No double-dipping at Sunday's Christmas Eve Mass

This year, the Fourth Sunday of Advent is also Christmas Eve. While many families are accustomed to celebrating Monday's Feast of the Nativity at a vigil Mass the evening before, the faithful should remember that these are two distinct Holy Days: the Fourth Sunday of Advent AND Christmas.

Therefore, two Masses are still required. 

Sunday's Mass can be celebrated at the Saturday evening vigil or on Sunday morning Masses; these should include the Sunday readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. In the true spirit of Advent, Catholics must wait and anticipate a little bit longer before celebrating the coming of the Lord.

Christmas Mass can be celebrated at a Sunday vigil Mass in the evening or at a Christmas Day Mass on Monday. These should have the readings for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord.