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From the Friars: The Sacrament of Mercy

From the Friars: The Sacrament of Mercy G. K. Chesterton was asked by some of his friends why he became a Catholic. His reply was, “to get my sins forgiven.” The first thing Jesus did when He appeared to His apostles on the day of His Resurrection was to give them the power to forgive…

Schedule for the Mercy Sunday, April 16, 2023

Schedule for Mercy Sunday, April 16, 2023 1:30pm – Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (Confessions Available) – Singing of the Divine Mercy Chaplet in Spanish 2:00pm – Rosary in Spanish (Glorious Mysteries) 2:30pm – Silence 2:45pm – Song, Brief Reflection 3:00pm – Singing of the Chaplet in English 3:30pm – Silence 3:45pm – Rosary in…

Feast of St Rita of Cascia

The St. Rita Sodality will come together to remember their members who have gone to their eternal rest, on Saturday, May 20th at 9:00am Mass for the Deceased Members. All new members will be inducted and welcome into the St. Rita Sodality on Sunday, May 21st at 10:00am Mass; Feast Day of St. Rita of…

Faithful Departed – March Funerals 2023

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon Gendolson Cascio Jonelfry Gutierrez. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Mass Intentions – April 8th to April 16th, 2023

Mass Intentions Saturday, April 8 Holy Name Society; Daniel Pierro; Moreno-Perez Deceased Families; Sebastian Cultrera, Birthday Remembrance & Deceased Cultrera Family; Crescimano & Napolitano Families; Campbell & Pickles Families; Joanna Lerner, 2nd Anniversary; Michael Bruno, Easter Remembrance Sunday, April 9 10:00am Bronislava Dowgiert; Dávila-López Deceased Family Nicholas & Maria Rizzo, Anniversary; Eugene & Margaret Wawszkiewicz;…

From the Friars: Life is in the Blood

From the Friars: Life is in the Blood The Lord is truly risen. Alleluia! The Easter Vigil is the most solemn and important Liturgy of the year. It is full of striking sensible signs of the invisible works of Almighty God. Darkness and light, fire and water, and the sounds of bells and triumphant alleluias…

Group Meetings

Shrine groups will not have their usual meetings during the Triduum, i.e. Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.

Blessing of the Food

The Polish community will have their traditional blessing of the food on Holy Saturday at 4:00pm in the upper church. All are welcome!

Spend Time With Jesus During Holy Week!

The Church will be open from 8:00am through 8:00pm from Palm Sunday through Holy Saturday. Come and accompany Jesus as we remember the last days of His life on this earth. Experience the power of praying the Holy Rosary in the presence of Our Lord in the tabernacle. “Could you not watch one hour with…

Tenebrae Service

Tenebrae comes from the Latin word meaning “darkness” or “shadows“. It was originally a special celebration of matins and lauds during the Easter Triduum. Now the ceremony is usually done on Wednesday Evening of Holy Week and consists of readings, hymns and silent reflection as candles are successively extinguished, signifying the hour of darkness of…