Lent

Prayer

Ash Wednesday:  Wednesday, February 14th. This is one of the most popular holy days in the liturgical year. The ashes used come from the burning of the palms from the previous year. Our students pray for you a couple of days before Ash Wednesday in a Burning Palms Prayer Service.

Join us for Mass at 7:00 am and 7:00 pm

Stations of the Cross: This Catholic devotion commemorates the last day of Jesus leading up to his crucifixion.  

We go through this journey every Friday at 5:00 pm. followed by Soup and Supper.

(Good Friday Stations of the Cross is at 3:00 pm).

It takes less than an hour. 

We go through this journey every Friday at 5:00 pm. followed by Soup and Supper.

Adult Education during Lent: We usually have talks for Adults on the Wednesdays of Lent at 7pm in the church. We also broadcast them on YouTube and Facebook. Please look at the bulletin for updated information or click on the "talks" tab on the website.  

Weekday Mass: Have you ever been to a weekday Mass? This Mass is generally brief, contemplative and beautiful. There are no assigned seats, so don't be bashful.

Masses are Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 am.

Chrism Mass: During this Mass at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, Bishop Daly blesses the Holy Oils used for the upcoming year. This special Mass is March 20th (date to be confirmed) at 5:15 pm. It lasts about an hour and includes all the priests of the diocese. All are welcome to witness this impressive ritual.


Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper: Thursday, March 28th, 7:00 pm. On this important day in Jesus' life, we commemorate the first Mass and honor the institution of priesthood. Fr. Miguel will wash the feet of twelve parishioners to remember Christ's washing the feet of the twelve apostles.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Holy Thursday, March 28th, following Mass until 11:00 pm in the office building. This is a good time to grow spiritually and stay connected to the celebration of the Eucharist. 

Good Friday Service: Friday, March 29th, 7:00 pm. This day centers on the veneration of the Cross. No Masses are held, but you can receive the Eucharist, which was consecrated the night before on Holy Thursday. 

Easter Vigil: Saturday, March 30th, 8:00 pm. We joyfully celebrate our catechumens and candidates into full initiation into the Catholic Church. Mass begins with a bonfire, then we process by candlelight into the church. It's a very special and beautiful Mass.

Easter Sunday: Sunday, March 31st, Masses 8:00 am and 10:30 am. We celebrate the resurrection of the Lord, the end of Holy Week and the beginning of the Easter Season.