Does Saturday evening Mass count for the Sunday obligation?

[George_Hudgens]

What is the reason for Saturday evening Mass.
Is OK to go instead of Sunday Mass?

Thank You!

 

[Leonie_Ambrose]

George,

The following links should assist you in understanding the Catholic Church’s teaching on fulfilling the Sunday obligation. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.

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