Holy Triduum Schedule
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Holy Thursday of the Lord's Supper
Live Streamed starting this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at www.smaolean.org |
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Good Friday, the Passion of the Lord
Live Streamed starting this Friday at 6:30 p.m. at www.smaolean.org |
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Holy Saturday
Live Streaming of Blessing of the Easter Baskets at 12 noon Live Streaming of Easter Vigil starting this Saturday at 8:00 p.m. at www.smaolean.org |
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Easter Sunday of the Lord's Resurrection
Live Streamed starting this Sunday at 11:00 a.m. at www.smaolean.org |
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Prayer of Spiritual Communion: "My Jesus, I believe you are really here in the Blessed Sacrament. I love you more than anything in the world, and I hunger to receive you. But since I cannot receive Communion at this moment, feed my soul at least spiritually. I unite myself to you now as I do when I actually receive you." We should continue to pray for one another during these trying times. Catholics and all people should use this opportunity to devote time for prayer and spiritual renewal. This may include meditating on Sacred Scripture, observing Mass on television or the internet, praying a rosary, or other spiritual practices. |
St. John's Church will be open daily
9:00 am to 3:00 pm for private prayer.
Priests will offer the Mass privately for all people of the parish.
St. John's Church will offer Eucharistic Adoration Sundays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
9:00 am to 3:00 pm for private prayer.
Priests will offer the Mass privately for all people of the parish.
St. John's Church will offer Eucharistic Adoration Sundays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
St. John's Bells will be ringing
Fr. Pat is following the lead of Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, in asking Catholic parishes to ring their church bells five times a day, as a means of calling all to unite in prayer during the COVID-19 pandemic. The prayer times will begin at 9 a.m. and continue every three hours each day, with the last bells rung at 9 p.m. Each of the five prayer times will be dedicated to a specific group particularly affected by the pandemic. “Our hope is that people will have the experience of being united in prayer, especially at a time when we are isolated,” said Cardinal Cupich. “We invite our neighbors to join in pausing and lifting up in prayer all affected, so they will know of our support."
Fr. Pat is following the lead of Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, in asking Catholic parishes to ring their church bells five times a day, as a means of calling all to unite in prayer during the COVID-19 pandemic. The prayer times will begin at 9 a.m. and continue every three hours each day, with the last bells rung at 9 p.m. Each of the five prayer times will be dedicated to a specific group particularly affected by the pandemic. “Our hope is that people will have the experience of being united in prayer, especially at a time when we are isolated,” said Cardinal Cupich. “We invite our neighbors to join in pausing and lifting up in prayer all affected, so they will know of our support."
Prayer Intentions for when the bells ring
9 a.m. - Prayer for those infected with the virus and all who are ill
Lord, place your healing hand on those who suffer illness. Bring them to full health and ease their anxious hearts. May our prayer and the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary encourage them that they are not alone. We ask this in Jesus’ Name. AMEN
12 p.m. - Prayer for health care workers and those attending to the sick
Lord, we are ennobled by those who put their lives at risk in caring for the sick. Keep them safe and embolden them when they are weary. We ask this in Jesus’ Name. AMEN
3 p.m. - Prayer for first responders and essential workers
Lord, we pray for those who run to danger to keep us safe and those who serve the common good. Embrace them with your mantle of protection and comfort the fears of their families. We ask this in Jesus’ Name. AMEN
6 p.m. - Prayer for people of every nation and their leaders
Lord, the pandemic opens our eyes to see each other as brothers and sisters in one human family. We pray for people of every nation and their leaders, asking that they be inspired to seek the good of all and quell the voices of division. We ask this in Jesus’ Name. AMEN
9 p.m. - Prayer for those who have died today
Lord, we grieve the passing of our sisters and brothers who have died this day. We commend them to your tender mercy, confident that nothing, not even death, will separate us from your love. We ask this in Jesus’ Name. AMEN
9 a.m. - Prayer for those infected with the virus and all who are ill
Lord, place your healing hand on those who suffer illness. Bring them to full health and ease their anxious hearts. May our prayer and the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary encourage them that they are not alone. We ask this in Jesus’ Name. AMEN
12 p.m. - Prayer for health care workers and those attending to the sick
Lord, we are ennobled by those who put their lives at risk in caring for the sick. Keep them safe and embolden them when they are weary. We ask this in Jesus’ Name. AMEN
3 p.m. - Prayer for first responders and essential workers
Lord, we pray for those who run to danger to keep us safe and those who serve the common good. Embrace them with your mantle of protection and comfort the fears of their families. We ask this in Jesus’ Name. AMEN
6 p.m. - Prayer for people of every nation and their leaders
Lord, the pandemic opens our eyes to see each other as brothers and sisters in one human family. We pray for people of every nation and their leaders, asking that they be inspired to seek the good of all and quell the voices of division. We ask this in Jesus’ Name. AMEN
9 p.m. - Prayer for those who have died today
Lord, we grieve the passing of our sisters and brothers who have died this day. We commend them to your tender mercy, confident that nothing, not even death, will separate us from your love. We ask this in Jesus’ Name. AMEN
LIVE Stream Masses from our Tri Parish Community will be aired on Saturday at 4:00 pm and Sunday at 11:00 am. These Masses can be viewed online from St. Mary's website at www.smaolean.org.
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