April 20 - Regular Mass Times

8:30a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m. ~ 7:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the foundation of the Christian faith and the ultimate triumph of life over death. The Church rejoices with festive Masses, joyful music, and the return of "Alleluia" after 40 days of Lent. It marks the beginning of the 50-day Easter season, a time of joy, renewal, and celebration of new life in Christ.

April 27 - Regular Mass Times. Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration after 11:00 am Mass

Jesus, I trust in You

Eucharistic procession, Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Benediction. Refreshments provided.

Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated on the second Sunday of Easter (the Octave day of Easter) . This feast calls the Church to rejoice in the merciful love of God through Saint Faustina’s revelations and prayers.

We are invited to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet Novena starting on Good Friday in preparation to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. Additionally, “the soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion [on this feast] will obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment [plenary indulgence]” (Diary of Saint Faustina 699)“

June 1 - Regular Mass Times

8:30 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m. ~ 7:00 p.m.

The Ascension marks 40 days of Easter, celebrating Jesus’ ascent into Heaven after His resurrection. It is a Holy Day of obligation but it might be observed the following Sunday.

Scripture Reading

“God made the wild animals, the tame animals, and all the small crawling animals produce more of their kind. God saw that this was good.” (Gn.1:25)

Ant.1 To you, Lord, be highest glory and praise for ever, alleluia.

Canticle – Daniel 3:57-88,56
Let all creatures praise the Lord
All you servants of the Lord, sing praise to him 

(Revelation 19:5)                      

Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord.
Praise and exalt him above all forever.
Angels of the Lord, bless the Lord.
You heavens, bless the Lord.
All you waters above the heavens, bless the Lord.
All you hosts of the Lord, bless the Lord.
Sun and moon, bless the Lord.
Stars of heaven, bless the Lord.

Every shower and dew, bless the Lord.
All you winds, bless the Lord.

Fire and heat, bless the Lord.
Cold and chill, bless the Lord.
Dew and rain, bless the Lord.
Frost and chill, bless the Lord.
Ice and snow, bless the Lord.
Nights and days, bless the Lord.
Light and darkness, bless the Lord.
Lightnings and clouds, bless the Lord.

Let the earth bless the Lord.
Praise and exalt him above all forever.
Mountains and hills, bless the Lord.
Everything growing from the earth, bless the Lord.
You springs, bless the Lord.
Seas and rivers, bless the Lord.
You dolphins and all water creatures, bless the Lord.
All you birds of the air, bless the Lord.
All you beasts, wild and tame, bless the Lord.
You sons of men, bless the Lord.                                    2

O Israel, bless the Lord.
Praise and exalt him above all forever.
Priests of the Lord, bless the Lord.
Servants of the Lord, bless the Lord.
Spirits and souls of the just, bless the Lord.
Holy men of humble heart, bless the Lord.
Hananiah, Azariah, Mishael, bless the Lord.
Praise and exalt him above all forever.

Let us bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Let us praise and exalt him above all forever.
Blessed are you, Lord, in the firmament of heaven.
Praiseworthy and glorious and exalted above all forever.

Ant. To you, Lord, be highest glory and praise for ever, alleluia.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
— as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Psalm-prayer

Lord, extolled in the heights by angelic powers, you are also praised by all earth’s creatures, each in its own way. With all the splendor of heavenly worship, you still delight in such tokens of love as earth can offer. May heaven and earth together acclaim you as King. May the praise that is sung in heaven resound in the heart of every creature on earth.                                                                    3

St. Francis of Assisi

Make me an instrument of your peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

Final prayer

"Blessed are you, Lord God, creator of all living things. You have given animals as a part of our lives to bring us joy and companionship. We thank you for the gift of these wonderful creatures and ask for your blessings upon them. Grant them health, happiness, and may they bring us joy for many years to come."

Who was St. Francis of Assisi and why is he associated with animals?

St. Francis of Assisi was a Catholic saint who lived in the 12th and 13th centuries. He is associated with animals because of his deep love and respect for all creatures. St. Francis saw animals as part of God’s creation and believed that they should be treated with kindness and care. He often preached to animals and even had a special bond with birds, who would

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April 13 - Regular Mass Times

5:30pm (Sat.) ~ 8:30 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m. ~ 7:00 p.m

Palm Sunday is the final Sunday of Lent, the beginning of Holy Week, and commemorates the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem, days before He was crucified.

April 17 - Mass and All-Night Adoration

7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday, commemorates the Last Supper where Jesus instituted the Eucharist and the priesthood.

8:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. All-Night Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Parish Center

The evening ends with a solemn procession and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, marking the beginning of the Easter Triduum. Please join us to be with Jesus and adore Him.

When he returned to his disciples he found them asleep. He said to Peter, “So you could not keep watch with me for one hour?” Matthew 26, 40

April 18 - Stations of the Cross, Lord’s Passion, and Pésame

3:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross

The Stations of the Cross (also called the Way of the Cross) is a powerful Catholic devotion that reflects on 14 key events of Jesus’ final hours —from His condemnation to His burial.

6:00 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus, marking it as one of the most solemn days in the Catholic Church. There is no Mass, but a special liturgy is held that includes the Passion reading, veneration of the cross, and Holy Communion. It is a day of fasting, silence, and deep reflection on Christ's sacrifice for humanity.

7:00 p.m. Pésame a la Virgen

The "Pésame a la Virgen" is a beautiful and emotional prayer in Spanish that expresses sorrow and compassion toward the Virgin Mary for the suffering she endured during the Passion of her Son, Jesus.

April 19 - Easter Vigil

7:00 p.m. The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night

Holy Saturday is a quiet, solemn day when the Church waits at the tomb of Christ, remembering His death and descent to the dead. It is a day of silence, prayer, and anticipation before the joy of Easter. That night, the Easter Vigil celebrates Christ’s Resurrection with fire, Scripture, sacraments, and the return of “Alleluia.”

April 20 - Regular Mass Times

8:30a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m. ~ 7:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the foundation of the Christian faith and the ultimate triumph of life over death. The Church rejoices with festive Masses, joyful music, and the return of "Alleluia" after 40 days of Lent. It marks the beginning of the 50-day Easter season, a time of joy, renewal, and celebration of new life in Christ.