Laetare Sunday, Rose Vestments and You!

Each year on Laetare Sunday we rejoice as we begin the fourth week of Lent. But why is Laetare Sunday so different from the other Sundays of Lent? And why on earth do the clergy wear pinkish–officially “rose”–vestments? This article answers your questions: pillarcatholic.com. Also, don’t forget to read last month’s full length interview with retiring Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, who …

Friday Evening

Stations of the Cross will be in Columbus Hall (317 Vermont Ave.) this evening, at 6 pm in English and 7 pm in Spanish. The usual Lenten meal will be in the Social Hall (325 Vermont Ave.), with easy access through the school. Come join us! The funeral Mass for Marla Lenihan will be in the church (325 Vermont Ave.) …

Pastor’s Update

Dear Friends in Christ, I thank Dave Duhamel for organizing our Lenten mission: “Conviction, Contrition, Conversion”.  Sr. Scholastica, OP, will lead us in exploring how the intellect, emotions and will help us enter into Lent.  See details and sign-up on our parish website. The teaching staff in our school is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and many of …

Ash Wednesday

Blessing and Imposition of Ashes (by sprinkling, rather than tracing) will take place during the following celebrations of Mass: 6:30 am 8 am 12:10 pm 6 pm 7 pm (Spanish) Seating and capacity restrictions remain in place inside the church. Masking and social distancing are required. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, please remain at home and follow official recovery …

40 Days to 40 Friends

Dear Friends in Christ, As we make our final preparations for the Lenten journey that leads us to Easter, I invite you to make this year’s journey one that will strengthen our parish by building friendships. There are parishioners you know well, parishioners you’d like to know better, and parishioners you don’t yet know at all. Our Lenten journey together …

Lenten Liturgical and Devotional Schedule

Ash Wednesday Mass with Blessing and Imposition of Ashes: Wednesday, March 6th at 6:30 am, 8 am and 6 pm; in Spanish at 7 pm. There will also be a Blessing and Imposition of Ashes at 12:10 pm. Fasting and abstinence: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Abstinence: Lenten Fridays. Fasting: Holy Saturday. Our parish makes the Way of the Cross …

Communal Celebration of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation

Our parish gathers together on Tuesday, February 20th at 7 pm in the church to celebrate the divine mercy of Christ in the Sacrament of Penance. Saint Mary’s priests along with several visiting priests will attend to hear confessions and impart the healing sacrament. Our parish Catholic Youth Organization will lead the celebration.

The Way of the Cross

Our parish makes the Way of the Cross together on Lenten Fridays at 6 pm in the church. You are welcome to join us: Friday, Feb.16th, led by Catholic Youth Organization. Friday, Feb. 23rd, led by Christian Initiation Group. Friday, March 2nd, led by Society of Saint Vincent dePaul conference. Friday, March 9th, led by Saint Mary School. Friday, March …

Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule

Ash Wednesday Mass: February 14th at 6:30 am, 8 am, 12:10 pm, and 6 pm; in Spanish at 7 pm. Stations of the Cross: Lenten Fridays @ 6 pm. Fasting and abstinence: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Abstinence: Fridays. Fasting: Holy Saturday.

Thursday Evenings of Lent

A private Low Mass in the Extraordinary Form is offered on Lenten Thursdays at Six o’Clock P.M. in Saint Mary Chapel, as follows: February 15th: Thursday after Ash Wednesday; February 22nd: Chair of Saint Peter (2nd class); March 1st: Feria of Lent; March 8th: Feria of Lent; March 15th: Feria of Lent; March 22nd: Thursday of Passion Week. –Finis– This …

Lenten Retreat

Join the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy for an inspiring event at Knoxville Catholic High School in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Mercy & Mary Retreat, features bestselling author and speaker Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC. This is a Friday evening and a full Saturday day event in partnership with the Diocese of Knoxville. Join us in a full immersion of Divine Mercy …

Stations of the Cross

Come, make the Way of the Cross with us! Invite a friend! Fridays of Lent at 6 pm in the church. A simple meal will follow in the cafeteria: 2/12 soup and grilled cheese, 2/19 pirogi, 2/26 lasagna, 3/4 meatless spaghetti, 3/11 fish chowder, 3/18 macaroni and cheese.