January 1st, 2026 is the Feast of the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
Masses will be held on: Thursday, January 1, 2026
8AM Mass – St. Joseph Church, Lincoln
9:30AM Mass – St. Julia Church, Weston
**No 8AM Mass at St. Julia’s **
Unable to attend church? Watch a livestreamed recording of the Mass at St. Julia on our Homepage.
Read. We close out the Christmas octave—the eight days following the birth of Christ—with a day honoring Mary as the Mother of God. Take time to read about the Mother of God today.
Reflect. “With his Mother’s flesh God clothed himself, / Since from Virginity he was made man.” — Prudentius, Hymn of the Divinity of Christ, 435-436
Pray. January 1 is also the World Day of Peace. There are a number of prayers for peace to choose from—pray one today.
Act. Visit the US Catholic bishops’ Action Center today to find out ways you can advocate for peace around the world.
Learn more from the USCCB.
