The Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (December 8th) is a Holy Day of obligation in the Catholic Diocese of Dallas. Here is the Mass and devotional schedule for Thursday, December 8, 2016:
6:30 a.m. – Low Mass
8:00 a.m. – Low Mass
12:10 p.m. – Low Mass
7:00 p.m. – Sung Mass
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – Eucharistic Adoration for the National Night of Prayer for Life
National Night of Prayer for Life
It was on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (then celebrated on December 9th) that Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas and the unborn, first appeared to St. Juan Diego. The National Night of Prayer for Life bridges these two feasts to honor Our Blessed Mother and to pray for the sanctity of all human life.
The National Night of Prayer for Life is a pro-life prayer service consisting of exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 20 decades, praying of the Rosary, prayer to St. Michael, silent prayer and hymns.
For more information go to www.nationalnightofprayerforlife.org.