Who organizes the service

The Parish Erlstätt in the Parish Association St. Francis of Assisi is responsible for liturgy and organization; contact details can be found on the official parish association page.

Do I need a ticket or registration

No registration is required; services are generally accessible without a ticket; a voluntary collection may take place.

Where does the service take place

In the Parish Church of St. Peter and Paul in the Valley, Erlstätt, 83355 Grabenstätt; the church space is open daily and houses significant artworks.

Are there parking options

Free parking is available in limited quantity at the church; please plan some time for arrival and the walking path.

Is the church barrier-free

The parish church has ground-level access at selected entrances; individual support is provided by the caretaker team on site.

What does the sending of the Star Singers mean

Children and young people are blessed and sent during the service to bring home blessings and collect donations for children's aid projects.

Festive New Year's Service with Sending of Star Singers in Erlstätt

Name: New Year's Service with the Sending of the Star Singers
Start: 2026-01-01T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-01-01T21:15:00+01:00

New Year's Service with the Sending of the Star Singers in Erlstätt

With the sound of bells and expectant silence, the new year begins in the parish church of St. Peter and Paul in the valley. The festive service provides a strong faith experience for the new year, strengthens spiritual community, and opens the eyes to faith, hope, and blessing.

Liturgy of New Beginnings: Grace and Blessing at the Start of the Year

In the Catholic service for the Feast of the Mother of God, prayer, liturgy, and song come together. In the reflective atmosphere, religious experience unfolds: gratitude for the past, intercession for the future, blessing requests for families, children, and all people.

Sending of the Star Singers: Lived Tradition and Charity

Following the service, the Star Singers will be sent out. In the tradition of the Three Kings Singing, children bring blessings to homes and collect donations for children in need. The guiding theme of the nationwide initiative 2026 stands as a sign against child labor and for educational opportunities.

Community in the Parish Association: Accompanied by Pastoral Care

The parish of Erlstätt belongs to the parish association of St. Francis of Assisi (Bergen, Erlstätt, Grabenstätt, Vachendorf). The pastoral team led by parish association leader Father Andrei Mirt serves with pastoral presence, sacramental care, and spiritual offerings; the service schedule and contact information are published on the official page of the parish association.

Church Space with History: Pray, Wonder, Find Peace

The late Gothic village church (around 1480) invites with baroque furnishings and valuable artworks to devotion. Daily opening hours and limited parking options facilitate arrival; the sacred space offers silence, contemplation, and a strong sense of home in faith.

Practical Information for Your Visit

Location: Parish Church of St. Peter and Paul in the Valley, Erlstätt (83355 Grabenstätt)
Date: Thursday, 01.01.2026, starting at 19:00
Note: Participation without a ticket; a collection may be taken
Access: Limited parking available; public transport to Grabenstätt/Erlstätt, plan for a walking path to the church

Conclusion

If you want to consciously celebrate the transition into the new year, you will find a festive faith experience here: prayer, blessing, and the lively tradition of the Star Singers. Come, share faith and community – and start blessed into the new year.