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View(s):Christmas and New Year services at the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour
The Christmas and New Year Services at the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7 are as follows:
December 24- Christmas Eve:
Holy Eucharist at 11.15 p.m. (English)
December 25- Christmas Day:
Holy Eucharist at 7 a.m. (Sinhala)
Holy Eucharist at 8.15 a.m. (English)
Holy Eucharist at 11 a.m. (Tamil)
December 31- Watch Night Service:
Holy Eucharist at 11.15 p.m. (English)
January 1, 2016 – New Year’s Day:
Holy Eucharist at 7 a.m. (Sinhala)
Holy Eucharist at 8.15 a.m. (English)
Holy Eucharist at 11 a.m. (Tamil)
St. Michael and All Angels, Polwatte, Carol Service
The Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Polwatte, Colombo 3 will hold its Carol Service on Thursday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) at 6 p.m. The readings include Christmas Poems and Bible readings and popular carols for choir and congregation.
The service begins with the processional hymn “Once in Royal David’s City” as the choir moves up the aisle and ends with the recessional hymn “O Come all Ye Faithful” during which the crib will be blessed and the children will be invited to bring gifts to be laid in the crib for the needy children of the area.
The choir will be directed by Dr. Lalith Perera and at the organ will be Denham Pereira.
Choral programme at Maris Stella College Chapel
Vox One and Vox One Junior present ‘A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols’ at Maris Stella College Chapel, Negombo on Tuesday, December 22 at 7 p.m.
The choral programme is directed by Harin Amirthanathan, accompanied by Denham Pereira (organ) and Johann Peiris (flute). Rev. Fr. Ciswan de Croos will officiate.
All are welcome. Entrance is free.