STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Saturdays during Lent
OLS Church
Stations of the Cross will be prayed following the 9:00 AM every Saturday during Lent. All are encouraged to participate in this Lenten practice of The Way of the Cross.
FAMILY MASS
Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 9:30 AM
OLS Church
All families in the parish are invited to attend and children are encouraged to participate in the monthly session of Breaking Open the Word.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Friday, March 6, 2020 at 7:00 PM
OLS Church
The Nocturnal Adoration Society conducts Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 7:00 PM in the church. A Holy Hour will begin at 8:00 PM and conclude with benediction. All are invited to spend time before the Blessed Sacrament before Lent.
GATHERING OF MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY
Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Parish Meeting Room
All ministers of hospitality are asked to attend and share in some breakfast foods and fellowship and prepare for upcoming liturgical events including the Holy Week services.
GIRL SCOUT SUNDAY
Sunday, March 8, 2020
OLS Church
At the 12:30 AM Mass the Girl Scouts will receive special recognition and a blessing. Also, delicious Girl Scout cookies will be on sale in the Gathering Space after all the Masses.
PARISH LENTEN MISSION
Monday, March 9th to Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
OLS Church
We welcome Father Cedric Pisegna, C.P., host of “LIVE With Passion” on cable television
including EWTN, NETNY and CFN. Each day there will be a Mission talk at the 9:00 AM
Mass and in the evening at 7:30 PM. Please call the Parish Office for more details.
CONFIRMATION RETREAT
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Bishop Chappetto Hall
Beginning at 9:00 AM our Confirmation candidates will take part in this annual retreat. Please keep these young men and women in your prayers.
FIRST PENANCE
Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM
OLS Church
Boys and girls will celebrate for the first time God’s forgiveness through the sacrament of penance and reconciliation. We thank the teachers, catechists and parents for preparing the children for this special occasion in their young lives.
IRISH BREAKFAST
Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 10:30 AM
St. Joseph Hall
Commemorating Saint Patrick’s Day a traditional Irish breakfast will be served with scrambled eggs, home fries, Irish “banger” sausages, Irish soda bread, fried tomatoes, coffee, tea and much more. Featuring LIVE entertainment with musician Francis Lees there will be raffles, 50/50 chances. Tickets are $12.00 per person and $5.00 for children (16 years and under.) No tickets will be sold at the door.
ST. JOSEPH’S MASS & TABLE
Tuesday, March 19, 2020
OLS Church & Bishop Chappetto Hall
A solemn Mass will be celebrated in the church at 9:00 AM followed by a blessing of the St. Joseph’s Table where breakfast foods will be shared with all.
PARISH VOLUNTEER PARTY
Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 6:00 PM
St. Joseph Hall
All parish volunteers are welcomed to this annual event sponsored by the Parish Staff to say thank you for your dedication and service to the parish. This year’s theme is “March Madness” and please be sure to fill out the response form in the Sunday bulletin before Wednesday, March 18th.
BAKE SALE
Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 9:00 AM
St. Joseph Hall
The Rosary Society sponsors a delicious sale of baked and homemade goods for everyone’s enjoyment at breakfast and dessert at dinner. Stop by, browse and buy some scrumptious delights!
FILM PRESENTATION: PADRE PIO: MIRACLE MAN
Tuesdays, March 24th and 31st, 2020 at 9:45 AM
Parish Meeting Room
Sponsored by the Spirituality Committee, come and learn more about this Capuchin friar who received the stigmata and spent much of his life devoted to the sick and suffering. St. Padre Pio has had great impact on the Church and became one of the most important holy figures in Church History and Spirituality. Invite friends and fellow parishioners to join you!
AUCTION NIGHT
Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 6:30 PM
Bishop Chappetto Hall
The Home Academy Association hosts its annual Auction Sale of fabulous gifts and packages. Admission is FREE and will include light snacks and drinks. Going once . . . going twice . . . SOLD!”
WINTER BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday, March 29, 2020 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
St. Joseph Hall
Sponsored by the Filipino American Community all eligible and new donors are encouraged to give the Gift of Life.
PALM CROSS SALE
Sunday, March 29, 2020
OLS Church
A tradition of decorating the gravesites of our beloved dead for Easter begins with palm crosses for Palm Sunday. It is a fitting tribute to the faithful departed to be remembered at the start of Holy Week. This year the Special Events Committee will have palm crosses for purchase after all the Masses. Each cross cost $8.00.