Prayers Of The Faithful – April 2

For Pope Francis and the whole Church as we come together to the last days of Lent and anticipate the Feast of our salvation.
We pray to the Lord.

For the many throughout the world who are suffering from natural disaster, war and persecution for their faith.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and his priests and deacons as they come together with the Diocesan Church for the Chrism Mass.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and families with children and any who lack adequate food or shelter.
We pray to the Lord.

For any who are sick and in need of our prayers.
We pray to the Lord.

For the unborn and the elderly and any whose lives are threatened by our culture that promotes death.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Irene MacNeill, Mark McAuliffe, Joseph Stack, John Patterson, Martina Ryan, Shirley Black; and for people and families who are mourning the death of someone they love.
We pray to the Lord.

Chrism Mass

Bishop Riesbeck invites the faithful of the diocese to the Chrism Mass, which will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 4, 6:30 pm, at the Cathedral. A reception will follow. Additional parking will be available in the St. Joseph’s staff parking lot.

Stations of the Cross

On Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm during Lent, Deacon Stephen will lead the Stations of the Cross. The Stations allow us to draw closer to Christ in His passion and to join our suffering with His. Please enter the church through the parking lot entrance or ramp entrance.

Adoration

We invite you to attend Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Tuesday evening from 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm. Mass & Novena follow at 5:30 pm.