As the festive season approaches, Catholic communities in Phuket eagerly prepare to celebrate Christmas and welcome the New Year. For those seeking to participate in Mass and other religious festivities during this joyous time, here is a comprehensive schedule of services at three prominent Catholic churches across Phuket.
St. Joseph’s Church (Cherngthalay, Thalang)
- December 16-24
- 05:00 AM: Simbang Gabi (Misa De Gallo)
- December 24
- 08:30 PM: Christmas Caroling
- 09:00 PM: Christmas Eve Mass
- December 25
- 10:30 AM: Christmas Caroling
- 11:00 AM: Christmas Day Mass
- January 01
- 11:00 AM: New Year Mass
Assumption Church (Phuket Town)
- December 24
- 09:00 AM: Thai Mass
- 11:00 AM: English Mass
- 06:30 PM: Nativity of Jesus
- 07:00 PM: Christmas Eve Mass
- 08:00-10:00 PM: Christmas Party
- December 25
- 10:00 AM: Christmas Day Mass (Thai)
- December 31
- 09:00 AM: Thai Mass
- 11:00 AM: English Mass
- January 01
- 10:00 AM: Thai Mass
Sacred Heart Church (Patong)
- December 24
- 03:00 PM: Holy Mass (Italian)
- 04:00 PM: Holy Mass (English)
- 09:00 PM: Christmas Eve Mass (English)
- December 25
- 02:00 PM: Christmas Day Mass (Thai)
- December 31
- 03:00 PM: Holy Mass (Italian)
- 04:00 PM: Holy Mass (English)
The schedules for each church offer a variety of Mass timings and languages, catering to the diverse Catholic community and visitors in Phuket.
This Christmas and New Year, these Catholic churches in Phuket extend a warm invitation to all to join in the celebrations, share in the spirit of love and peace, and embrace the blessings of the season with fellow worshippers.