December 18, 2025

Misa de Gallo (Simbang Gabi)

Join us in celebrating the hallmarks and traditions of the Christmas season in the Philippines on Saturday, December 20 at 6:00 a.m., with gathering beginning at 5:30 a.m. The celebration will be led by Fr. Gonzalo Torres, OFM, and will be followed by a fellowship and traditional potluck breakfast in the Olive Tree Building behind the church.

Meals for the Hungry - 12/20

As a parish, we serve dinner to ~150-200 people on the third Saturday of every month. We ask that food donations be delivered in disposable (ie, aluminum) pans and that each donation be enough to feed 15 people. Donations can be dropped off at the Immaculata kitchen (attached to the school) between 4:15 and 5:00 pm on Saturday. Food will be kept warm and cold as necessary until transport to Urban Ministry on Liberty Street, where meals will be served in person. We ask that those who volunteer to serve at Urban Ministries arrive at Immaculata kitchen by 5 pm; an insufficient number of servers puts a burden on those serving. Thank you for your generosity and kindness.

Stewardship Thought for the Week

Sunday, December 21

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Joseph trusted God’s plan, even when it was unclear. His quiet obedience reminds us that stewardship is about saying “yes” to God in our daily lives—through faith, service, and love.



Reflection Question: How can you say “yes” to God this Advent in a way that blesses others?

Ministry Spotlight of the Week / Thank you!

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has volunteered their time and talents for the Giving Tree project. From generously donating gifts, to coming into the office to sort them, to signing up to help with deliveries—your support has truly made a difference. This has been such a fun and meaningful project, and a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to serve together.

Your generosity, kindness, and willingness to help ensure these gifts reach those who need them most. We could not do this without you—thank you for your generosity and your hearts for serving others!

 Advent Penance Service

Get ready for Christmas this Advent season by receiving the grace of confession! Churches and campus ministries of the Piedmont Deanery will be offering our annual Advent Penance Services where many priests will be available to hear your confessions. This year, our service will take place in the sanctuary on Monday, December 22nd at 7:00 PM.

Christmas Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 24th

• 4 PM - Christmas Eve Mass (English- Outdoors)
• 4 PM - Christmas Eve Mass (English- Inside)
• 6 PM Christmas Eve Mass (English)
• 8 PM - Christmas Eve Mass (Spanish)
• 10 PM - Christmas Eve Mass (Spanish)

Christmas Day

Thursday, December 25th

• 12 AM - Christmas Midnight Mass
• 10 AM - Christmas Mass (English)
• 12 PM - Christmas Mass (Spanish)

The parish office will close at noon on December 23rd and will reopen on January 5th at 9:00 AM.

Children's Choir

Children are invited to sing with the choir at the 4:00 p.m. indoor Mass on Christmas Eve. Please sign up using the link below if your child would like to sing. All in grades 3-8 are welcome! Participants do not need to be Immaculata students or members of the choir to join in. 

Ornament Making

Thanks to everyone who made our Ornament Making event such a success. We had over 95 people join us! Thank you to all the volunteers who came up with ornament ideas, brought all the needed supplies, and taught people how to make them.

A special thank-you to the Girl Scout troop and the Youth Ministry kids who joined us to help, and of course to the Knights of Columbus for serving such a delicious breakfast.

We filled two large boxes of ornaments to donate to Meals on Wheels—thanks to Paul Novak for delivering them. I know the people who receive them will truly enjoy them.

Solemnity of the Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Mass Schedule

Wednesday, December 31

7:00 PM - Vigil (Bilingual)

Thursday, January 1

10:00 AM - English Mass

12:00 PM - Spanish Mass

Catholic Daughters of the Americas

Catholic Daughters of the Americas – Court Durham has a Book Club that meets every month for a social time with fellow catholic women! Listed below are the books we will be reading for the first six months of 2026. We meet in the Youth Room on Immaculate Conception Campus at 6:15 PM. We bring an appetizer to share with the group in lieu of dinner.  All ladies, 18 years of age or older, are welcome to attend, whether they have read the book or not. Come and meet the wonderful ladies of Court Durham. You may also join in by Zoom for the discussion. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Regent Jayne Stephens at stephens.jayne@gmail.com.