St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin St., Buffalo, has scheduled a number of celebrations during the Advent and Christmas seasons. The St. Joseph Cathedral Choir will present a Festival of Lessons & Carols on Monday, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m., under the direction Organist-Choir Director Tim Socha. The Cathedral Choir will be joined by the Royalton Ringers and Diane Dick, solo handbells; the Bel Canto Singers of West Seneca West High School, Keith Ersing, conductor; and the Christ the King Seminary Schola. Featured music will include newly composed music and traditional Christmas music for choirs and congregation. There will be a free-will offering and all are welcome.   

Monday, Dec. 19                
7:30 p.m. - Lessons & Carols
Cathedral Choir
                                              
Saturday, Dec. 24               
4:30 p.m. - Vigil Mass of the Nativity
11:30 p.m. - Music - Choir & Brass

Sunday, Dec. 25                  
Midnight -  Mass of the Nativity
Most Reverend Richard J. Malone, Th.D., celebrant
10:30 a.m. -  Mass of Christmas Day

Saturday, Dec. 31               
4:30 p.m. - Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Sunday, Jan. 1                 
8 a.m. - Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
10:30 a.m. - Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Saturday, Jan. 7                 
4:30 p.m. - Vigil Mass for the Epiphany of the Lord

Sunday, Jan. 8                    
8 a.m. - Mass for the Epiphany of the Lord
10:30 a.m. - Mass for the Epiphany of the Lord
Most Reverend Richard J. Malone, Th.D., celebrant
 
St. Joseph Cathedral is wheelchair accessible.