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- REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE -
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SATURDAY VIGIL MASS |
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Eucharist, Choir or Cantor
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SUNDAY MASSES |
7:30AM
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Eucharist, Cantor and Piano
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9:30AM |
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Eucharist, Choir
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12 Noon |
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Eucharist, Cantor and Piano or Contemporary Choir
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WEEKDAY MASSES: MONDAY-FRIDAY |
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12:10PM |
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Eucharist, Saint Clare Chapel (in the breezeway between the Church and the Friary).
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Note: Restrooms are located in the breezeway between the Church and the Friary.
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HOLY WEEK / TRIDUUM SCHEDULE
PASSION SUNDAY — March 27/28 |
5:15PM (Saturday)
7:30AM
9:30AM
Noon
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Mass with distrubiton of palms
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HOLY THURSDAY — April 1 |
8:00PM
9:30PM
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Mass of the Lord's Supper
followed by:
Silent Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
(Brunsman Hall)
No 12:10pm Mass on Holy Thursday |
GOOD FRIDAY — April 2 |
9:00AM |
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Sacred Silence
The church will be open for private prayer.
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Service of the Lord's Passion
with Veneration of the Cross and Communion followed by Sacred Silence. The church will be open for private prayer. |
| 8:00PM |
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Service of the Lord's Passion
with Veneration fo the Cross and Communion.
No 12:10pm Mass on Good Friday |
HOLY SATURDAY — April 3 |
| 8:00PM |
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Easter Vigil
followed by reception in Brunsman Hall
No scheduled confessions or 5:15PM Mass on Holy Saturday |
EASTER SUNDAY — April 4
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7:00AM
9:30AM
Noon
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Mass |
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The Paschal Triduum
The word Triduum ( pronounced “TRIH-doo-uhm”) comes from the Latin and means “three days.”
Triduum refers to the three most
sacred days in the church year, beginning with the
evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday,
reaching its high point at the Easter Vigil and concluding
with evening prayer on Easter Sunday. It is one liturgy
in three interlocking movements:
- Holy Thursday: we wash one another’s feet
- Good Friday: reverence the cross
- Easter Vigil: light fires in the night,
proclaim the stories of our salvation,
and welcome new members
into the church through Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist
All are especially invited
to come together as community to celebrate
these sacred days.
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Holy Thursday Foot Washing
As part of the Holy Thursday
Liturgy of the Word, we
remember that moment of the Last
supper when Jesus washed the
feet of the apostles. In the quiet of
the first evening of Triduum, after
weeks of Lenten journeying, we bathe one another’s
feet in warm, scented water.
Stations will be placed throughout the church as
we are once again invited to do as Jesus instructed:
to be washed and to wash—acts of humility and
charity. Those who would like to participate will
remove their shoes and socks, and wait, seated,
until invited by the ushers to move towards the
nearest station. Participants will have their feet
washed and will then turn to wash the feet of the
next person.
This is a grace-filled experience, an opportunity to
practice the gospel message–to be of service to one
another, especially to those who are strangers to us.
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Holy Smoke!
If you are allergic or sensitive to
incense,
please note:
we will use
incense during our
Holy Thursday
and Easter Vigil liturgies.
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Weekend and Holy Day Liturgies
Our liturgies are vibrant and welcoming, nurturing people's spirituality and deepening their faith:
- A warm greeting at the doors
- Art and environment that nurtures our prayer
- Freshly baked Eucharistic bread
- Simply but beautifully adorned altar and ambo
- Special dramatic presentations of the Word
- "Singable" and spirit-filled music
- Committed use of inclusive language
- Innovative incorporation of sacred movement
- Challenging and affirming homilies
- Dedicated service of well-trained ministers
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Daily Mass
12:10PM in St. Clare Chapel
Mass is held Monday through Friday.
St. Clare Chapel is located in the breezeway between the Church and the Friary.
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Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
CLOW Program
9:30AM Mass
We invite your children (K-6th grades) to participate in our CLOW program at 9:30AM Mass.
This program is offered year-round except during summer.
No registration is required, and it's free.
Children are dismissed just after the opening prayers and go with an adult presider to the Parish
Center Chapel to hear the Word proclaimed and explained in more age-appropriate language. During
CLOW our children's choir sings. The children return during the Preparation of the Gifts.
Parents are welcome to accompany their children to the Parish Center Chapel during the Liturgy of
the Word and then return with them for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
More Information:
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Child Care / Nursery
9:30AM Mass
Nursery Program: During School Year
If you have a toddler (1-3 yrs old) and attend 9:30AM Mass, you may wish to check out our Parish Co-Op Nursery in the
"Nap Room" in the adjoining St. Francis Elementary. During the school year, free Childcare is provided by adult and teen volunteers.
Questions?
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Hearing-Impaired Devices
Available at all Masses: Saturday & Sunday
Personal hearing devices are available to assist those attending liturgies at St. Francis. If you would
like to use one, please ask an usher for assistance.
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Healing Prayer
After all Masses: Saturday & Sunday
Healing prayer ministers are available to pray for and with you at the doors of our Church after all Masses.
They may be identified by their badges.
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Coffee & Donuts
After 9:30AM Mass in Brunsman Hall
Please join us for coffee and donuts in Brunsman Hall (behind the Church) after 9:30AM Mass.
All are welcome!
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