Thanksgiving Day Mass

There will be only one Mass on Thanksgiving Day, at 9 am in the church. The usual Thursday evening Mass in the Extraordinary Form will not take place that day. “PRAYER FOR THE NATION” by Archbishop John Carroll, S.J. of Baltimore, America’s first bishop: We pray, Thee O Almighty and Eternal God! Who through Jesus Christ hast revealed Thy glory …

All Saints and All Souls

Mass schedule for the Solemnity of All Saints: October 31st at 6 pm; November 1st at 6:30 am, 8 am, 12:10 pm, and in Spanish at 7 pm. Mass schedule for all the poor souls in purgatory: November 2nd at 9 am (in Spanish) and at 10:30 am. Through Christ we on earth remain in communion both with the saints …

Blessing of Animals

In celebration of the Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi, Deacon, Penitent and Religious Founder, our parish clergy will administer the Blessing of Animals in the Marian Courtyard (between the church and the school) at 7 am and at 6 pm on Friday, October 4th. Some prayers composed by Saint Francis of Assisi follow: PRAYER BEFORE A CRUCIFIX Most High, …

There’s a Time for You!

This month, our perpetual exposition focus-day is Tuesday. Hours with two vacancies on Tuesdays are: 2 am and noon. Hours with one vacancy on Tuesdays are: 1 am, 3 am, 4 am, 5 am, 6 am, 7 am, 8 am 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm 7 pm and 11 pm. Perpetual exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is …

NEW MASS SCHEDULE!

Sunday Vigil at 5:30 pm Saturdays; Sunday at 8 am, 10:30 am, 2 pm (Spanish) and 6 pm (coordinated by Young Adult Group). Monday through Friday at 6:30 am. Monday through Saturday at 8 am. Tuesday evening (Spanish; check bulletin for time and location). Wednesday at 6 pm. Thursday evening (Extraordinary Form; call office for details).

Message from Father Shelton: Sunday Mass Schedule Change

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Please allow me to update you on our ongoing consideration of modifying our Sunday Mass schedule. First, let’s review the progress up to this point. During our parish Open Forums held in October and November of 2015, several parishioners discussed the desirability of converting the three English Masses on Sundays into two Masses, especially …

Happy Wedding Anniversary!

The members of Saint Mary Parish wish Maureen and Ken Fricke a happy 25th wedding anniversary, and Rodolfo López y Teresa Ruiz a happy 30th wedding anniversary! At Saint Mary’s, on the Sunday nearest a couple’s wedding anniversary, we celebrate the “Rite of Blessing on the Anniversary of Marriage” during Mass, which allows us all to share in the joy …

Liturgical Schedule for the Sacred Paschal Triduum

(Note: Mass schedule during Holy Week follows the usual Mass schedule.  Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and concludes Thursday afternoon.)   The high point of the Catholic liturgical year is the Sacred Passover Triduum, which lasts from Thursday evening to the Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday evening. Though spread out over several days, the Triduum is counted as one, …