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Advent IV

December 23, 2007 – Advent IV Today is the Fourth Sunday in Advent. Christmas Confessions will be heard before and during the morning Masses. Our special Adult Christmas Collection will take place during all Masses. The last of our Advent Vespers are sung at 1:15 PM with Benediction. Today is our ST. GERTRUDE THE GREAT […]

Advent II

ADVENT II – DECEMBER 9, 2007 Advent II – Within the Octave Today is the Second Sunday in Advent. The Legion of Decency Pledge will take place at all Masses. Early Advent Vespers are sung at 1:10 PM with Benediction. Alter Christus Many thanks to those who contributed to the “little church” last Sunday. The […]

Advent Sunday

December 2, 2007 – Advent I – St Bibiana, VM Today is Advent Sunday, the beginning of a new liturgical year and the opening of the holy season of penance and preparation for our Lord’s Birth. The Lighting of the Advent Wreath is at 7:20 AM and the Advent Procession and Blessing of the Advent […]

Pentecost XXIV

November 11th, 2007 – Pentecost XXIV – Veterans Day – St. Martin of Tours, BpC – St. Mennas, M – Patronage of Our Lady Catechism classes resume today at 10:30 AM. It is the Feast of the Patronage of Our Lady, and the opening of our annual devotion of the 12 Sundays of Our Mother […]

Pentecost XXIII

November 4th, 2007 – Pentecost XXIII – St. Charles Borromeo, BpC – Ss Vitalis & Agricola, Mm – Our Lady of Suffrage Today is the first Sunday of the month. The Blessing of Religious Articles follows all the Masses. The special second collection is for our seminary. Catechism classes are cancelled today due to the All […]

Pentecost XVIII

September 30, 2007 Angel Sunday-Pentecost XVIII St. Jerome, CD Confessions will be heard before and during all Morning Masses The Blessing of Children and the dedication to their Guardian Angel takes place today after all Masses. Fifth Sunday of the Month. Vespers and Benediction at 1:10 PM. October Devotions The October Devotions (Rosary, Litany and […]

Pentecost XIII

August 26, 2007 -Pentecost XIII- St. Zephyrinus, PM Today Today is the Fourth Sunday of the Month. Confessions will be heard before and during all Masses. Catechism Registration Attention All Parents: It’s that time of year! Good bye summer and hello Catechism registration. Registration dates are Today and Sunday, September 2nd in Helfta Hall following […]

Sunday in the Octave of Sacred Heart

June 17, 2007 – Sacred Heart Sunday – Pentecost III Happy Father’s Day! All our fathers, living and deceased will be remembered at the High Mass today. The Blessing of Expectant Mothers is available following all Masses. Vespers and Benediction are at 4:45 PM. Today is Sunday Within the Octave of the Sacred Heart, with […]

Whitsunday

May 27, 2007 – Whitsunday Today is Pentecost Sunday, after Easter the greatest feast of the year, for it marks the completion of the liturgical cycle with the Descent of the Holy Ghost. The Veni Creator is sung prior to the High Mass. Extra Confessions will be heard this morning. Jog-A-Thon Awards will be given […]

Sunday in the Octave of Ascension

May 20, 2007 – Sunday Within the Octave of the Ascension with the commemoration of St Bernardine of Siena, C Today is the Third Sunday of the Month. The Blessing of Expectant Mothers follows all Masses. The St. Francis De Sales Scribes meet this morning at 10:45 AM. Vespers, Benediction and May Devotions are at […]

Easter V

May 13, 2007 – Easter V – Rogation Sunday – St Robert Bellarmine, BpCD – Mother’s Day Happy Mother’s Day! This Sunday our Mothers are remembered at all the Masses, but especially at the High Mass offered for those whose names are on our altar. The Procession and May Crowning takes place after the High Mass. […]

Easter IV

May 6, 2007 – Easter IV – Commemoration and Last Gospel of St. John Before the Latin Gate Today is the First Sunday of the Month. The Blessing of Religious Articles follows all Masses. The Special Monthly Second Collection is for Our Seminary. Alter Christus The “little church” is in the vestibule this morning. the […]

Low Sunday

¶April 15, 2007 – Low Sunday. Today is Quasimodo Sunday, also known as Low Sunday and Sunday in Albis (White). The Blessing of Religious Articles follows all Masses. ¶The Paschal Sacraments First Holy Communion testing, with a spiritual talk and examination of conscience, and First Confessions are scheduled for this Saturday, April 21st, beginning at […]

Palm Sunday

¶April 1, 2007 – Palm Sunday. Today is Palm Sunday. Please feel free to take extra palm home for family and friends. Vespers and Benediction are at 4:45 PM. ¶Tenebrae Tenebrae, Latin for “darkness” is a special Holy Week liturgy featuring passiontide music spanning medieval chant and Renaissance polyphony including Gregorio Allegri’s sublime setting of […]

Quinquagesima

February 18, 2007 – Quinquagesima – Holy Face Sunday – St Bernadette, V Today is Quinquagesima Sunday (which means fifty—the approximate number of days until Easter.) Our annual Triduum in Honor of the Holy Face begins today and will conclude on Tuesday, the Feast of the Holy Face. The Blessing of Expectant Mothers follows all […]

Last Sunday after Pentecost

November 26, 2006 – Last Sunday after Pentecost – St. Sylvester, Ab Today is the Fourth Sunday of the Month. Confessions will be heard before and during all Masses. The Blessing of Expectant Mothers follows all Masses. Exposition, Rosary and Benediction are at 5:00 PM this evening. Someone please attend. Alter Christus Six Masses were […]

Pentecost VIII

A Bouquet of Feasts Again this week we have an opportunity to celebrate several beautiful feasts as we begin the month of August, dedicated to the Immaculate Hear of Mary. We open the week on Monday, July 31st, with the Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. Tuesday is the feast […]

Pentecost VII

July 23, 2006 – Pentecost VII Confessions will be heard before and during all Masses. The blessing of expectant mothers is available after all Masses. Summer Day Camp Tuesday we begin the first of our four-day Summer Day Camp, with 9:00 AM High Mass to celebrate the feast of the Great St. James, the Moor […]

Pentecost XIX

The Mass today is Pentecost XIX, with the commemorations to implore the intercession of All Saints, and the Angels. The Blessing of Children and the dedication to their Guardian Angel takes place today after all Masses. Confessions will be heard all Masses and during Low Masses. Vespers and Benediction are at 4:45 PM. North American […]