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Ash Wednesday
March 6, 2019
Ash Wednesday is a day of fast and abstinence.
Fast and Abstinence are traditional practices of the Lenten Season and remind us of our dependence on God and the place of sacrifice in our lives. All Catholics 14 years of age or older are bound to abstain entirely from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent. All Catholics ages 18-59 are bound to observe the law of fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, i.e. limiting oneself to one full meal, avoiding food between meals, and taking two other light meals.
Ashes are a sign of our desire to repent and to strive to be more faithful to the gospel.
7:00 AM Mass and Distribution of Ashes
9:00 AM Mass and Distribution of Ashes
12 Noon Mass and Distribution of Ashes
4:00 AM Prayer Service and Distribution of Ashes
7:00 PM Prayer Service and Distribution of Ashes (Church)
7:00 PM Spanish Mass and Distribution of Ashes (Church)
Ash Wednesday is a day of fast and abstinence.
Fast and Abstinence are traditional practices of the Lenten Season and remind us of our dependence on God and the place of sacrifice in our lives. All Catholics 14 years of age or older are bound to abstain entirely from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent. All Catholics ages 18-59 are bound to observe the law of fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, i.e. limiting oneself to one full meal, avoiding food between meals, and taking two other light meals.
Ashes are a sign of our desire to repent and to strive to be more faithful to the gospel.
7:00 AM Mass and Distribution of Ashes
9:00 AM Mass and Distribution of Ashes
12 Noon Mass and Distribution of Ashes
4:00 AM Prayer Service and Distribution of Ashes
7:00 PM Prayer Service and Distribution of Ashes (Church)
7:00 PM Spanish Mass and Distribution of Ashes (Church)
Lenten Message From Father Jim
Father Jim talks about the online series Forgiven, available to all parishioners on Formed.org. Starting March 19, Father Jim and Sister Karen Lademann will lead a discussion over the next 5 weeks. All are invited.
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Father Jim, pastor of St. Ignatius, talks about events at St. Ignatius Loyola that can help make Lent more meaningful.
Prayer of the Wilderness
Lord of the Fast,
I come before you as a sinner
But fully aware of your divine mercy.
Still, I need this fast.
For only in stepping away from the things of this world
Am I able to fathom the immeasurable gift
That is my redemption.
Turn my nose from the scents around me
That I may again know the sweet fragrance of Christ.
Numb my tongue from all that allures it
So that I may taste anew the bread of my salvation.
Dull my touch to all sensations
That I feel only the pulse of my heart
longing to reconcile with my brother and my sister,
and you, my maker.
Stop my ears from all that lure them
So that I may hear your song of mercy
calling me back to the embrace of my father.
Blind my eyes from all that distracts them
So that I may gaze fully on the light of Christ.
And once we have met
There in wilderness
Then return me to the world.
Send me back among your people.
That I may fill their senses with all I have
found in you:
All that is good
All that is loving
All that is merciful.
Amen- CRS (CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES) FAITH ACTION RESULTS
I come before you as a sinner
But fully aware of your divine mercy.
Still, I need this fast.
For only in stepping away from the things of this world
Am I able to fathom the immeasurable gift
That is my redemption.
Turn my nose from the scents around me
That I may again know the sweet fragrance of Christ.
Numb my tongue from all that allures it
So that I may taste anew the bread of my salvation.
Dull my touch to all sensations
That I feel only the pulse of my heart
longing to reconcile with my brother and my sister,
and you, my maker.
Stop my ears from all that lure them
So that I may hear your song of mercy
calling me back to the embrace of my father.
Blind my eyes from all that distracts them
So that I may gaze fully on the light of Christ.
And once we have met
There in wilderness
Then return me to the world.
Send me back among your people.
That I may fill their senses with all I have
found in you:
All that is good
All that is loving
All that is merciful.
Amen- CRS (CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES) FAITH ACTION RESULTS
Daily and Sunday Mass
Many Catholics attend daily Mass as a part of their special Lenten practice. Lent is also an ideal time to return to Sunday Mass if you have been away for some time.
Daily Mass - 7 AM and 9 AM
Weekend Mass
Saturday:
5 PM
Sunday:
7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 7 PM (Spanish)
Daily Mass - 7 AM and 9 AM
Weekend Mass
Saturday:
5 PM
Sunday:
7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 7 PM (Spanish)
Special Lenten Events
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Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross will be held on Fridays starting March 8. There will be two services – one at 7PM in English and another one at 8PM in Spanish, both taking place in the Church. |
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Parish Lenten Mission
Father Frank DeSiano March 11 - March 13 Following the 9 am Mass and 7:30 pm Being a Disciple Today: How Can I Live My Faith in a New Way? Monday Evening: Prayer and Worship Tuesday Evening: God's Word in my Life Wednesday Evening: A Community of Service RENEWAL DIRECTOR: FATHER FRANK DE SIANO Fr. Frank DeSiano, born in Manhattan and ordained a Paulist Priest in 1972, is a noted leader of evangelization in the United States. He has written numerous books and articles on spirituality, parish leadership, and evangelization. Living now in Washington, DC, he travels widely to preach and present to church leaders. Everyone Is Welcome! Invite Your Friends and Neighbors! |
More About Father Frank DeSiano
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Lenten Soup Supper
Thursday, March 14, 6 p.m. New School Cafeteria Join together with your fellow parishioners for a simple Lenten meal and time to listen to and pray with our special guest speaker, Sister Christine Sammons, OP. Homemade soups and salad will be available. Panera Bread has graciously donated bread for our supper. A free will offering will be collected. To signup, simply fill in and submit the form below. We MUST HAVE forms no later than March 10 if you plan to attend. |
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Forgiven
The Transforming Power of Confession Father Jim and Sister Karen Lademann invite you to join them for a five-week study program on FORGIVEN, which explores the grace and healing offered in Confession and shows how this sacrament of mercy reveals the depth and bounty of God's love. Sessions will be held in the New School (VEEB Building) on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. beginning March 19th. To sign up, fill out and return the form below to the rectory. Please download the form and drop off in the rectory office or collection basket by March 11. |
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Journey of the Cross + Crucifixion
Wednesday, March 27, 8 pm Presented by Creative Ministries The Journey, Cross + Crucifixion is journey back through time. It is an opportunity to walk with Christ and become one with Him and the people who walked with Him. For many who have shared the Journey is is almost as if it was happening now for the first time. The music, narration, dialogue, and poignant silences add to the power of this prayerful meditation. For over 30 years, the troupes have been presenting this powerful Journey to churches and schools throughout Long Island, leading people of all ages in a powerful, prayerful Lenten experience. The troupes are made up of volunteer actors, singers, and musicians who use their gifts to bring the Passion Story to life. |
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Choral Way of the Cross
Reflect more deeply on the Scripture accounts of Christ's passion. Join the St. Ignatius and Holy Family Music Ministries, plus all the Christian Communities of Hicksville for the Choral Way of the Cross "We were there- A way of the Cross" Friday. April 12th, 2019 At 7:30PM Enter into the mystery of Jesus' gift of Himself for us. St. Ignatius Loyola Hicksville, NY A voluntary collection will be taken up |
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Palm Procession
Father Jim invites all children of the parish to join him in the procession of the 9:30 Palm Sunday Mass. Please arrive 15 minutes early to line the center aisle of the church for the opening procession of the Mass. |
Holy Week
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Reconciliation
Monday, April 15: 3-9 PM Fr. Jim: 3-6 PM Fr. Andrés: 3-5 PM, 6-9 PM (Español) Fr. Ben: 3-5 PM, 6-9 PM Fr. Frank 5-6 PM, 7-9 PM Tuesday, April 16: 9:30 - 10 AM, 7-8 PM Saturday, April 20: 3 - 5 PM |
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Palm Sunday
April 14 All Masses in the Church Saturday (April 13): 5 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM (9:15 Procession of Palm from school with children), 11 AM, 12:30 PM, 2 PM (for hearing impaired) Mass in Spanish with Procession: 7 PM |
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Holy Thursday
April 18 Morning Prayer: 9 AM Concelebrated Mass and Procession: 7:30 PM (Bilingual) Visits to the Blessed Sacrament until 11 PM |
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Good Friday
April 19 Morning Prayer: 9 AM Stations of the Cross: 12 Noon Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion with Holy Communion – English: 3:00 PM Living Stations of the Cross: 4:30 PM Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion with Holy Communion - Spanish: 7:00 PM |
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Holy Saturday
April 20 Morning Prayer: 9 AM, Blessing of the Easter Baskets following 9 AM Prayer Service Procession Bi-lingual of Vigil Service-Church Easter Vigil Service and Solemn Mass: 8:00pm NO 5 PM Mass |
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Easter Sunday
April 21 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM (Auditorium), 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM |
Other Resources
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Daily Scripture Readings
Print and audio versions of daily scriptures are available on our website, along with links to daily video reflections, provided by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. You may also read up on the Saint of the Day. Click here for daily Scripture readings |
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