Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception
Diocese of Saint George's
Grenada, W.I., Caribbean
BECOME PART OF OUR CATHEDRAL FAMILY
"We recognize that the Sacraments have a visible and invisible reality, a reality open to all the human senses but grasped in its God-given depths with the eyes of faith." (USCCB) The Sacraments are divided into: the sacraments of Christian initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist); the sacraments of healing (Penance and Anointing of the Sick) and the sacraments at the service of communion and mission (Holy Orders and Matrimony). The sacraments touch all the important moments of Christian life. All of the sacraments are ordered to the Holy Eucharist “as to their end" (Saint Thomas Aquinas).
CONFESSION:
Cathedral: Saturdays: 7.00 a.m. - 8.00 a.m.
Confession is also available at other Mass centres upon request and at the Cathedral parish during
office times.
HOLY HOUR & ADORATION
(Weekly)
5.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. at Cathedral on Fridays
(except 1st Friday’s)
5.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. at Tempe on Thursdays
7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. at Mt. Moritz on Thursdays
MASS TIMES:
CATHEDRAL:
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Monday to Friday - 6.15 a.m., & 12.15 p.m.,
Saturday - 6.00 p.m.
Sunday - 8.00 a.m.
COMMUNITIES OF THE CATHEDRAL
Our Lady Queen of Peace, BELMONT: Saturday - 6.00 p.m.
Saints Joachim & Anne, BRIZAN: Sunday - 6.30 a.m.
Blessed Trinity, FONTENOY: Sunday - 10.00 a.m.
Church of the Uganda Martyrs, HAPPY HILL: Sunday - 8.00 a.m.
Our Lady Queen of the Universe, MT. MORITZ: Sunday - 10.00 a.m.
Our Lady Lily of the Valley, TEMPE: Sunday - 8.00 a.m.
SACRAMENTS & LITURGIES
REFLECTION AND READINGS
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
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INTRODUCTION:
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Welcome! ​
​Welcome brothers and sisters in Christ, to this liturgical celebration of the Feast of the Holy Family. As we gather in the
warmth of this sacred feast, let us reflect on the love, obedience, and unity that bound Jesus, Mary, and Joseph together
amid life's trials.
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First Reading: Ecclesiasticus 3:2-6, 12-14: Honor parents
for God's sake; their prayers bring mercy and life.
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Second Reading: Colossians 3:12-21 (or 3:12-17): Live
with compassion, kindness, patience, and love; let Christ's
peace rule.
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Gospel: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23: Joseph flees to Egypt
with Holy Family, then settles in Nazareth.​
WEEKDAY READINGS / A
(PSALTER WEEK I YEAR C)
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29th Monday Christmas Season - Weekday
5th day within the octave of Christmas
First John 2: 12-17; Luke 2: 36-40
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​​30th Tuesday Christmas Season - Weekday​
6th day within the octave of Christmas
First John 2: 18-21; John 1: 1-18
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31st Wednesday Christmas Season - Weekday
7th day within the octave of Christmas
Numbers 6: 22-27; Luke 2: 16-21
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01st Thursday Christmas Season - Weekday
8th day within the Octave of Christmas
Solemnity Mary, the Holy Mother of God
First John 2: 22-28; John 1: 19-28
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2nd Friday Christmas Season - Weekday
9th day within the octave of Christmas
Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops, Doctor
First John 2: 29 - 3: 6; John 1: 29-34
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​​3rd Saturday Christmas Season - Weekend
10th day within the octave of Christmas
The Most Holy Name of Jesus
First John 3: 7-10; John 1: 35-42
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4th Sunday Christmas Season - Weekend
2ND Sunday in the Christmas Season
11th day within the octave of Christmas
First Reading: Eccl 24: 1–2. 8–12
Psalm: Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 r. John 1:14
Second Reading: Eph 1:3-6, 15-18
Gospel Acclamation: 1Tim 3:16
Gospel: John 1:1-18
SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS OCTAVE REFLECTION
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
In today's Gospel, the Holy Family's flight to Egypt unfolds as a powerful testament to their unity amid peril, with Joseph
once again heeding an angel's dream to protect Mary and the child Jesus from Herod's murderous rage. This hurried escape
into exile, followed by their return and settlement in Nazareth, reveals the family's profound obedience and trust in God's protective guidance, turning potential tragedy into fulfillment of prophecy as "out of Egypt I called my son." Far from a tale of passive suffering, it portrays Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as active participants in salvation history, bound by selfless love that prioritizes the vulnerable Child above all.
This narrative deepens our understanding of the Holy Family not as an idealized portrait, but as a model of resilience forged
in real hardship—fleeing as refugees, enduring uncertainty, yet remaining steadfast together. Joseph's prompt action echoes
his earlier acceptance of Mary, while Mary's silent companionship and Jesus' innocent dependence highlight their shared vocation to safeguard the Incarnate Word. For families today, it challenges us to emulate this bond: protecting one another through life's "Herods"—trials like illness, displacement, or conflict—while listening for God's voice in dreams, prayers, or circumstances that demand courageous choices.
The Gospel invites us to see the Holy Family's journey as our own spiritual roadmap during this Christmas season. By fleeing danger yet returning home, they teach that true family holiness emerges from faithful endurance, where love triumphs over fear and divine purpose reshapes human plans. As we gather with loved ones, may their example inspire us to nurture homes of mercy, prayer, and mutual support, ensuring that
Christ, the heart of every family, finds safety and welcome among us today.
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