Public Christmas Eve Mass to be held in Spanish in Manassas Park

The All Saints Catholic Church in Manassas will celebrate the first public Christmas Eve Mass in Manassas Park in recent history on Friday.

The Mass will be held completely in Spanish, Father Bob Cilinski, pastor of All Saints Catholic Church said.

The mass will be held at 5 p.m. at the city of Manassas Park recreation facility located in Costello Park at 99 Adams St.

Mass will be led by All Saints Catholic Father Juan Puigbo.

“We very excited about the Mass being held in Manassas Park,” Cilinski said.

The decision was made to hold a Spanish Mass in Manassas Park because of the city’s large Hispanic population.

To his knowledge, it is the first Spanish Christmas Eve Mass in Manassas Park celebrated by All Saints, Cilinski said.

The community center will be open Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for regular programs, but will be closed Christmas Day.

All Saints Catholic Church is located at 9300 Stonewall Rd. in Manassas.

Spanish Masses are celebrated at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday at All Saints.