Normally the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated on December 8 and (in this country) is a Holy Day of Obligation. However, when December 8 falls on a Sunday, the Immaculate Conception is transferred to Monday, December 9 and the obligation to attend Mass is lifted for just this year. That being said, we will celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the BVM on Monday December 9 with Mass at 8:30am and 7:00 pm (with our Parish Choir).