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Old Sep 23rd, 2006 | 01:01 PM
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Christmas in Bangkok

We are interested in attending midnight Mass this year in Bangkok. Any suggestions for a church? We're staying at the President Solitaire. Thanks!
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Old Sep 23rd, 2006 | 01:44 PM
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what denomination?
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Old Sep 23rd, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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HT - midnight "mass" is usually celebrated by those who are Roman Catholic. Protestants call it "holy communion". Most other denominations don't celebrate Christmas.
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Old Sep 23rd, 2006 | 02:14 PM
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Sorry, I should have said-Roman Catholic. Thanks
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Old Sep 23rd, 2006 | 02:32 PM
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I grew up in the Episcopal church and we always called the Christmas service midnight mass, even though it was of course not a mass, but holy communion.

Guess Midnight mass justs sounds better. As a matter of fact, it wasn't even at midnight, but at 11pm.
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Old Sep 23rd, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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Lucy, I also grew up in the Episcopal Church but when I saw "midnight mass" used in the generic sense as it was here, I just assumed (correctly) that it was a Roman Catholic poster. BTW, our service was held at 11:30 pm and yes, some called it "midnight mass". :->
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Old Sep 23rd, 2006 | 03:20 PM
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There is a Catholic church near the river, a short walk from River City. Sorry, I don't know where the President Solitare is, so don't know whether that would be convenient.
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Old Sep 23rd, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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the hotel is on soi 11, sukhumvit....

there is a cathedral, as mentioned above, on oriental lane, just across the street from the oriental hotel....we walked through there one day and heard the kids choir rehersing and they were very good...
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Old Sep 23rd, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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Holy Redeemer Church is a large Catholic church on 123/19 Soi Ruam Rudi, off of Wireless Rd. They have Thai and English masses. I'm not sure about a midnight mass on Christmas.
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Old Sep 24th, 2006 | 03:38 AM
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Thanks so much for your help! I enjoy this forum because it is so active and has reliable information.
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Old Sep 25th, 2006 | 04:59 AM
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Yes,a famous church at soi roumrudee on wireless road.Have you plan for a great night,yet?If you would like to share a wonderful time at BKK,at bangkok_scenery@yahoo.
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