From ancient times, the sacrament of Baptism was celebrated on the Feast of Pentecost as on Easter; this following the example of the Apostle Peter, who baptized three thousand persons on Pentecost day. This custom is expressed in the liturgy of the Vigil of Pentecost, which resembles, in a briefer manner, the rites of the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. The Vigil of Pentecost at our parish will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 18th.
Photos from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday 2024
Schedule for Saturday, March 16th
On the Vigil of Epiphany (Friday, January 5th), the Epiphany Water Blessing will take place at 7 p.m. The water will be provided by the parish, so please bring empty holy water bottles to take Epiphany Water home. The Blessed Water will be available as supplies last.
A High Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 1, 2024, the Octave of the Nativity. The Veni Creator (the hymn to the Holy Ghost) will be sung before Mass to invoke God’s protection and guidance in the new year. The faithful may gain a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions by assisting at the Veni Creator.
Because January 1st falls on a Monday, the obligation to attend Mass that day is not in effect for 2024. This is particular law in the United States, as decreed by the Conference of Bishops.