Lenten Programs - 2008

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Lenten Mission

Reconciliation

Seder

 

"I do not want the sinner to die,           
     but to turn back to me and live.
Ez 33:11

LENT begins in just a few days.
The six weeks of Lent are a time of preparation for Holy Week and the great Feast of the Resurrection. Please take advantage of the many opportunities offered in the Cathedral for spiritual renewal.

 

 Ash Wednesday (Feb 6)

Masses: at 7:00 am,
                      8:00 am,
                    12:10 pm, and
                      7:30 pm

  Ashes: will be distributed at all Masses and 
                at two children’s Prayer Services (open to all)
                    9:30 am (SFS), and
                    4:15 pm
(Rel. Ed.).

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 Daily Mass

Masses: Monday - Friday, 7:00 and 8:00 am, & 12:10 pm 
                 Saturday, 8:00 am

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 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration

 

 

Perpetual Adoration began at St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral on October 4, 2003 in The Lady Chapel (Parish Center - 45 Library Place - side entrance).

The Lady Chapel is now open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

 

 

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 Stations of the Cross

The stations will be prayed on Fridays:
     at 12:45 pm (after the 12:10 PM mass), followed by the Devine Mercy Chaplet;
     1:30 pm (SFC School),  and  at  7:30 pm.

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 Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer is prayed throughout the year:

Mon. - Sat.: 7:40 AM (See modified schedule for Holy Week)

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 Rosary

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Mon. - Fri.: 11:45 AM (Prior to the 12:10 Mass)
           Sat.: After the 8:00 AM Mass.

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Enrich your family’s faith journey during Lent by joining other St. Francis families at a series of Family Rosary Nights at 7:30pm. We will meet in the Solarium on Mondays, February 25, March 3 and March 10.

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 Tuesday Lecture Series

February 19, at 7:30pm.
           "Benedict XVI and the Future of Catholicism"
            John Allen - (CNN Vatican Correspondent, columnist & author)


February 26, at 7:30pm.
           "Cathedral: The People’s Church"
            Msgr. Michael Alliegro -
               
(Cathedral Rector &
                 Diocesan Exec. Dir. of Dept. of Worship and Liturgical Formation)


March 4, at 7:30pm.
           "Christian Hospitality to Global Solidarity"
            Rev. Joseph Kerrigan -
               
(Diocesan Dir. of Catholic Relief Services &
                 Catholic Campaign for Human Development)


March 11, at 7:30pm.
           "The Catholic as Citizen"
            Rev. Richard Neuhaus -
           
(Editor of "First Things magazine", lecturer and author)
 

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 Thursdays of Lent

Presented by Bishop Edward T. Hughes during 12:10 Mass
 on Thursdays, February 7 -  March 13.

 Theme:
”Reflections on the Eucharist, based on the Lord’s apparition
                   to the disciples on the way to Emmaus.”

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 Lenten Mission

Sunday - Wednesday, February 10 - 12, 7:30 pm
   Fr. Anthony Marie Baetzold, CFR
   (The Feb. 12th Healing Service was cancelled do to weather
     and is rescheduled for Monday, February 25.)

See weekly bulletin for further details.

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 Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturdays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm, and  6:00 - 6:30 pm.
          (also see Holy Week Schedule)

 

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 Bread and Soup Dinner

Thursday, March 6, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Cathedral Community Room
         See Bulletin for details.

 

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 Fish & Chips Dinner

Friday, February 29 from 4:30 - 7:30pm in the Community Room.

 

Tickets will be on sale in the breezeway after Masses on the weekends of Feb. 16/17 and Feb. 23/24. Please Note: Tickets must be purchased in advance by Wednesday, February 27.
       See Bulletin for details.

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 Seder - Pascal Meal

Tuesday, March, 18 at 7:00 PM in the Cathedral Community Room.
       

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