thursday, January 1: 9am, 12:15pm, 7pm (es)
••• Notices •••
• 12/22- 01/04: Exposition Supended (The chapel will remain open for silent prayer 9am-9pm)
• 12/24-01/02: Building closed, except for liturgical events
• 1/1: No confessions
• 01/05: Parish office reopens
• 12/22 – 1/2: SVDP Intake helpline and pantry will be closed.

No Confessions
2026-01-08 18:00 - 18:45, 2026-01-13 18:00 - 18:45, 2026-01-20 18:00 - 18:45
Date(s) of no Confessions on: 1/8, 1/13 & 1/20

Communion Service
2026-01-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:00
Dates of Communion Services:
7pm: 1/8, 1/13 & 1/20

Presentation of the Lord
2026-02-02 09:00 - 09:30
Candle Mass
Join us on Monday, February 2, as we celebrate the Candle Mass in honor of the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Mass will be celebrated at 9am.
During Mass, candles will be blessed as a sign of Christ, the Light of the World, who guides us in faith and hope. This beautiful tradition invites us to reflect on Simeon’s proclamation and renew our call to carry Christ’s light into our daily lives.
All are welcome to attend and participate.

Blessing of Throats
2026-02-03 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-02-03 19:00 - 19:30
All are invited to the traditional Blessing of Throats on Tuesday, February 3, at the 9am or 7pm Mass, in honor of St. Blaise, a 4th-century bishop and martyr known for his miraculous healing of a boy who was choking on a fishbone.
This special blessing is a centuries-old Catholic tradition, asking for health and protection from illnesses of the throat and body throughout the year.
All are welcome to participate.

Ash Wednesday
2026-02-18
6:00 AM: Service & Ashes (English)
9:00 AM: Mass & Ashes (English)
12:15 PM: Service & Ashes (English)
3:00 PM: Service & Ashes (English)
5:00 PM: Service & Ashes (English)
7:00 PM: Mass & Ashes (English/Spanish)

No Confessions
2026-02-19 18:00 - 18:45, 2026-02-24 18:00 - 18:45
Due to the number of Penance Services at other parishes that our priests are called to assist with, regular Tuesday and Thursday evening confessions will be suspended during Lent. Additional confession times will be offered during Lent only (February 19–March 28).
No confessions will take place during Holy Week (March 29–April 5)
For the most up-to-date information, visit popfb.org/confession.

Lenten Penance Service
2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:30
Come and receive the gift of God’s forgiveness at our Lenten Penance Service on Monday, February 23. This is a beautiful opportunity to prepare your heart for Easter through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Multiple priests will be available for confession. Childcare will be provided.
