FATHER JIM'S JOTS - Palm Sunday - April 2, 2023

 Palm Sunday

April 2, 2023

FATHER JIM'S JOTS

Greetings!!

Welcome to Holy Week!  I wish that everyone who will be traveling to visit relatives and friends this holiday season have safe travels.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

- No Mass on Wednesday, April 5th

- Holy Thursday Mass at 7 p.m. with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament til 9 p.m.

- Good Friday Confessions from 10 - 12 noon; Stations at 12 noon

- Good Friday service with Adoration of the Cross, Communion and reading of the Passion at 7 p.m.

- Holy Saturday, the Easter Vigil at 7:30 p.m.

- Easter Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m.

- The office wil lbe closed from April 11th til April 18th.

As we approach Holy Week, please note that you are welcome to attend the celebration of the Chrism Mass that will take place on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.  This is a unique opportunity to gather with Bishop Knestout and the priests of the diocese as they renew their priestly promises, expressing their union and communion in Christ with all the faithful in the life of the Church.  Please print the QR code in the link below for free access to the West Main Street Parking Deck on Monday evening.

Chrism Mass Parking Deck QR Code

Blessings,

Fr. Jim Arsenault

Pastor

PS - Update Diocesan Annual Appeal as of 3/31/23

With 46 donors, we have reached 81% of our goal.  We have raised $11,585.00 and have a goal of $14,340.00.  Our current balance is $2,755.00.  Please consider a gift.  Click the link to give online:  stelizcc.org/2023-diocesan-appeal/

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