Mass is the central act of worship in the life of a Catholic. Going to Mass is about spending time with God, but also receiving his graces (inner strength to live the Christian life). The name 'Mass' comes from the final blessing said by the priest in Latin ‘Ite missa es’ meaning “to send out” as Jesus Christ sent his disciples out to the world to take his teaching to them.
Please note that on Holy Days, Holidays, and during Advent and Lent there may be revisions to the standard schedule, please check alternate schedules.
Please note that on Holy Days, Holidays, and during Advent and Lent there may be revisions to the standard schedule, please check alternate schedules.
holy week worship schedule
Holy Week
Our schedule will differ from the usual weekly routine. The Sacred Triduum leads us to the celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 4, at 9pm at St. John Church.
PALM SUNDAY
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
Regular Sunday Worship Times
The 11:30am Mass at St. Michael Church will feature a Community Procession beginning at 11:15am.
7:30pm Hour of Reflection ..... St. John Church
HOLY THURSDAY
THURSDAY, APRIL 2
8:30am Morning Prayer ..... St. Gabriel Church
7pm Mass ..... St. Gabriel Church
7pm Mass ..... St. John Church*
7pm Mass ..... St. Michael Church
*Featuring Community Procession after Mass leading into the Chapel for Exposition and 9:45 Night Prayer
GOOD FRIDAY
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
8:30am Morning Prayer ..... St. Michael Church
12pm Stations of the Cross ..... St. John Church
12pm Passion Liturgy ..... St. Gabriel Church
1:30pm Passion Liturgy ..... St. Michael Church
7pm Passion Liturgy ..... St. John Church
HOLY SATURDAY
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
10am Morning Prayer .... St. John Chapel
11am Easter Basket Blessing ..... St. John Church
EASTER VIGIL
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
9pm ..... St. John Church
EASTER SUNDAY
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
8am Mass ..... St. Gabriel Church
8am Mass ..... St. Michael Church
9am Mass ..... St. John Church
9:30am Mass ..... St. Michael Church
10am Mass ..... St. Gabriel Church
11am Mass ..... St. John Church
11:30am Mass ..... St. Michael Church
Our schedule will differ from the usual weekly routine. The Sacred Triduum leads us to the celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 4, at 9pm at St. John Church.
PALM SUNDAY
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
Regular Sunday Worship Times
The 11:30am Mass at St. Michael Church will feature a Community Procession beginning at 11:15am.
7:30pm Hour of Reflection ..... St. John Church
HOLY THURSDAY
THURSDAY, APRIL 2
8:30am Morning Prayer ..... St. Gabriel Church
7pm Mass ..... St. Gabriel Church
7pm Mass ..... St. John Church*
7pm Mass ..... St. Michael Church
*Featuring Community Procession after Mass leading into the Chapel for Exposition and 9:45 Night Prayer
GOOD FRIDAY
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
8:30am Morning Prayer ..... St. Michael Church
12pm Stations of the Cross ..... St. John Church
12pm Passion Liturgy ..... St. Gabriel Church
1:30pm Passion Liturgy ..... St. Michael Church
7pm Passion Liturgy ..... St. John Church
HOLY SATURDAY
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
10am Morning Prayer .... St. John Chapel
11am Easter Basket Blessing ..... St. John Church
EASTER VIGIL
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
9pm ..... St. John Church
EASTER SUNDAY
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
8am Mass ..... St. Gabriel Church
8am Mass ..... St. Michael Church
9am Mass ..... St. John Church
9:30am Mass ..... St. Michael Church
10am Mass ..... St. Gabriel Church
11am Mass ..... St. John Church
11:30am Mass ..... St. Michael Church
SUNDAY MASS TIMES
Saturday
4pm St. John
5:30pm St. Michael
Sunday
8:00 a.m. St. Gabriel
9:00 a.m. St. John
9:00am St. Michael
10:00 a.m. St. Gabriel
11:00 a.m. St. John
11:30 St. Michael
Spanish Language
First Sunday of the Month
5 p.m. St. Gabriel
*This schedule is subject to change on Holy Days, Holidays, and during Advent and Lent.
Please check alternate schedules.
4pm St. John
5:30pm St. Michael
Sunday
8:00 a.m. St. Gabriel
9:00 a.m. St. John
9:00am St. Michael
10:00 a.m. St. Gabriel
11:00 a.m. St. John
11:30 St. Michael
Spanish Language
First Sunday of the Month
5 p.m. St. Gabriel
*This schedule is subject to change on Holy Days, Holidays, and during Advent and Lent.
Please check alternate schedules.
weekday mass times
Monday
8:30 a.m. St. John
Tuesday
8:30 a.m. St. John
8:30am St. Michael*
Wednesday
12:00 p.m. St. Gabriel
7:00 p.m. St. Michael
Thursday
8:30 a.m. St. Gabriel*
8:30am St. John
Friday
8:30 a.m. St. Michael
Saturday
9:00 a.m. St. Gabriel
*school days only
8:30 a.m. St. John
Tuesday
8:30 a.m. St. John
8:30am St. Michael*
Wednesday
12:00 p.m. St. Gabriel
7:00 p.m. St. Michael
Thursday
8:30 a.m. St. Gabriel*
8:30am St. John
Friday
8:30 a.m. St. Michael
Saturday
9:00 a.m. St. Gabriel
*school days only
holy days
There are additional holy days throughout the year on which Catholics should take the time to attend Mass. These days are seen as wonderful celebrations and are held in great honor in the Catholic Faith.
Two of the five Holy Days listed below; Immaculate Conception of Mary and the Nativity (Christmas); are always Holy Days of obligation regardless of weekday. All Saints, Mary the Mother of God and the Assumption are not Holy Days of obligation if they fall on a Saturday or Monday.
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God: January 1
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: August 15
7 p.m. (August 14 Vigil) | St. Michael
8:30 a.m. | St. Gabriel
12:00 p.m. | St. Gabriel & St. John
7 p.m. | St. Michael
Solemnity of All Saints: November 1
8:30 a.m. | St. Gabriel School Mass
8:30 a.m. | St. Michael School Mass
12:00 p.m. | St. Gabriel
12:00 p.m. | St. Michael
7 p.m. | St. John
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary: December 8
Christmas: December 25
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Two of the five Holy Days listed below; Immaculate Conception of Mary and the Nativity (Christmas); are always Holy Days of obligation regardless of weekday. All Saints, Mary the Mother of God and the Assumption are not Holy Days of obligation if they fall on a Saturday or Monday.
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God: January 1
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: August 15
7 p.m. (August 14 Vigil) | St. Michael
8:30 a.m. | St. Gabriel
12:00 p.m. | St. Gabriel & St. John
7 p.m. | St. Michael
Solemnity of All Saints: November 1
8:30 a.m. | St. Gabriel School Mass
8:30 a.m. | St. Michael School Mass
12:00 p.m. | St. Gabriel
12:00 p.m. | St. Michael
7 p.m. | St. John
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary: December 8
Christmas: December 25
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holidays
One daily Mass will be offered within our Family of Parishes on Federal Holidays.
All Federal Holiday Masses will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. regardless of location.
Memorial Day
9am St. Michael Church
Independence Day
9am St. Gabriel Church
Thanksgiving Day
2025 9am St. Michael Church
2026 9am St. John Church
2027 9am St. Michael Church
2028 9am St. John Church
Labor Day
9:00 a.m. St. John Church
All Federal Holiday Masses will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. regardless of location.
Memorial Day
9am St. Michael Church
Independence Day
9am St. Gabriel Church
Thanksgiving Day
2025 9am St. Michael Church
2026 9am St. John Church
2027 9am St. Michael Church
2028 9am St. John Church
Labor Day
9:00 a.m. St. John Church
ghanaian mass program
Ghanaian Masses are celebrated at St. Gabriel Church when they are not hosted at the Mother Church. These Masses are not planned by our liturgical team, but are coordinated through the Mother Church for the Ghanaian Catholic community and hosted at our parish. These Masses are celebrated on select Sundays at 1pm. Please refer to the schedule below for specific dates. All are welcome to attend and celebrate with this vibrant faith community.
CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is a wonderful way for our children aged 4 years-4th grade to experience the weekend readings in a way they can understand during Mass.
September-March
1st Sunday of the Month | 9 a.m. Mass | St. John Church
2nd Sunday of the Month | 9 a.m. Mass | St. Michael Church
4th Sunday of the Month | 10 a.m. Mass | St. Gabriel Church
September-March
1st Sunday of the Month | 9 a.m. Mass | St. John Church
2nd Sunday of the Month | 9 a.m. Mass | St. Michael Church
4th Sunday of the Month | 10 a.m. Mass | St. Gabriel Church
RECONCILIATION SERVICES
St. Gabriel Church
Saturday .... 9:30 a.m.
St. John Church
Thursday .... 6pm
St. Michael Church
Saturday ... 4:30pm
Wednesday ..... 6pm
Saturday .... 9:30 a.m.
St. John Church
Thursday .... 6pm
St. Michael Church
Saturday ... 4:30pm
Wednesday ..... 6pm
exposition & prayer services
St. Michael
Monday ..... 6pm (Adoration)
Monday ..... 7pm (Evening Prayer)
St. John
Thursday ..... 6pm (Adoration)
St. Gabriel
Saturday ..... 9:30am (Adoration)
Saturday ..... 10:30am (Benediction)
Monday ..... 6pm (Adoration)
Monday ..... 7pm (Evening Prayer)
St. John
Thursday ..... 6pm (Adoration)
St. Gabriel
Saturday ..... 9:30am (Adoration)
Saturday ..... 10:30am (Benediction)
rosary prayer services
St. Gabriel
Wednesday ..... Following Noon Mass
St. John the Evangelist
First weekend of each month,
30 minutes before each Mass.
St. Michael
Friday ..... 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday ..... Following Noon Mass
St. John the Evangelist
First weekend of each month,
30 minutes before each Mass.
St. Michael
Friday ..... 9:00 a.m.
EXPOSITION & PRAYER SERVICES
St. Michael
Monday ..... 6pm (Adoration)
Monday ..... 7pm (Evening Prayer)
St. John
Thursday ..... 6pm (Adoration)
St. Gabriel
Saturday ..... 9:30am (Adoration)
Saturday ..... 10:30am (Benediction)
Monday ..... 6pm (Adoration)
Monday ..... 7pm (Evening Prayer)
St. John
Thursday ..... 6pm (Adoration)
St. Gabriel
Saturday ..... 9:30am (Adoration)
Saturday ..... 10:30am (Benediction)
Mass Intention
Please contact the respective Parish Office to have a Mass offered for your loved one.
Mass is a space where we all gather to pray. We pray as a community for one another, for the church and for all those most in need of God’s mercy, grace and peace. Part of the prayer of the priest is they offer the Mass for a specific intention. These special intentions are often in memorial of a loved one who has died, or as an intercession for one who is sick. Many try to have a “Mass said” for their parents around the anniversaries of their deaths. Some have a Mass said for their wedding anniversary or in celebration of miraculous healing.
This tradition of having a special prayer intention for the Mass dates to the second century. Each Sunday, when possible, the Mass intentions for one of the Masses is to be offered for the Parish. The focus of the liturgy has multiple layers of prayer with the intention being like a program running in the background. When the Mass is being offered for a loved one, try to attend the Liturgy. It feels like a grace-filled moment to have connected those prayers to the prayer of the Church.
We encourage you to consider two practical implications: One, listen for the intention Mass during the Universal prayer or read in the bulletin who the Mass is offered for and indeed pray for that intention. And the second is to remember that you are welcome to request a special Mass intention. You can do this through the parish offices. While there is a customary stipend of five dollars often given, it is not necessary if one cannot afford it. Mass stipends do not go to the priest, they are used to provide materially for the Mass, like for candles or bread and wine. Most importantly, when you ask for a Mass to be offered for a special intention, you invite the body of Christ to pray with you.
Mass is a space where we all gather to pray. We pray as a community for one another, for the church and for all those most in need of God’s mercy, grace and peace. Part of the prayer of the priest is they offer the Mass for a specific intention. These special intentions are often in memorial of a loved one who has died, or as an intercession for one who is sick. Many try to have a “Mass said” for their parents around the anniversaries of their deaths. Some have a Mass said for their wedding anniversary or in celebration of miraculous healing.
This tradition of having a special prayer intention for the Mass dates to the second century. Each Sunday, when possible, the Mass intentions for one of the Masses is to be offered for the Parish. The focus of the liturgy has multiple layers of prayer with the intention being like a program running in the background. When the Mass is being offered for a loved one, try to attend the Liturgy. It feels like a grace-filled moment to have connected those prayers to the prayer of the Church.
We encourage you to consider two practical implications: One, listen for the intention Mass during the Universal prayer or read in the bulletin who the Mass is offered for and indeed pray for that intention. And the second is to remember that you are welcome to request a special Mass intention. You can do this through the parish offices. While there is a customary stipend of five dollars often given, it is not necessary if one cannot afford it. Mass stipends do not go to the priest, they are used to provide materially for the Mass, like for candles or bread and wine. Most importantly, when you ask for a Mass to be offered for a special intention, you invite the body of Christ to pray with you.
A COMMUNITY OF CHRIST'S FOLLOWERS. |