As an institution deeply rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, Assumption College offers an array of celebrations as the community prepares for Christmas Day. Two of the College’s most popular Christmas traditions—Lessons and Carols and the Assumption College Band Christmas Concert—are scheduled for  December 7 and 8 in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, located on campus. All events are free and the general public is invited to attend.

Advent Lessons and Carols
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Chapel of the Holy Spirit

The Festival of Lessons and Carols, a tradition originating in 19^th century England, has been celebrated at Assumption College as a worship service for the Advent/Christmas Season and features both biblical readings and sung carols. This year, the theme of Lessons and Carols is “Ancient to Modern,” a celebration of the season of advent through the ages.  Songs and music will range from Ancient Gregorian chant to Matt Maher’s contemporary music and multilingual readings of Scripture and prose will be represented as well.  Music will be led by the Assumption College Music Ministry and readers from the Assumption community.  Come celebrate this beautiful season with a long-standing and beloved Assumption tradition.

Assumption College Band Christmas Concert
8 p.m.
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Chapel of the Holy Spirit

The Assumption College Band, under the direction of its conductor, Bruce Hopkins, will be performing a concert of familiar Holiday repertoire along with its regular concert selections in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Featured will be different instrumental ensembles as well as soloists from the Band.

Kimberly Dunbar
Director of Public Affairs
Assumption College
508.767.7173 (O); 508.340.6620 (C)
ke.dunbar@assumption.edu