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 […]

May 11, 2008 – Pentecost Sunday Today is the great feast of Pentecost, the Descent of the Holy Ghost. This year it is also Mother’s Day. The High Mass is offered for our mothers whose names are on the altar. Festive Organ Whitsunday Vespers are anticipated, for your convenience at 1:10 PM and are followed […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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; […]

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 […]

New Sermons Posted Today First Friday in Lent Second Friday in Lent Fourth Friday in Lent Maundy Thursday Good Friday Holy Saturday Easter Sunday March 23, 2008 – Easter Sunday. A very blessed Easter to each of you, dear faithful, friends, family and visitors. You are all remembered in a special way in our Masses […]

March 16, 2008 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 Psalm […]

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 […]

February 24, 2008 – Lent III Today is Confession Sunday. Confessions will be heard before and during all Masses. Children’s Confessions at 10:30 AM. First Vespers of St. Matthias and Benediction are at 1:10 PM. Alter Christus Thank you for your donation of $200.00 for the Alter Christus Confraternity in February for Masses to help […]

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 […]

February 10, 2008 – Lent I- St. Scholastica, V Today we have the Blessing of the Sick followed by the Blessing of Religious Articles after all Masses. Early Lenten Vespers and Benediction are at 1:10 PM. A Triduum to mark the 150th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady at Lourdes will be said after […]

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 […]

January 27, 2008 – Sexagesima – St John Chrysostom, BpCD Catechism classes are at 10:35 AM. Christmas Hymns with Hands & Voice: Two Offerings from Our Sunday School Kindergarten Class will be held in Helfta Hall at 11:10 AM Vespers and Benediction are at 1:10 PM. Tuesday: Feast of St. Francis De Sales Tuesday is […]

January 20, 2008 – Septuagesima – Ss Fabian, P & Sebastian, Mm – Chair of Unity Octave III Today is Septuagesima Sunday, the opening of our Pre-Lent season, during which we pray and plan for a good Lent. Confessions will be heard before and during all Masses. The Blessing of Expectant Mothers follows all Masses. […]

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 […]

January 6, 2008 – Feast of the Epiphany Our Special Second Collection is for Our Seminary. The Blessing of Religious Articles follows all Masses. Catechism classes resume at 10:35 AM. In preparation for this afternoon’s party, Helfta Hall is closed this morning. Thank you for your understanding. The Forty Hours’ Devotion honors the time Our […]

SUNDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS – DECEMBER 30, 2007 December 30, 2007 – Within the Octave of Christmas. Vespers and Benediction are sung at 4:45 PM with Benediction. FORTY HOURS: JANUARY 4 – 6TH Again this year we will solemnize the beautiful and ancient feast of Epiphany as we keep Forty Hours on the […]

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 […]

December 16, 2007 – Advent III – Gaudete Today is the Third Sunday in Advent. Christmas Confessions will be heard before and during all Masses. Children’s Confessions are at 10:30 AM. Our special Children’s Christmas Collection for: Fr. Leslie’s African Mission will take place in church and in the Catechism classrooms. The Blessing of Expectant […]

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 […]

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 […]

November 25th, 2007 – 26th and Last Sunday After Pentecost Today is the last Sunday after Pentecost with the commemoration of St. Catherine of Alexandria, patroness of philosophers, schoolgirls, spinsters and students; invoked against diseases of the tongue. Confessions are heard before and/or during all Masses today. Vespers and Benediction are at 4:45 PM. The […]