During Lent, Fr. John adds more opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation...
Tuesdays -- 7:30am-8am (before the 8:15am Mass)
Wednesdays -- immediately following the 5:30pm Mass until 6:45pm
Thursdays -- for GSS students
Fridays -- 11:00am--11:45am (before the noon Mass)
Saturdays -- 3:00pm--3:45pm (before the 4pm Mass)
Sundays -- 8:45am--9:15am and 10:45am--11:15am (before each morning Mass)
All are invited to pray the STATIONS OF THE CROSS together with us in the worship space each Friday during Lent at 5:30pm.
“We are required every day to rediscover the beauty of the truth of the Christian celebration. . . . as Sacrosanctum Concilium (7) describes it: the Liturgy is the priesthood of Christ, revealed to us and given in his Paschal Mystery, rendered present and active by means of signs addressed to the senses (water, oil, bread, wine, gestures, words), so that the Spirit, plunging us into the Paschal Mystery might transform every dimension of our life, conforming us more and more to Christ” (Pope Francis, Desiderio Desideravi, 21).
In response to Pope Francis’ call for a “serious and dynamic liturgical formation” (ibid, 31), the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions is pleased to present a five-part Lenten series for an exploration of the Mass – “Eucharist: The Work of our Redemption.” We offer this in harmony with the United States Bishops’ campaign for a Eucharistic Revival. We have assembled some of the nation’s most respected theologians and liturgists. They will offer not merely an exploration of the elements of the Mass but will reflect on its rich theology and identify implications for pastoral practice.
The sessions will be offered live each Thursday in Lent at 1:00 PM (Eastern). Each webinar will be 75 minutes in length and will include time for questions and answers. As with our previous series, the sessions will be recorded so that all registered participants may watch it at a convenient time.
For over fifty-three years, liturgical formation has been the mission of the FDLC. Once again, these webinars will be offered free of charge. Please join us and encourage others to do the same.
DATE | TOPIC | PRESENTER |
Feb 23 | Celebration of the Paschal Mystery: Theological Foundations | Dr. James Starke |
March 2 | The Church at Prayer: The Introductory Rites | Sr. Joyce Ann Zimmerman, CPPS |
March 9 | Proclamation and Response: The Liturgy of the Word | Fr. Regis Armstrong, OFM Cap |
March 16 | Joining in the Sacrifice: The Liturgy of the Eucharist | Fr. Matthew Ernest |
March 23 | Glorifying the Lord by Your Life: The Concluding Rite | Fr. Ajani Gibson |
HOW TO REGISTER
1) Register at: https://fdlc.org/2022/12/eucharist-the-work-of-our-redemption/
2) Participate in the webinars at 1pm on Thursdays, Feb. 23rd and Mar. 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd (you can ask questions in real time if you take part on Thursdays).
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When the webinar is over, a link will be sent to your email to view at your convenience before Sunday.
THEN
3) After 9:30 Mass on Sundays, meet in PLC Room 5 for discussion about the material. (THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT WE WILL MEET IN PLC, ROOM 1)
The parish is now accepting donations for Easter Flowers that will used during our Holy Week and Easter Liturgies. Recommended donation is $15 and can be made in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone special in your family. PLEASE, PLEASE place donation in an envelope clearly marked for EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS with the name (s) you wish to be remembered. Deadline for flower donations is NOON, Friday, March 31.