
(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) The procession leaves at the end of the early morning Christmas Eve mass on the fourth Sunday of Advent at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, Sunday, December 24, 2017.

(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Reverend Martin Diaz, Rector and Pastor of The Cathedral of the Madeleine during the early morning Christmas Eve mass on the fourth Sunday of Advent at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, Sunday, December 24, 2017.

(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Parishioners take communion during the early morning Christmas Eve mass on the fourth Sunday of Advent at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, Sunday, December 24, 2017.

(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Reverend Martin Diaz, Rector and Pastor of The Cathedral of the Madeleine during the early morning Christmas Eve mass on the fourth Sunday of Advent at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, Sunday, December 24, 2017.

(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) during the early morning Christmas Eve mass on the fourth Sunday of Advent at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, Sunday, December 24, 2017.

(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Reverend Martin Diaz, Rector and Pastor of The Cathedral of the Madeleine conducts the beginning of communion during the early morning Christmas Eve mass on the fourth Sunday of Advent at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, Sunday, December 24, 2017.

(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Service underway during the early morning Christmas Eve mass on the fourth Sunday of Advent at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, Sunday, December 24, 2017.

(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Parishioners during the early morning Christmas Eve mass on the fourth Sunday of Advent at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, Sunday, December 24, 2017.

(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Reverend Martin Diaz, left, Rector and Pastor of The Cathedral of the Madeleine conducts the beginning of communion during the early morning Christmas Eve mass on the fourth Sunday of Advent at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, Sunday, December 24, 2017.

(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) A mother and son follow along together as they sing a hymn during the early morning Christmas Eve mass on the fourth Sunday of Advent at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, Sunday, December 24, 2017.
Dozens of worshippers filled the pews at Cathedral of the Madeleine on Sunday for an early morning Christmas Eve Mass. The service, led by the Rev. Martin Diaz, was one of several such gatherings for Roman Catholics ahead of the holiday.
Times for other Christmas services, including one for Spanish speakers and one with carols, can be found at the church’s website.