Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, a distinct liturgy that begins with a Gospel reading of Jesus’s journey to Jerusalem at the entrance of the worship space. Those attending the service receive palms, a reminder of Scripture telling us that people welcomed Jesus by laying down their cloaks and waving palm branches (John 12:13). Palm… Continue reading * Palm Sunday *
Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday, the day Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey. On this day, we celebrate Jesus' triumphal entry into the city. It is a time to remember the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Holy Week is a time for great joy and celebration. It is a time to… Continue reading * HOLY WEEK *
Holy Thursday begins the Easter Triduum–the three days leading up to Jesus’ Resurrection. Its formal name is Mass of the Lord’s Supper, which was the first celebration of the Eucharist. This liturgy includes the reception of the Holy Oils, in which the Oil of the Sick, the Oil of Catechumens, and the Holy Chrism are… Continue reading * Holy Thursday *
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion, commonly known as Good Friday, is the only day in the entire year in which no Mass is celebrated. It’s a solemn day that calls for fasting and abstinence. Stations of the Cross are popular on Good Friday. The main service on Good Friday features no procession. The Passion… Continue reading * Good Friday *
The Mass on Holy Saturday is the Easter Vigil, though its full reference on the USCCB schedule of daily reading is “Easter Sunday The Resurrection of the Lord Holy Saturday At the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter.” This is the most unique and perhaps most important liturgy of the year. The Easter… Continue reading * Easter Vigil – Holy Saturday *
Easter is the most important liturgical time for Catholics. It celebrates Jesus's victory of sin and death and salvation for mankind. It is God's greatest act of love to redeem mankind. Easter Sunday Mass is acknowledgement and celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord The festive atmosphere continues from the Easter Vigil, with the worship… Continue reading * Easter Sunday *
World Day of Prayer for Vocations – 4th Sunday in Easter World Day of Prayer will be observed on Sunday, April 30, 2023 also known as "Good Shepherd Sunday." The purpose of this day is to publicly fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt… Continue reading World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Women's Retreat, Pathways to Prayer, May 13th 10:00am-3:45pm at Our Lady of the Snows Parish Center. $20 per person, lunch provided. Please register by May 7th. Cash or check, mail or bring your registration form (available in the back of the church) to the Our Lady of the Snows Parish Office Attn: Mariah Nickerson 1138… Continue reading Women’s Retreat – Pathways to Prayer – Our Lady of the Snows
Mother Daughter Retreat at Our Lady of the Wisdom Newman Center Saturday May 27, 2023 9:00am-12:00pm. All mothers and daughters (ages 17-25 years old) are invited (aunt, godmother, grandmother etc). Pray. Connect. Listen. Play. Learn. Grow. Session led by Grace Kengle MA, DRE. For more information read below or contact gracekengle@gmail.com
New Beginnings Grief Support Presents SELF-CARE DURING GRIEVING Memorial Day, May 29, 4:00 St. Gall Library “BLESSED ARE THEY WHO MOURN FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED (MT 5:4)” Grieving is tough and especially so during holidays when we can often feel alone in our pain. We can seek God as refuge, and know, that if… Continue reading New Beginnings Grief Support – St. Gall Library
An evening of music, storytelling, and reflection with Janèt Sullivan Whitaker.
Men's Bible Study, Our Lady of the Snows Parish Center 7:00-8:00pm Twice a month, men gather at OLS Parish center to reflect on the Bible. Hosted by Josh Totten.
