Lenten Schedule

DEEPEN YOUR FAITH

Ash Wednesday - Feb. 14th -  We will begin our Lenten Journey together with Mass and distribution of ashes at 8:30am and 6:30pm; at Noon and 4:00pm there will be a Liturgy of the Word with distribution of ashes. 

Confessions - The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered on Saturdays from 3:15-3:45pm, Wednesdays during Lent at 5:00pm, or by appointment.

Weekday Masses - 8:30am  Mass will be celebrated on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.

Pray the Rosary - Mondays after 8:30am Mass. Please join together to pray the Rosary. Come join us as we offer our prayers for the needs of others throughout the world, our nation and within our own community.

Stations of the Cross - Friday evenings at 6:30pm - Every Friday evening during Lent (beginning Friday Feb. 24th) we will conduct the Stations of the Cross. On March 1st the Stations will be geared toward Children with our 5th Graders actively participating that evening. On Mar. 22nd our High School students will perform our Living Stations of the Cross (7:00pm). This moving devotion is not to be missed! Everyone is welcome to attend any/all of these Stations.

Faith Sharing Group - Wednesdays during Lent - 11:00am Join Deacon Pat with "Lenting Longings," a small group faith-sharing process that will guide parishioners through the experience of Lent.

Eucharistic Wednesdays - 5:00-6:30pm in the church. A devotional ceremony, with priest/deacon blessing the congregation with the Eucharist at the end of a period of adoration. Confessions available at 5:00pm during adoration; benediction at 6:30pm.

Holy Day of Adoration - 1st Wednesday (Mar. 6th) from 9:00am to 7:00pm  A day of devotion starting immediately after the 8:30am Mass, and ending at 6:30pm with a priest/deacon praying the benediction and blessing the congregation with the Blessed Sacrament.

AT OUR PARISH

Fish Dinners - Most Fridays during Lent (Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 1, 8 & 22) Dine in or take out - see bulletin and website for more info or to order in advance. Help is always welcome on the evenings of the dinners.

St. Monica's Circle - Tuesday March 5th - 6:30pm in the Gathering Room Join us in prayer and discussion as we pray for loved ones to return to the Catholic faith. Everyone is welcome.

Catholic Women's Council - Thursday March 14th - 6:30pm in the Gathering Room All women of the parish are invited to attend.

St. Patrick's Day Dinner - Saturday March 16th - 5:00pm See the bulletin or website for more info or to reserve your tickets. Enjoy a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner and lively Irish dancing!

Rice Bowls - available in the church for Catholic Relief Services to help feed those in need. Please return donations by Palm Sunday.

Partners in Charity - Please consider partnering with the Diocese in the Annual Appeal to raise support for the agencies throughout the Diocese who help those in need year after year. Watch the bulletin & website for more information.


AROUND OUR DIOCESE

Healing Mass with Anointing of the Sick - Sunday March 3rd - 2:00pm at St. James in Grafton - All are invited to this special Mass, especially anyone who is need of physical, mental or spiritual healing.

Penance Service - Monday March 4th - 7:00pm at St. Brigid in Millbury - Join Fr. Pagan and priests from our Deanery for a Penance Service, with multiple priests available to hear confessions. Watch the bulletin for more details.

ALPHA - Adult Evangelization - Tuesdays 6:30pm at St. Peter's in Northbridge - Everyone is invited to this series of interactive sessions to help freely explore the basics of our Christian faith. To sign up call 508-234-6355 or email [email protected]


HOLY WEEK

Palm Sunday - March 23 & 24  As we prepare for the coming HOLY WEEK, we celebrate our Palm Sunday Masses following our usual weekend Mass schedule.

Weekday Mass - 8:30am on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Morning Prayer - 8:30am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Holy Thursday - Thursday March 28th
Morning Prayer - 8:30am 
Mass of the Lord's Supper - 7:00pm (Facebook)
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - following Mass and continuing to Midnight, ending with Night Prayer

Good Friday - Friday March 29th
Morning Prayer - 8:30am
Stations of the Cross at the Cemetery - 10:00am (weather permitting). All children and adults are welcome to this hands on experience, sure to be a learning experience for all involved.
Liturgy of the Lord's Passion - 7:00pm  (Facebook)

Holy Saturday - Saturday March 30th
Morning Prayer - 8:30am
Blessing of Easter Food Baskets - 9:00am in the Church  A special blessing, following a Polish tradition.
Easter Vigil Mass - 7:30pm (Facebook)
The celebration of the Easter Vigil includes the blessing of the new fire and the lighting of the Paschal Candle, Liturgy of the Word focusing on salvation history, renewal of Baptismal Vows, and the Eucharist. NOTE THAT THERE IS NO 4:00PM MASS THIS DAY.

Easter Sunday - Sunday March 31st
Easter Sunday Masses celebrating the Resurrection of the Lord - 7:00am and 10:15am Join us for our Easter Egg Hunts following the 10:15am Mass

Divine Mercy Sunday - Sunday April 7th (Second Sunday of Easter)
Holy Hour from 2:00 to 3:00pm and solemn prayer of the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00pm