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SUMMARY:Advent Rorate Mass
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, December 20\, 2024\, at 7:00 a.m.\, please join the Basilica of the National Shrine and Monsignor Walter R. Rossi\, rector and celebrant\, at the Crypt Church for the celebration of the ancient and beloved Advent tradition of the Rorate Mass in honor of the Blessed Mother\, as part of our celebration of “100 Years of Worship.”  \n\nThis Advent tradition\, dating from the eighth century\, takes its name from the incipit of the Introit of the Fourth Sunday of Advent and the Advent votive Masses of the Blessed Mother: roráte\, coeli\, désuper (drop down\, ye heavens). Traditionally\, the first Mass of the day was celebrated after Lauds or dawn. The Rorate Mass is celebrated before Lauds and before dawn. \nIn the winter darkness\, the faithful would walk to their churches carrying their lanterns or candles to light their way. Upon their arrival\, they would illuminate the church with their lanterns and candles around the altar. As Mass was celebrated the sun rose\, illuminating the interior of the church. Thus\, the symbolism of “Mary\, the Dawn” and “Christ the Perfect Day.” \nEveryone is invited to bring a lantern or a candle to “light their way” and to illuminate the Crypt Church during the celebration of the Eucharist. \nThe Rorate Mass will also be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/advent-rorate-mass-2024/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
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SUMMARY:2024 Christmas Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will provide meals for hundreds of poor\, homeless\, elderly\, and needy individuals living in the District of Columbia and surrounding areas on Christmas Day. Meals will be available for pick-up or delivery only. To request a Christmas Day dinner\, please call 202-526-8300. All meal requests must be received by Sunday\, December 15th. \nVolunteer registration opens on November 1\, 2024. \nVolunteers are needed to fill many different positions. To register as a volunteer\, please click here. For more information\, please contact rsvp@bnsic.org or 202-526-8300. Thank you for your interest in helping\, and we look forward to welcoming you this Christmas. \n  \nRegister as a Volunteer
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2024-christmas-dinner/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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