The Mass
Daily Mass
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Friday: 8:30am
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Saturday: 8:30am
Weekend Mass
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Saturday: 5:30pm
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Sunday: 7:30am
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Sunday: 10:30am
The central act of worship in the Catholic Church. In most Eastern Catholic churches, the Mass is called the Divine Liturgy. The Mass is divided into two main parts. The Liturgy of the Word includes Scripture readings and a homily and ends with the general intercessions. The Liturgy of the Eucharist begins with offering gifts, followed by consecration of the bread and wine and the reception of Communion. Catholics believe that the consecration of the bread and wine truly becomes the body and blood of Christ. (From: archspm.org/catholic-glossary)
Confession
Times
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Wednesdays: 6:15-7pm Eucharistic Adoration available at this time.
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Fridays: 7:45-8:15am
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Fridays: 3:30-4pm
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Saturdays: 7:30-8:15am
The Sacrament of Confession is a powerful tool for healing from sinful tendencies in our thoughts, words, and actions. It is a means to spur growth in closeness with our Lord Jesus. Effective use of this sacrament comes from a regular review of conscience, usually done at the end of the day. Major sins generally stand out all on their own. However, tendencies to sin can be spotted through regularly spending some time at the end of the day thinking about how we lived our day, how we treated people or thought about them, and how we treated God.
The often-overlooked benefit of regular use of the Sacrament of Confession is its potential to improve our relationships with the people around us. Reflecting on how we think about and treat family, co-workers, and others we meet in our day holds us accountable for the kind of person we are becoming. With the healing grace of this beautiful sacrament, even long-term attitudes and behaviors can be chipped away at and smoothed out through regular use of Confession. Confession can be considered a tool for healing from past wounds we haven’t gotten over, as well as present-day feelings and attitudes that can hold us back from experiencing freedom and peace.
How to Go to Confession (COMPLETE Step-by-Step Catholic Guide)
The Eucharist
Although the Eucharist appears to be simple bread and wine, it is actually the "source and summit" of the Christian life. Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist explores the truth and beauty of Christ's real presence in the Eucharist, from its origins in Sacred Scripture to its profound role in the life of the Church and her members. It is the crescendo of the entire story of salvation. (from formed.org)
Teaching Mass Series
Everyone is encouraged to watch the Teaching Mass series, a 7-part video series produced by the Archdiocese. You can subscribe to the ArchdioceseSPM channel and/or look for the Teaching Mass Series.
