Lenten Video Reflections by Father Jim
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
Ash Wednesday
February 14, 2018
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 Spanish Mass and Distribution of Ashes
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 Spanish Mass and Distribution of Ashes
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, 5:15 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, 5:15 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 February 16th. 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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Journey - Cross + Crucifixion
The Journey, Cross and Crucifixion is a 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 it is almost as if it were happening now for the first time. Wednesday, February 28, 8 p.m. |
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Parish Lenten Mission
Fr. Kevin Cronin, OFM March 12 - March 14 After the 9 a.m. Mass and 7:30 p.m. Fr. Kevin Cronin, OFM is a native New Yorker born in the Bronx. Raised in North Floral Park in Queens and joined the Friars in their High School Seminary in Callicoon, NY. He received a BA in Psychology from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. and also a Master of Theology from Washington Theological Union in Washington, DC. He served in Boston where he found the Young Catholic Group. He was appointed vocational director of the Friars Minor of the Franciscans for four years. He also worked in Pompton Lakes in New Jersey and is an accomplished publisher of many books. |
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Lenten Soup Supper
With Guest Speaker Fr. Anthony Stanganelli Thursday, March 15, 6 p.m. in the Old School Cafeteria Join together with your fellow parishioners for a simple Lenten meal and time to listen and pray with our guest speaker, Fr. Anthony Stanganelli. Panera Bread has generously donated bread and vegetarian black bean soup for our supper. Other homemade soups and salads will be available. A free will offering will be collected. Please download the form and drop off in the rectory office or collection basket by March 11. |
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Mary's Way of the Cross
On Friday, March 16, we will have the Stations of the Cross with Mary. We will follow the suffering and death of Jesus through the eyes of His mother, Mary. |
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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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Palm Sunday - March 25
Blessing of the Palms at All Masses Saturday 5:00pm (Procession with Palms at 4:45pm) Sunday 7:30am, 9:30am (Procession with children), 11:00am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm (for the hearing impaired), 5:15pm Mass in Spanish with Procession – 7:00pm |
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Holy Thursday - March 29
Morning Prayer 9 am Concelebrated Mass & Procession 7:30pm (Bilingual)- 1 1/2 hours Visits to the Blessed Sacrament until 11:00pm |
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Good Friday - March 30
Morning Prayer 9 am Stations of the Cross - 12:00 noon Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion with Holy Communion – English - 3:00pm Living Stations of the Cross – 5:00pm By Our Youth Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion with Holy Communion Spanish – 7:00pm |
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Holy Saturday - March 31
Morning Prayer 9 am Blessing of the Easter Baskets following 9 am Prayer Service No 5 pm Mass Easter Vigil Service and Solemn Mass (Bilingual) 8:00pm—2 l/2 hours |
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Easter Sunday - April 1
Note time changes Easter Mass 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (Auditorium), 11:00am, 12:30pm NO 5:15pm. Mass Spanish Mass 7pm |
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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