Ash Wednesday
March 5, 2025
Mass Times: 9:30 am & 7:00 p.m.
March 5, 2025
Mass Times: 9:30 am & 7:00 p.m.
Stations of the Cross
Fridays @ 7:00 pm
March 7th to April 11th
Fridays @ 7:00 pm
March 7th to April 11th
Lenten Evening of Reconciliation
Thursday, April 10th @ 7:00 pm
Thursday, April 10th @ 7:00 pm
Please note: There are no confessions heard during Holy Week.
Passion (Palm) Sunday
Celebrating Christ's Passion
April 12/13, 2025
Saturday - 5:00 pm
Sunday - 9 am & 11 am
A Sense of Lent
The word Lent means springtime. This word comes from the same root as lengthen. Daytime lengthens during Lent. The Northern Hemisphere turns toward the sun, the source of life, and winter turns into spring. In Hebrew, the word for repentance is the same as the word that means to turn, like the turning of the earth to the sun, like the turning of the soil before planting.
“Even now, says the Lord, turn to me.” (Joel 2:12) The word sin means separation. We are called to turn from our separate selves, from our sin, to come together in community. Self-denial is the way we express our repentance. In the lengthening brightness from Ash Wednesday until Holy Thursday afternoon, our holy Lent, we turn to God as our source of life.
Self-denial is threefold, advises Matthew’s gospel. We pray: “Go to your room, close your door, and pray to your Father in private.” We fast: “No one must see you are fasting but your Father.” We give alms: “Keep your deeds of mercy secret, and your Father who sees in secret will repay you.” Through the Lenten exercise of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, we spring-clean our lives, sharpen our senses, put tomorrow in its place and treasure the day at hand.
Why are there forty days in Lent? It took forty days for sinfulness to drown in the flood before a new creation could inherit the earth. It took forty years for the generation of slaves to die before the freeborn could enter the promised land. For forty days Moses and Elijah and Jesus fasted and prayed to prepare themselves for a life’s work.
We keep Lent together. We put aside our business-as-usual to support each other in prayer, fasting and almsgiving. We turn to God to enlighten us and purify us throughout the lengthening brightness of our holy season of Lent.
“For now is the acceptable time! Now is the day of salvation!”
Copyright © 1997, Archdiocese of Chicago. Liturgy Training Publications, 1800 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago IL 60622-1101; 1800-933-1800. Text by Peter Mazar. Art by Rita Corbin.
Celebrating Christ's Passion
April 12/13, 2025
Saturday - 5:00 pm
Sunday - 9 am & 11 am
A Sense of Lent
The word Lent means springtime. This word comes from the same root as lengthen. Daytime lengthens during Lent. The Northern Hemisphere turns toward the sun, the source of life, and winter turns into spring. In Hebrew, the word for repentance is the same as the word that means to turn, like the turning of the earth to the sun, like the turning of the soil before planting.
“Even now, says the Lord, turn to me.” (Joel 2:12) The word sin means separation. We are called to turn from our separate selves, from our sin, to come together in community. Self-denial is the way we express our repentance. In the lengthening brightness from Ash Wednesday until Holy Thursday afternoon, our holy Lent, we turn to God as our source of life.
Self-denial is threefold, advises Matthew’s gospel. We pray: “Go to your room, close your door, and pray to your Father in private.” We fast: “No one must see you are fasting but your Father.” We give alms: “Keep your deeds of mercy secret, and your Father who sees in secret will repay you.” Through the Lenten exercise of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, we spring-clean our lives, sharpen our senses, put tomorrow in its place and treasure the day at hand.
Why are there forty days in Lent? It took forty days for sinfulness to drown in the flood before a new creation could inherit the earth. It took forty years for the generation of slaves to die before the freeborn could enter the promised land. For forty days Moses and Elijah and Jesus fasted and prayed to prepare themselves for a life’s work.
We keep Lent together. We put aside our business-as-usual to support each other in prayer, fasting and almsgiving. We turn to God to enlighten us and purify us throughout the lengthening brightness of our holy season of Lent.
“For now is the acceptable time! Now is the day of salvation!”
Copyright © 1997, Archdiocese of Chicago. Liturgy Training Publications, 1800 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago IL 60622-1101; 1800-933-1800. Text by Peter Mazar. Art by Rita Corbin.
Holy Week Resource for Teens The Office of Youth Ministry will be publishing, Walking the Way a Holy Week Journal for Teens. This resource has been developed for youth aged 13-16 in mind. The journal bridges the Gospel readings for each day of Holy Week to practical ways young people can live out the message. The journal also has reflections from Pope Francis’ letter, Chistus Vivit for young people to consider. The Holy Week Journal can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/yyxvxwyj
Flower donations
Flower donations have been made in honour of:
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Dec. Memb. Osti Family
Dec. Memb. Masiero Family Goldith Vestal Judy Morgan Mary Ryan John Ryan Dec. Memb. Oskiewicz Family Dec. Memb. Markiewicz Family Jane & John Bonnici Danilo Abad Jose Marquez Jr. Libero Marchesich Jim, Charlie & Winnie Ethel Webster Simeon Mutakyawa Dec. Memb. Christie Family Cathy Apa José Barbosa Mr. & Mrs. DiTeodoro S.A. Adetunji Keelin Carey Dec. Memb. Varghese Family Gemelina Dy Flora Marie Ann Jn Jacques C.S. Bala Danilo Directo Luiza & Jorge Cabral Ralph Bolt Stan & Maria Ugovsek The D'Vaz Family |
Arnold Ballena
George Pinto Paul Anthony Cezair Rogerio Carvalho Maria do Carmo Carvalho Antonio & Roquesa Magbanua Aida & Rimer Cabasag Stephen Grace Kirya Dunston Alberta & Gonzalo Moreno Lito Valencia Benigno Lagman Romulo & Privada Gamba Plata Emilia & Tomasz Lynelle P. Quiroga Norman Pamfilo Pasqua Mr. & Mrs. Makowka Jack Fitzmaurice Renée Carlin Don Carlin The Richard Family Doanh Jacob Bach Jean D'Abreu Eugenio Almonte Dec. Memb. Chestney Family Dec. Memb. McMullan Family Dec. Memb. Maule Family Mike Kacur |
FR. JOHN'S EASTER MESSAGE
On the greatest day of the year, Easter Sunday, Christians in every Catholic church in the world are challenged to renew their baptismal promises. Renewing our baptismal promises applies the reality of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection to our personal lives now. The six proclamations of "I do" — our response to the six questions of the baptismal promises — express the greatest commitment a human being can make. All the hosts of heaven, all the saints in heaven, and many saints on earth will witness the renewal of our baptismal promises.
Dedicating our lives to God is our ultimate commitment, by which we make the resurrection of Jesus not only a past event but a present, life-changing, world-transforming reality.
Come journey with us and with the Lord during the special events of Holy Week. Beginning with Palm Sunday, then the three days of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. All will profoundly touch your heart as the Church remembers and celebrates the victory Christ won for it by laying down his life and taking it up again.
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Rev. John Van Hees
Dedicating our lives to God is our ultimate commitment, by which we make the resurrection of Jesus not only a past event but a present, life-changing, world-transforming reality.
Come journey with us and with the Lord during the special events of Holy Week. Beginning with Palm Sunday, then the three days of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. All will profoundly touch your heart as the Church remembers and celebrates the victory Christ won for it by laying down his life and taking it up again.
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Rev. John Van Hees
The Triduum
Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Celebrating our Lord's Giving of the Eucharist
April 17, 2025 - 8:00 pm
(Eucharistic Adoration until 10:00 pm)
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Good Friday
Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
Remembering the Sacrifice our Lord made for all Humanity
April 18, 2025 - 11:00 am & 3:00 pm
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Holy Saturday
Blessing of the Easter Foods
April 19, 2025 - 10:00 am
&
Easter Vigil
April 19, 2025 - 8:00 pm
Service of Light, Baptism and Reception of
New Catholics, Renewal of Baptismal Promises
Celebrating Christ's Rising and the Easter Sacraments
Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Celebrating our Lord's Giving of the Eucharist
April 17, 2025 - 8:00 pm
(Eucharistic Adoration until 10:00 pm)
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Good Friday
Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
Remembering the Sacrifice our Lord made for all Humanity
April 18, 2025 - 11:00 am & 3:00 pm
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Holy Saturday
Blessing of the Easter Foods
April 19, 2025 - 10:00 am
&
Easter Vigil
April 19, 2025 - 8:00 pm
Service of Light, Baptism and Reception of
New Catholics, Renewal of Baptismal Promises
Celebrating Christ's Rising and the Easter Sacraments
For three full days, from Holy Thursday evening to Easter Sunday night, the Church celebrates the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ. This liturgy is the highlight of the liturgical year and is very beautiful. We highly encourage your participation!
Easter Sunday
Alleluia!
Our Lord is Truly Risen!!
April 20, 2025
The Resurrection of Our Lord
Sunday
8 am, 10 am and 12 noon
Alleluia!
Our Lord is Truly Risen!!
April 20, 2025
The Resurrection of Our Lord
Sunday
8 am, 10 am and 12 noon