Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be at: 6:30AM, 7:50AM (with the St. Anthony School), and 7:00PM. "In 1854, Pope Pius IX's solemn declaration, 'Ineffabilis Deus,' clarified with finality the long-held belief of the Church that Mary was conceived free from original sin. Mary was granted this extraordinary privilege because of Her unique role in history as the Mother of God. That is, she received the gift of salvation in Christ from the very moment of her conception." (catholicnewsagency.com)