Daily reflection booklets from the Diocese of Saginaw: These black-covered reflection books are available on tables in the Gathering Space until supplies last.
In-person Stations of the Cross: 7:30 pm on Fridays during Lent in the church. Download the Stations of the Cross guide in the Documents module.
St. Francis Day for Life: 10:00 am-4:00 pm Saturday, March 20 at the Carhart Clinic in Bethesda. Sign up for an hour to stand vigil and pray for the unborn.
Outdoor Stations of the Cross: 3:30 pm on Palm Sunday.
Fasting and Almsgiving
Catholic Relief Services activities: Rice Bowls will be placed on tables in the Gathering Space until supplies last. Read more.
Share the Cross - Crosses for Haiti: Pick up an envelope off the table in the Gathering Space to support this virtual drive benefitting the Haiti Medical Mission in our sister parish. Download a letter on the Share the Cross drive in the Documents module.
Special Liturgies and Services
Virtual Lenten Parish Mission: Presented by clergy, parish staff and parishioners at 8 pm on the following Fridays during Lent: February 26, March 5, 12, and 19. See the flyer in the Documents module and sign up through Flocknote. The Zoom link and a passcode will be provided to you before the mission.
Confession: Heard from 7:00-8:00 pm February 24 and March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 and from 3:30-4:30 pm on Saturdays in the St. Clare Chapel of the Rectory. .
Recurring Virtual Prayers
Morning Prayer at 7:30 am every day. Led by Deacon Jim Datovech.
Evening Prayerat 7:30 pm every day, except for Fridays during Lent, when it will be at 7:00 pm. Led by Deacon Jim Datovech.
Parish Rosary at 4 pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Led by Fr. John Dillon.
Rosary in Spanish at 6:30 pm every Tuesday. Led by Deacon Will Garcia.
Schedule of Upcoming Liturgies, Prayers and Services
Sunday, February 28: Sunday online Mass premiering at 10:00 am from the St. Clare Chapel of the Rectory. Celebrated by Fr. John Dillon.
Wednesday, February 24. Votive Mass in the Time of Pandemic premiering at 7:00 pm from the St. Clare Chapel of the Rectory. Celebrated by Fr. John Dillon.
We wish you and your families a time of reflection, penitence, contemplation and, eventually, celebration!