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Vigil Mass

British  

noun

  1. RC Church a Mass held on Saturday evening, attendance at which fulfils one's obligation to attend Mass on Sunday

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A Vigil Mass will be held at 7 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2023

On Saturday evening Francis will lead an Easter Vigil Mass in the basilica.

From Reuters • Apr. 15, 2022

On Saturday evening the 85-year-old pope is due to say an Easter Vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica.

From Reuters • Apr. 14, 2022

We use candles to remember our dearly departed every November, as well as to honor Mother Mary and for baptisms, first communions, the Easter Vigil Mass and other religious occasions.

From Washington Post • Dec. 18, 2014

How many times did I sit at Saturday Vigil Mass when I was a kid, wishing that I were in their family, not mine?

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2013