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Heiligenblut Nativity Mass
January 4 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Heiligenbluter Krippenmesse (Heiligenblut Nativity Mass)
The Gottscheer Heimatchor will sing the “Heiligenbluter Krippenmesse” (Heiligenblut Nativity Mass) at the 11:00am German Mass on Sunday, January 4.
This Mass settng takes its name from the village of Heiligenblut am Großglockner in the Austrian state of Carinthia. Nestled at the base of the tallest mountain in Austria, it is the site of an annual tradition going back to the 16th century. On the evening and night of January 5, carollers (“Sternsinger”, literally translated as “star singers”) go from house to house bringing blessings to the inhabitants. Each carolling group (“Rotte”) consists of one star-bearer (“Sternträger”), five instrumentalists, and nine singers. Our January 4 German Mass at St. Stephen Church will honor this sublime tradition. No knowledge of German is needed to appreciate the beauty of the “Heiligenbluter Krippenmesse”. What better way to close this Christmas season?
A German-language Mass is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month at 11:00am (except Easter Sunday). If you have any questions or are interested in additional information regarding the monthly German Mass at St. Stephen, please contact the Parish Office at: 216-631-5633.