The Immaculate Conception is a day that celebrates the conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the womb of her mother, Saint Anne. God kept her soul immaculate, free from original sin. It is a day that is often confused with the Annunciation of the Lord, a day that celebrates the appearance of the angel Gabriel to Mary and her willing acceptance to accept the conception of Jesus Christ in her womb. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, a holy day, is Wednesday, December 8th – all are invited to Mass at 8:00 am or 6:30 pm to celebrate this feast day.