Important Dates for April:
Tuesday, April 1st - Knights of Columbus Senior Scholarship Application opens.
- Application link will close April 20th.
Friday, April 4th 6:00 p.m. - Youth led Stations of the Cross
- Followed by Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
Monday, April 7th 6:15 - 8:00 p.m. - Youth Night
- We will be stuffing Easter Eggs with candy for the Church Easter Egg Hunt
- Meet in the lower level of the parking garage
Friday, April 18th - Good Friday
Saturday, April 19th 8:30 p.m. - Easter Vigil
Sunday, April 20th - Easter
- Mass offered at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 12:00 p.m.
Calling all Seniors....the 2025 Jack Bibbs Memorial Scholarship application is open!
The Knights of Columbus Scholarship is intended to recognize a High School senior who has demonstrated commitment to their Catholic faith, school, church, community and exhibited academic achievement. Up to two $2,500 scholarships will be rewarded. Applications will close on April 20th. Winners will be announced at the 9:15 Mass on May 18th. Click the link below to apply.
Favorites of Deacon Mark and Deacon Mike - Lent/Easter Edition!
Deacon Mark & Deacon Mike were kind to answer a few questions about their favorites for Lent/Easter. I hope you enjoy reading their responses!
- What is your favorite "meatless" meal for Fridays in Lent?
- Dcn. Mark: Smoke Salmon Sandwich
- Dcn. Mike: Fried shrimp & oysters are my favorite, but not much of a sacrifice. My favorite sacrificial meatless meal is tuna casserole.
- What is one piece of advice you'd like to share with youth to help them finish the 2nd half of Lent?
- Dcn. Mark: Ask God to reveal the beauty of Lent to you.
- Dcn. Mike: Read and heed Isaiah 58: 6-7. True fasting is more than simply giving up something for Lent. We are also obliged to share and care for the poor.
- What is your favorite tradition (or moment) within the Church during Lent, Triduum, and/or Easter?
- Dcn. Mark: Chrism Mass and Easter Vigil
- Dcn. Mike: Easter Vigil Mass. It is long, but very meaningful for me.
- What is your favorite Lent/Easter tradition outside the Church?
- Dcn. Mark: Gathering with family on Easter Sunday afternoon
- Dcn. Mike: Family gatherings and meals on Easter Sunday
Holy Week
Palm Sunday
- Normal Mass times
Holy Thursday
- 7:00 p.m. Mass followed by Adoration in the Chapel until midnight
Good Friday
- 12:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross
- 3:00 p.m. Seven Last Words and Divine Mercy Chaplet
- 7:00 p.m. Passion of the Lord
- 8:30 p.m. Easter Vigil
- 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 12:00 p.m. Easter Mass
- 10:00 a.m. Children's Easter Egg Hunt
April Devotion - The Holy Eucharist
The month of April is dedicated to the Holy Eucharist, which is the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ. The Eucharist is central to the Catholic faith, as it represents the real presence of Christ in the world. During the month of April, Catholics are encouraged to deepen their devotion to the Eucharist through various practices, such as attending Eucharistic Adoration and participating in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Eucharistic Adoration is a practice that involves spending time in prayer and contemplation in front of the Blessed Sacrament, which is a consecrated host that represents the real presence of Christ. This practice allows Catholics to deepen their relationship with Christ and express their love and gratitude for His sacrifice.
