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BEREAVEMENT MASS
The parish family wishes to assure all those who have lost a dear one during the past year that we are ever here with our prayers and support. During the month of November, a special Bereavement Mass is scheduled for the family members of the deceased. Parishioners are invited, and following the Mass, the Parish Council provides a reception in the rectory dining room. "We believe that all the ties of friendship and affection which knit us as one throughout our lives do not unravel with death." (From the Vigil Service for the Deceased) |
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BLESSING OF THROATS
The annual blessing of throats is a traditional sign of the struggle against illness in the life of the Christian. This belssing has been associated with St. Blase and will be given after all the Masses on February 3. |
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CHRISTMAS BLESSING & ENTHRONING OF THE FIGURE OF THE INFANT JESUS IN THE FAMILY MANGER
Our young people are invited to bring a figure of the Infant Jesus from their family crèche to the 5:00PM Mass on Christmas Eve. This figure is blessed during Mass then returned to the family crèche where the figure of the Infant Jesus is enthroned in the manger. A brief ceremony for the placing of the figure of the Infant Jesus is distributed for use at home. |
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CORPUS CHRISTI MASS AND PROCESSION
Every Spring, we celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. Following the 12:00 pm Mass, weather permitting, we have an outdoor procession of the Blessed Sacrament. The Procession concludes with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at an altar set up in the school parking lot. All are invited. |
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EXPECTANT FAMILY MASS
During the year, the parish honors expectant families and families who have adopted a child. There are special prayers and blessings for these families a weekend Mass. The celebration continues with a reception in the rectory dining room hosted by the Parish Council. |
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NEW PARISHIONERS MASS
Our parish is blessed with continued growth and renewed enthusiasm as we welcome new parishioners in our midst. Once a year, we celebrate all recently enrolled members of our parish family. New and old parishioners are invited to a Welcoming Mass which is followed by a reception hosted by the Parish Council in the rectory dining room.
Our parish is blessed with continued growth and renewed enthusiasm as we welcome new parishioners in our midst. Once a year, we celebrate all recently enrolled members of our parish family. New and old parishioners are invited to a Welcoming Mass which is followed by a reception hosted by the Parish Council in the rectory dining room.
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THANKSGIVING MASS
Held the Tuesday evening before Thanksgiving, this Mass provides us with an opportunity to give thanks to the Lord for all our blessings. Food is collected at this Mass for the Food Pantry. Blessed bread and a blessing prayer are distributed to become part of your Thanksgiving meal. |