Many thanks to the choir, bell choir, cantors, accompanists, instrumentalists, children's choirs, St. Joan of Roc, and others for their assistance in making beautiful music during Holy Week. So much work goes into this week; and it seems to be over so very quickly.
As we continue to move through the Easter Season we will endeavor to keep the joy of the Risen Lord in our hearts and on our lips. This will culminate with our exciting outdoor Choral Mass on Pentecost Sunday at 12:30pm.
There will be no Choral Mass this weekend as I am on vacation (why am I updating this while I'm on vacation?). St. Joan of Roc will lead music during the Divine Mercy devotions and the 5:30pm Holy Mass on Sunday. I encourage you to go and pray for God's continued mercy to be shown to us in our lives.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Easter Joy
The Easter fire, rising up, dispelling the darkness of the night . . . and so it began . . . the fullness, the richness of the Easter Vigil is beyond words. And yet, the anticipation was captured in a sense, by one of the soon to be initiated RCIA individuals.
"I am so happy and proud to soon be a member of the Catholic Church with you"
The Church welcomes you with great joy!!!!!!!
Monday, April 9, 2012
Stewardship: The Church Is Mercy
In the long history of the Church; Divine Mercy Sunday is rather new. It revolves around the miraculous visions received by a Polish nun Sister Faustina during the 1930s. The messages revolved around Jesus' everlasting mercy. This is an important message in our modern world where some feel that their sins are too serious or out of control to either be stopped or forgiven. Jesus forgives all who truly repent and want to change their lives and help others.
Nearly one century ago, the British philosopher and Catholic thinker GK Chesterton stated that most who get caught up in pornography and sexual vice were lost souls looking for God but somehow in their loneliness took a terrible wrong turn and ended ip in a horrible place. Divine Mercy Sunday is especially relevant for these lost souls. If Chesterton noticed this sad fact one hundred years ago, one can only imagine how many more people are in need of help today.
St Jerome tells us that the only surviving Apostle Saint John, who lived to the ripe old age of one hundred, would often be carried by the faithful to various Early Church gatherings after his extended exile on the isle of Patmos. When the participants would run into perplexing disagrement, the suthor of the last Gospel and Book of Revelation would perk up and say,"Little children love one another." In miraculous fashion, agreement on those perplexing issues were resolved; something to think about this Divine Mercy Sunday.
Nearly one century ago, the British philosopher and Catholic thinker GK Chesterton stated that most who get caught up in pornography and sexual vice were lost souls looking for God but somehow in their loneliness took a terrible wrong turn and ended ip in a horrible place. Divine Mercy Sunday is especially relevant for these lost souls. If Chesterton noticed this sad fact one hundred years ago, one can only imagine how many more people are in need of help today.
St Jerome tells us that the only surviving Apostle Saint John, who lived to the ripe old age of one hundred, would often be carried by the faithful to various Early Church gatherings after his extended exile on the isle of Patmos. When the participants would run into perplexing disagrement, the suthor of the last Gospel and Book of Revelation would perk up and say,"Little children love one another." In miraculous fashion, agreement on those perplexing issues were resolved; something to think about this Divine Mercy Sunday.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Good Friday
Stations of the Cross will be prayed at St. Joan of Arc at 3pm, followed by a presentation on death by crucifixion.
The Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday will be celebrated at 7:30pm this evening.
The Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday will be celebrated at 7:30pm this evening.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
The Triduum begins tomorrow!
Tomorrow begins the Triduum, three days which unite all Catholics in our memory of Christ's life, death and resurrection. We invite you to join us at St. Joan of Arc for these wonderful Masses and liturgies.
Tomorrow evening (Thursday), we celebrate the Mass of our Lord's Supper at 7:30pm. This Choral Mass will be sung by our choir with Samuel Webbe's Agnus Dei and Ave Verum as centerpieces. We will also chant Pange Lingua as we process throughout the church and to the altar of repose. This beautiful chant will be sung in both English and Latin.
Friday evening, we gather to hear the Passion according to St. John, venerate the cross, and receive Holy Communion at 7:30pm. This Solemn Choral Service will be sung by our choir with Mozart's Ave Verum and many other choral masterpieces. The traditional hymn O Sacred Head Surrounded and Were You There will also be sung.
Saturday evening, after the fall of darkness, we will gather at 8:45pm to celebrate the Easter Vigil. This Solemn Choral Mass with chamber orchestra will feature many contemporary and traditional favorites.
Easter Sunday morning our 7:30am Mass in the church, 9:30 and 11:30 Masses in the Parish hall, and 5:30 Mass in the church will be sung by cantors. Some of our best cantors have signed up, despite singing at multiple other services throughout this week, to lead the congregation in song during this most triumphant Sunday. Let us raise our voices in a glad alleluia and sing Jesus Christ is Risen Today!
At our 9:30am Choral Mass on Easter Sunday, the choir will again be accompanied by a chamber orchestra and will repeat many of the beautiful choral pieces and hymn arrangements sung at the Easter Vigil.
At the 11:30am Mass in the church, St. Joan of Roc leads the congregation in many of today's best contemporary Catholic pieces.
This is a wonderful time for us to express our faith - show up every day and celebrate the greatest gift God could ever give to us: salvation.
Tomorrow evening (Thursday), we celebrate the Mass of our Lord's Supper at 7:30pm. This Choral Mass will be sung by our choir with Samuel Webbe's Agnus Dei and Ave Verum as centerpieces. We will also chant Pange Lingua as we process throughout the church and to the altar of repose. This beautiful chant will be sung in both English and Latin.
Friday evening, we gather to hear the Passion according to St. John, venerate the cross, and receive Holy Communion at 7:30pm. This Solemn Choral Service will be sung by our choir with Mozart's Ave Verum and many other choral masterpieces. The traditional hymn O Sacred Head Surrounded and Were You There will also be sung.
Saturday evening, after the fall of darkness, we will gather at 8:45pm to celebrate the Easter Vigil. This Solemn Choral Mass with chamber orchestra will feature many contemporary and traditional favorites.
Easter Sunday morning our 7:30am Mass in the church, 9:30 and 11:30 Masses in the Parish hall, and 5:30 Mass in the church will be sung by cantors. Some of our best cantors have signed up, despite singing at multiple other services throughout this week, to lead the congregation in song during this most triumphant Sunday. Let us raise our voices in a glad alleluia and sing Jesus Christ is Risen Today!
At our 9:30am Choral Mass on Easter Sunday, the choir will again be accompanied by a chamber orchestra and will repeat many of the beautiful choral pieces and hymn arrangements sung at the Easter Vigil.
At the 11:30am Mass in the church, St. Joan of Roc leads the congregation in many of today's best contemporary Catholic pieces.
This is a wonderful time for us to express our faith - show up every day and celebrate the greatest gift God could ever give to us: salvation.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Triduum and Easter Schedule
Holy Thursday, April 5
NO Morning Mass
Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7:30
p.m.
Good Friday, April 6
Morning Prayer: 8:30 a.m.
Stations of the Cross: 3:00 p.m.
Good Friday Liturgy: 7:30 p.m.
Holy Saturday, April 7
Morning Prayer: 8:30 a.m.
Easter Vigil Mass: 8:45 p.m.
(No 5:00 p.m. Mass)
Easter Sunday, April 8
Mass Schedule:
7:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
Monday, April 2, 2012
RCIA Retreat
RCIA gathered for an all day retreat Saturdayat the Josephinum in preparation for reception of the Sacraments of Initiation. They were joined by the RCIA group from St Margaret of Cortona.
It was a time for reflection as they spent time with the Beatitudes, led by Deacon Tom Berg Sr. and Pete Wisenberger. To come to appreciate the depth of the Beatitudes, as well as the countercultural dynamic was brought home through prayer, music, quite time and large group sharing.
Please keep them all in prayer as they come to the Easter Vigil!
It was a time for reflection as they spent time with the Beatitudes, led by Deacon Tom Berg Sr. and Pete Wisenberger. To come to appreciate the depth of the Beatitudes, as well as the countercultural dynamic was brought home through prayer, music, quite time and large group sharing.
Please keep them all in prayer as they come to the Easter Vigil!
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