Christmas Vigil Mass 2025 - St Therese Church, Three Kings, Auckland, New Zealand.

Wednesday, 24th December 2025- Christmas Eve
07:15 pm—Vigil Mass (Carols followed by Holy Mass) .
Celebrant - Fr Arul Arokiam OFM

Key parts of the mass include:

Welcome and Opening Remarks: A warm welcome is extended to attendees, especially visitors, emphasizing the special night of Baby Jesus' birth and the message of love, hope, and joy (15:12-16:51).

The ministers of the word and celebrants (Father Arul and Father Peter) are introduced (16:04).
Homily: Father Arul delivers a homily reflecting on the meaning of Christmas, highlighting Jesus as the Prince of Peace, born in humility to save humanity, and emphasizing the importance of offering a sincere heart to God (39:13-47:50). He also discusses how the world has become secularized and encourages the congregation to be messengers of peace and faith (46:02).

Readings and Prayers:
The service includes readings from the prophet Isaiah (27:10) and the letter of St. Paul to Titus (32:59), followed by prayers for the Church, national leaders, families, the community, the sick, and the lonely (50:06).

Eucharistic Celebration: The core of the mass, including the consecration of the Eucharist (1:01:04-1:07:02) and communion.

Announcements and Farewell: The video concludes with thanks to participants, especially the children who dressed as angels and shepherds (1:23:18-1:24:00), announcements about upcoming mass timings (1:24:19-1:24:49), a "Happy Birthday" song for Jesus (1:24:57), and a final blessing (1:27:17). The tradition of the Catholic Church creating the nativity crib for 800 years is also mentioned (1:25:33-1:27:02).