Bulletin for week of April 6, 2025
PASSION SUNDAY
Sunday, Apr 6: Passion Sunday
Low Mass for special needs at 7:30am
Low Mass 9:00am
Blessing of Articles after Mass today.
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament this evening at 6:00pm.
Hymns for Benediction for Sunday, Apr 6:
O Salutaris 431 – 1
Salve Mater 462 – 1
Tantum Ergo 509
O Caput Cruentatum 414
Mass schedule this week:
Monday: Masses at 7:20am and 8:30am. Cleaning of the Chapel after the 8:30am Mass.
Tuesday: Masses at 7:20am and 8:30am
Wednesday: Masses at 7:20am and 8:30am
Thursday: No scheduled Mass
Friday: Mass at 7:20am and 8:30am. Stations of the Cross followed by Benediction and Confessions at 7:00pm
Saturday: Masses at 7:20am and 8:30am. Confessions after the 8:30am Mass
Next Sunday, Apr 13: Palm Sunday, High Mass at 9:00am. The earlier Mass for those with special needs at 7:00am in the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE:
Palm Sunday, Apr 13: Mass for special needs at 7:00am in the Blessed Mother Shrine, High Mass 9:00am
Holy Thursday, Apr 17: Chrism Mass 9:00am, open to Laity for devotion, no Holy Communion distributed at this Mass, required to attend Evening High Mass 5:00pm
Good Friday, Apr 18: Liturgy 3:00pm
Holy Saturday, Apr 19: Easter Vigil 9:30pm followed by Midnight Mass
Easter Sunday, Apr 20: Mass for special needs at 8:00am, Solemn Pontifical Mass 10:00am
Upcoming Feasts, Special Masses and Events:
Monday, Apr 14: Fifty-second Anniversary of the Ordination to the Priesthood of Bishop Anthony Ward: Low Masses 7:20am and 8:30am
Sunday, May 4: First Holy Communion: Low Mass 9:00am
Sunday, Jun 29: Ordination of Brother Matthew and Brother Joel: 9:00am
Sunday, Jul 6: Reception for Ordination in the Hall after Mass (Thirtieth Anniversary of the Ordination of Fr. Simons, Fr. McMahon and Fr. Kucera)
Sunday, Jun 13: First Mass of Fr. Stoecker
Sunday, Jun 20: First Mass of Fr. Heckenkamp
Sunday, Apr 6: 8:20am – 9:00am and after 9:00am Mass
Friday, Apr 11: 8:00pm (after Stations and Benediction)
Saturday, Apr 12: after 8:30am Mass
Sunday, Apr 13: 8:20am – 8:50am and after 9:00am High Mass
(Confession available upon request)
Form for Confession sheets and Examination of Conscience Leaflets are available in the vestibule.
Please remember to speak softly when going to Confession.
Please remember that anyone can regain the state of grace (removal of the guilt of mortal sins and the eternal punishment attached to them) by making a devout act of contrition with the intention of confessing his sins as soon as possible.
- Final Opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Penance before Easter will be next Saturday and Sunday.
- The next Adult Catechism Class will be held on Wednesday, Apr 9, at 6:00pm. It will be held in the Classroom and online.
- Next Catechism Classes for grades 2 – 12 will be held on Saturday, May 3, after the 8:30am Mass.
- Fast and Abstinence for Lent: see Guide in the back of the Calendar for details
- Thank you to all who donated and assisted us at the Bake Sale last Sunday.
- Donations for Easter Lilies: please sign the paper on the bookcase if you wish to assist us with the flowers for Easter. Please place your donation in the alms box in the opposite wall in the vestibule.
- Easter Collection Envelopes are available in the vestibule.
- Announcement for Stations of the Cross for Children booklet: We are gathering interest for purchasing copies of The Stations of the Cross for Children, written by a Religious of the Cenacle. It is a work of devotion, not only suited for children, but also for adults seeking a simple way to follow the Stations with Our Lady. Please fill out the information on the signup sheet located on top-shelf of the bookcase in the vestibule after Mass if you would like to buy a copy.
- Thank you to all the people donating eggs to us.
- You may view the Sunday and Daily Masses on Livestream on our website.
- Obligation to fulfill your Easter Duty (receiving Holy Communion) began Sunday, Mar 9 and ends on Trinity Sunday, Jun 15.
- Please be sure to give Mass Intention Envelopes to the Priests or Seminarians by hand and not put them in the collection basket or leave them unattended.
- Please keep the reserved pews on the Gospel side in the back of the Chapel free for parents with small children.
- The 2025 Liturgical Calendar is available in the vestibule for a $15 donation. Please place your donation in the Offering Box in the opposite wall of the vestibule; or you can give it to one of the Priests or Seminarians.
- The 2025 Mini Liturgical Calendar is available in the vestibule for a $8 donation. Please place your donation in the Offering Box in the opposite wall of the vestibule; or you can give it to one of the Priests or Seminarians.
- Remember to please keep your voices low before, during and after Mass and Confessions and to speak softly when going to Confession.
- The Reserved Parking Signs in the front parking island are for the cooks and workers who assist us. Please do not park there on Sundays or during the week.
- Form for Confession sheets and Examination of Conscience Leaflets are available in the vestibule.
- Lost and Found Items and Cooking containers and Dishes are in the black cabinet and white closet in the Classroom.
- Please turn off your cellphones and watch alarms before entering the Chapel. Make sure they are muted or turned off so that they do not ring or vibrate during Mass. Also, remind guests or new people that attend Mass with you to turn off their cellphones so that the Mass is not interrupted by the sounds from the phone.
- Parents with underage children are asked to use the Classroom during Masses and all other ceremonies. The classroom is an extension of the Chapel. It is the place where parents teach their children how to assist at Mass while quietly watching the livestream of the Mass on the TV monitor.
Sunday: 7:00am, 5:30pm
Monday: 7:00am
Tuesday: 7:00am
Wednesday: 7:00am
Thursday: closed
Friday: 7:00am, 6:30pm
Saturday: 7:00am
Sunday: 6:45am, 5:30pm
Friday, Apr 11: Comm. Our Lady of Sorrows, St. Leo I