Christ will raise us up "on the last day"; but it is also true that, in a certain way, we have already risen with Christ. For, by virtue of the Holy Spirit, Christian life is already now on earth a participation in the death and

Resurrection of Christ ...

Catechism of the Catholic Church, Part One, Section Two, Chapter 3, Article 11, I, 1002

Fridays in Lent

During Fridays in Lent, the faithful are invited to participate in the following activities:

• St. Mary School Stations of the Cross - (2:30 PM in the Cathedral unless otherwise noted)

  • March 11

  • March 18

  • March 25 - School Gym

  • April 1 - No Stations (No School)

  • April 8

  • April 15

• Evening Prayer - (5:45 PM in the Cathedral)

• Soup Suppers and Fish Dinners - (6:15 PM in Bishops Memorial Hall)

  • February 19 - Fish Dinner Sponsored By The Knights of Columbus (Reservations Required)

  • February 26 - Soup Supper Sponsored By Rachel Witt Family

  • March 5 - Soup Supper Sponsored Women's CRHP

  • March 12 - Fish Dinner Sponsored By The Knights of Columbus (Reservations Required)

  • March 26 - Fish Dinner Sponsored By The Knights of Columbus (Reservations Required)

• Stations of the Cross - (7:00 PM in the Cathedral)

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Other Lenten Activities

Penance Services - Click here for the Lenten and Easter reconciliation schedule.

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RCIA Calendar

March 13

• Rite of Sending - 9:00 AM Mass

• Rite of Election - 3:00 PM Liturgy of the Word

March 20

• Rite of Sending - 9:00 AM Mass

• Call to Continuing Conversion - 3:00 PM Liturgy of the Word

March 27

• The Scrutinies - 9:00 AM Mass

April 3

• The Scrutinies - 9:00 AM Mass

April 10

• The Scrutinies - 9:00 AM Mass

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Holy Week

Penance Services - Click here for the Lenten and Easter reconciliation schedule.

Chrism Mass - April 19

(7:00 PM in the Cathedral) - The Chrism Mass is a special Mass at which the oil of the sick, the oil of catechumens, and the holy chrism are blessed by the bishop.  These oils are used throughout the year for the sacraments of baptism, anointing of the sick, confirmation, and holy orders.  The oils are then presented to the local parish community.  Since St. Mary is the cathedral for the diocese, the diocesan supply of oils, in addition to her own parish supply, are reserved at the Cathedral.

Tenebrae - April 22

(7:30 PM in the Cathedral) - Tenebræ (darkness) is the name given to the service of Matins and Lauds belonging to the last three days of Holy Week.  It is the start of the Church's bereavement of Christ's Passion and Burial.  The service includes psalms, hymns, choral works, and prayers.  Texts used within the service usually include the book of Lamentations.  Lighting is gradually reduced throughout the service, initially being fully lit (often including candles), extinguishing and reduction of light occurring throughout, and eventually ending in darkness (thus the name of the service).

The Triduum

Holy Thursday - April 21

(10:15 AM in the Cathedral) - Prayer Service.

(7:00 PM in the Cathedral) - The Mass of the Lord's Supper solemnly commemorates the institution of the Eucharist and is the oldest of the observances of Holy Week. 

Throughout Holy Thursday, the Tabernacle will be empty.  The empty Tabernacle and the celebration of only one Mass emphasizes the reality that the Eucharist is a gift not to be taken for granted.  At the end of Mass, the Eucharist will be placed in the Tabernacle for veneration.  Afterwards, it will be removed from the Tabernacle and reserved in the sacristy.

Good Friday - April 22

(Noon in the Cathedral) - The Stations of the Cross help the faithful to make a pilgrimage to the chief scenes of suffering and death of Jesus.  Come and walk with the Lord in His great sacrifice.

(1:30 PM and 7:00 PM in the Cathedral) - Participate in the service of the Lord's Passion.

Holy Saturday - April 23 - Click here for information about the Easter Vigil Mass.

Easter Sunday - April 24 - Click here for information about the Easter Sunday Masses.

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