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 […]
November 18th, 2007 – Dedication of Basilicas of Ss Peter & Paul – Pentecost XXV Today’s Mass is that of November 18, with the commemoration and Last Gospel of Epiphany VI, and the third collect of the Octave of St. Gertrude. We welcome today Father Marcus Ramolla. Father is offering the 9:00 AM Solemn High […]
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 […]
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 […]
October 28, 2007 – The Feast of Christ the King – Pentecost XXII Today is the great feast of the Kingship of Our Lord Jesus Christ with the commemoration and Last Gospel of Pentecost XXII. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed after the 11:30 AM Mass. Please stay a while after Mass or return sometime […]
October 21, 2007 – Pentecost XXI – Mission Sunday – St. Hilarion, Ab – Ss Ursula & Comp, VvMm Third Sunday of the Month – Confession Sunday – Confessions will be heard before and/or during all Masses. Childrens’ Confessions are scheduled for 10:30 AM. Servers Needed A serving volunteer or two is needed to serve […]
October 14, 2007 – Pentecost XX – St. Callistus I, PM Second Sunday of the Month – Catechism classes resume today at 10:30 AM. The Fall bake sale to support our school will be held today in the social hall. Be sure to stop by and tickle your taste buds with delectable treats baked by […]
October 7, 2007 The Most Holy Rosary – Pentecost XIX – St. Mark, PC & Comp, Mm First Sunday of the Month –The Blessing of Religious Articles Follows the Low Masses at the Communion Rail. The second collection is for our Seminary and Mission Support. Vespers and Benediction with October Devotions at 4:30 PM. Someone […]
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 […]
September 23, 2007 -Pentecost XVII St. Linus, PM – St. Thecla, VM Fourth Sunday of the Month Childrens’ confessions will be heard at 10:30 AM. Help! We’re needing some assistance in the sacristy and church work, particularly some good souls to iron albs and altar linens – even an hour or two once a month […]