Island church services for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Lighthouse United Methodist Church of Boca Grande:
• Friday, Dec. 24 – “The Grinch Greets the Babe” – Family Service, 5 p.m. This is a fun service for families where kids can be kids and worship is fun! All ages are welcome.
• Traditional Services – Carols, candlelight and Holy Communion Service at 7 & 9 p.m.
Worship featuring pre-service music for prayer, processional, familiar carols, special music, readings and Holy Communion. This service concludes with candle lighting from the Christ Candle, the singing of Silent Night and “quietness.” All ages are welcome.
The Boca Grande Lighthouse United Methodist is located at 325 3rd St. W., Boca Grande. For more information call (941) 964-2479.
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
Christmas Mass schedule
• Friday, Dec. 24 – Afternoon mass at 5 p.m. preceded by the children’s Christmas Pageant in the courtyard at 4:30 p.m.
Mass at night will be at 10 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 25 – Christmas Day Masses: 8, 9 & 10:30 a.m. Please note that there will be no 5 p.m.
Sunday Vigil Mass will be on Saturday evening, Dec. 25.
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church is located at 240 Park Avenue, Boca Grande. For more information call (941) 964-2254.
First Baptist Church of Boca Grande
• Friday, Dec. 24: – Christmas Eve
Service, 5 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 25 – Adult Sunday School is at 9 a.m. followed by Christmas Day service at 10 a.m.
First Baptist Church is located at 421 4th Street W, Boca Grande. For more information call (941) 964-2386.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
• Friday, Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve
Service – 4 p.m. – Family Service with Holy Eucharist, 7:30 p.m. – Special musical prelude featuring Ms. Maria Wirries direct from her Broadway tour of Dear Even Hansen, 8 p.m. Worship Service with Holy Eucharist
• Saturday, Dec. 25
9:30 a.m. – Christmas Day Service with Holy Eucharist
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is located at 390 Gilchrist Avenue, Boca Grande
