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If I went to a nuptial mass at 100 pm on a Saturday does that fulfill my Sunday Mass attendance?
Going to a mass at 1pm on Saturday does not fill your Sunday obligation.
Does a wedding Mass on Saturday afternoon count as a Sunday mass?
If you attend a wedding Mass or a sacramental Mass on Saturday, it DOES NOT fulfill the Sunday Mass obligation. To fulfill a Sunday or Holy Day obligation, a Mass on the previous day (the Vigil) must start at 4 pm or later and use the appropriate readings for that Sunday or Holy Day. Some Dioceses will allow variations (for example, different readings at a Sunday Confirmation Mass).
Is it okay to attend only Saturday mass?
.Catholic AnswerYes, a Catholic is required to attend Mass each Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation. The Church has tried to make this easier by supplying a Sunday (or Holy Day) Mass on the evening preceding, thus Sunday Mass is celebrated in most Churches starting on Saturday evening and this fulfills your obligation.
If you go to church on Saturday night do you have to go on Sunday?
Attending church on Saturday night, often referred to as the vigil Mass, fulfills the Sunday obligation for Catholics. This practice stems from the belief that the liturgical day begins at sunset, following the Jewish tradition. Therefore, attending Mass on Saturday night or Sunday both fulfill the obligation to participate in the weekly worship service.
What is the 5 pm mass on Saturday called?
The 5 PM mass on Saturday is commonly referred to as the "Vigil Mass" or "Saturday Vigil Mass." It serves as the anticipatory mass for Sunday, allowing parishioners to fulfill their Sunday obligation to attend mass. This practice is especially prevalent in Catholic tradition.
What time Mass on Saturday counts in the Roman Catholic Church as a Sunday Mass?
Catholic AnswerDifferent dioceses may have different regulations on when an anticipated Sunday or Holy Day Mass may be celebrated on the day before. It must be late Afternoon or evening, a Saturday Mass celebrated with the weekday (Saturday) readings does NOT count as your Sunday obligation. The important thing is whether the actual Mass being said is the Mass of Sunday or the Holy Day: i.e., it has three readings from the Sunday, the Gloria, Creed, etc. If the Sunday Mass is being celebrated, then it fulfills your obligation. If it is another Mass, say, perhaps a Saturday Mass being celebrated in the afternoon for a wedding, then it would not count for your obligation. If you have a particular question about a particular situation, please ask the priest who will be saying the Mass.
Do you have to go to Mass again if you went to Christmas Mass on Saturday?
Roman Catholic AnswerYes, if Christmas falls on a Saturday, you must attend Mass for the Holy Day, and then again on Sunday for the Sunday. In the United States, the obligation for a Holy Day is abrogated if the Holy Day falls on Saturday only for *some* Holy Days of Obligation - Christmas is NOT one of them.
Do Catholics believe in going to church on Saturday?
The days do not matter, it's just that Sunday is considered a holy day. Catholics may fulfill their Sunday obligation by assisting at Mass on Saturday evening.
Does a funeral Mass on Sunday fulfill the Sunday Mass obligation?
Generally speaking, No. The Reason being ( traffic control) Sundays have a regularily scheduled line-up of Masses. Church weddings are often conducted on Saturdays, however. Sunday Nuptial masses are generally, Not done!
Can you receive communion both at the Saturday vigil mass and then Sunday?
Yes. You should only receive Communion once a day, but Saturday and Sunday are two separate days, so you can receive Communion at the Saturday vigil mass and the Sunday mass.
Is immaculate conception a holy day of obligation?
Yes, it is in the United States This year it falls on a Sunday, so the Sunday Mass is the obligation
Does a Sacramental Mass on Sunday fulfill Sunday Mass Obligation?
Yes, a Sacramental Mass on Sunday fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics. The Church teaches that participating in any valid Mass on Sunday satisfies the requirement to attend Mass, as it is a celebration of the Eucharist. However, the specific nature of the sacramental celebration may vary, so it’s important to ensure that it is a valid Mass according to Catholic teaching.
