— From ArchSPM.org
Ash Wednesday February 22, 2023 |
Ashes are a symbol of penance made sacramental by the blessing of the Church. The words of the blessing — “Remember, you are dust, and unto dust you will return” — help us to develop a spirit of humility and sacrifice. |
Masses: 7:00 AM, 8:15 AM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM |
Stations of the Cross |
Led by a priest or deacon on Fridays during Lent. (Good Friday is at 7:00 PM.) Senior citizens are also invited to three opportunities with the school children at 2:00 PM on March 3, 24, and 31, 2023. |
Shortly following the 5:00 PM Mass (~5:30 PM) |
Fish Fry Sponsored by the Nativity Men's Club |
Friday, February 24, 5:00-8:00 PM and Friday, March 10, 5:00-6:30 PM, with to-go orders available until 8:00 PM Dine-in in the school cafeteria, drive-up at garage on Wellesley Ave. |
5:00 PM |
Palm Sunday April 2, 2023 |
Passion Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. At this liturgy, we recreate and celebrate Christ's messianic entrance into Jerusalem. Palms will be distributed and blessed at all Masses. |
Masses: Usual Sunday schedule |
Penance Service Tuesday, April 4, 2023 |
All parishioners are invited and encouraged to attend our Lenten Penance Service in the main upper church. Several priests will be available to hear private confessions and help us prepare our hearts for the passion, death and Resurrection of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. |
7:00 PM |
Sacred Triduum Thursday-Sunday, April 6-9, 2023 |
Click here for schedule and information for the Sacred Triduum |