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Rosary Sunday

Pentecost XX

The Exaltation of the Cross

This Week Monday, The Seven Sorrows We keep the beautiful feast of Mary’s Mystic death on Calvary, the source of her dignity as Mediatrix of Graces. Holy Mass is at 11:25 AM and 5 PM. Remember the Ember Days this week, and sanctify these days of penance by the joyful sacrifice of hearing an extra […]

Pentecost XVI

Labor Day turns our thoughts to St. Joseph, patron of all who are devoted to labor. Come to honor him at our festive holiday holy Mass, 9:00 AM. The twelfth Tuesday of St. Anthony begins with St. Stephen, Hungary’s King: 8:00 AM. Please note, as last week, there will be 5:00 PM distribution of Holy […]

St. Bartholomew, Ap.

August 24, 2008, St. Bartholomew the Apostle Commemoration and Last Gospel of Pentecost XV. You are welcome to a reception in honor of the Sisters of St. Thomas Aquinas after the 9 and 11:30 AM Masses. Sunday Vespers, Immaculate Heart of Mary Devotions and Benediction are at 4:45 PM This Week The Rosary will be […]

Pentecost XIV

THIS WEEK We continue the glorious Octave of the Assumption of the Mother of God, and her Novena. On Tuesday we salute her devout servant St. Anthony at 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on the feast of another of her son, St. John Eudes who established the first feast of Her Heart Great St. Bernard […]

St. Lawrence, Martyr

Pentecost XII

Pentecost XI

Ss. Peter and Paul, App

Additional sermon posted this week: “Trads, Why Can’t We All Just Get Along” – Fr. Cekada June 29, 2008, Ss. Peter & Paul Today is the Feast of Ss. Peter and Paul with a Commemoration and Last Gospel of Pentecost VII. Confessions are being heard before and or during all Masses. Festive early Vespers and […]

Pentecost V

Sunday, June 15, 2008 Today is the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost & Father’s Day. A happy Father’s Day to all our fathers! The Blessing of Expectant Mothers is available at the communion rail after all Masses. No Vespers and Benediction today. Congratulations to Our Grads! This morning we present high school diplomas to our two […]

Pentecost IV

Today, June 8, 2008 Today is the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Devotions and Benediction are at 5:45 PM. Friday, June 13th The second of our Fatima Rosary Processions follows Friday evening’s 5:45 Mass and Sacred Heart Devotions at the special time of 7:15 PM at Union Center and Floer Dr. Your participation is important! Retreat […]

Sunday Within the Octave of the Sacred Heart

Additional Sermon Posted Today: Vigil of Pentecost June 1, 2008 – SACRED HEART SUNDAY. Today is the Sunday within the Octave of the Sacred Heart, with a commemoration of St. Angela Merici. Vespers, Sacred Heart Devotions and Benediction are at 4:45 PM. The special second collection is taken up for the support of our Seminary. […]

Solemnity of Corpus Christi

May 25, 2008 – Solemnity of Corpus Christi Today is the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. The High Mass is of the feast with the Commemoration and Last Gospel of the Sunday. The Low Masses are of the Sunday within the Octave. Our annual outdoor procession of the Blessed Sacrament takes place this morning after the […]

Trinity Sunday

May 18, 2008 – Trinity Sunday Today is Trinity Sunday with the Commemoration and Last Gospel of Pentecost I. The Blessing of Expectant Mothers is available at the communion rail after all Masses. Today is the last day on which to fulfill your Easter Duty of a worthy Holy Communion. Those who neglect this duty […]

Sunday Within the Octave of the Ascension

Be sure to also listen to the Ascension Thursday Sermon: Meditation (Part I) May 4, 2008 – Sunday within the Octave of the Ascension and St. Monica Our monthly second collection is taken for our Seminary support. Bp. Sanborn and his seminarians and priests have moved in, but would appreciate your help for the many […]

Easter V

April 27, 2008 – Easter V Today is the Fifth Sunday after Easter. Confessions will be heard before or during all Masses for those who cannot come at regularly scheduled times. Early Vespers and Benediction are at 1:10 PM. This Week Today we begin a full week of prayer. Won’t you take a day or […]

Easter IV

April 20, 2008 – Easter IV Today is the Fourth Sunday after Easter. The Triduum to Our Lady of Consolation concludes after all Masses. The Blessing of Expectant Mothers is available at the communion rail after Mass. Early Vespers and Benediction are at 1:10 PM. † Alberta Courter A dear parishioner of our church, Alberta […]

The Solemnity of St. Joseph / Easter III

April 13, 2008 – The Solemnity of St. Joseph and Easter III. Today is the Solemnity of St. Joseph, with the commemoration and Last Gospel of the Third Sunday after Easter. Children’s confessions will be heard by Fr. Saavedra at 10:30 AM. Reparation and Protection Your assistance is urgently needed on Friday April 18th. On […]

Easter II

April 6, 2008 – Easter II. Today is the Second Sunday after Easter, also known as Good Shepherd Sunday. The monthly second collection benefits our seminary, which has just moved into its new building. The blessing of religious articles follows all Masses. Come back to Helfta Hall for a delicious spaghetti dinner – $5/adults; $3/children; […]

Low Sunday

New Sermons Posted Today Sixth Friday in Lent March 30, 2008 – Low Sunday. Today is Quasimodo Sunday, also known as Low Sunday and Sunday in Albis (White). First Vespers of the Feast of the Annunciation and Benediction at 1:10 PM. Monday: March 31st – The transferred Feast of the Annunciation. High Mass at 11:25 […]

Lent V, Passion Sunday

Lent IV, Laetare Sunday

March 2, 2008 – Lent IV – Laetare Today is Rose or Laetare Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Lent. The Rose vestments, flowers and organ are emblematic of joy at the closeness of Easter. Fr. Cekada and Fr. Saavedra will hear confessions today before and during the morning Masses. This Sunday is also the First […]

Lent II

February 17, 2008 – Lent II- The Flight into Egypt The Blessing of Expectant Mothers follows all Masses. Early Lenten Vespers and Benediction are at 1:10 PM. Children’s Day of Recollection This year our Children’s Day of Recollection will take place this Wednesday, February 20th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for both Grade School […]

Quinquagesima

February 3, 2008 – Quinquagesima – Holy Face Sunday – St Blaise, BpM Today is the First Sunday of the Month. Our Special Second Collection is for Our Seminary. The Blessing of Religious Articles follows all Masses. Our annual Triduum in Honor of the Holy Face begins today and will conclude on Tuesday, the Feast […]

Octave Day of the Epiphany

January 13, 2008 – Octave Day of the Epiphany Catechism classes are at 10:35 AM. Early Epiphany Octave Vespers and Benediction are at 1:10 PM. Friday Night Novenas • The Chair of Unity Octave – begins this Friday at both Masses. An Indulgence of 300 days during the octave of prayers for the unity of […]