8March 2026

Third Sunday of Lent

  1. Liturgical Calendar

    • According to the precepts of the Church, every Catholic is obliged at least once a year, during the Easter season (that is, during Lent and Easter Time) to receive the Sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist. Please remember in your prayers the catechumens preparing for the Sacraments of Christian Initiation and those preparing to be received into full communion with the Catholic Church.
    • Fridays of Lent: Join us every Friday during Lent for Holy Mass in English at 19:00 in the Friary chapel, followed immediately by the Stations of the Cross in the church.
    • Our parish invites you to support those in need through two practical methods this Lent. You may make a financial contribution using the envelopes provided at the church entrance, or donate non-perishable food items in the collection box near the altar. Our religious sisters will distribute all contributions to the poor and needy.
    • Sacrament of Reconciliation Schedule: The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available at the following times:

    Regular Schedule:
    ● Sundays: 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    ● First Fridays: 17:00 (during Eucharistic Adoration)
    ● Saturdays: 16:30 during Eucharistic Adoration (upon request)
    ● Confessions are also available by appointment at any time. Please contact the priest to schedule a time.
    Special Times:
    ● March 30, 2025: 18:00–19:00 and from 20:00 (as long as penitents are waiting)
    Lenten Fridays:
    ● 18:30 (upon request)
    ● After Stations of the Cross (upon request)
    For Lenten confessions, please speak with the priest before or after Mass. 2. Parish Reminders

    • Mass Intentions: Mass intention envelopes are available at the entrances of the chapel and church. Please complete all required details with your love offerings ($10 per intention), seal the envelope, and return it to Fr. Michal or the Sacristy.
    • Volunteers for Readings: If you are interested in proclaiming the readings on Sundays, please contact Rashmi D'Souza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com. Readings for upcoming Sundays are assigned in advance to registered members.
    • Bible Reading Guide: You can access daily readings on the USCCB website: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading
    • Stay Updated: To receive the latest schedules and announcements, join our Telegram group by contacting Preeti Lewis (Telegram: @LPreeti).

The Lord be with you!