Mass Times

Come as you are and experience the beauty and sacredness of the Holy Mass, which has been celebrated for the past 2,000 years since the time of Jesus Christ. If you are not familiar with what to say or do during Mass that's ok. You are welcome to participate at your own comfort level and take your time to learn about the Mass. Mass parts and prayers are also available in the hymnals at church. 

During Mass, the priest prays over the gifts of bread and wine and they become consecrated as the sacred Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. This Sacrament is often referred to as the Eucharist, Holy Communion, or the Blessed Sacrament. More than a symbol, Jesus, "the Word made Flesh," makes himself truly and substantially present to us through the Eucharist.  As St. Thomas Aquinas once said, “The Eucharist is the Sacrament of Love; It signifies Love, It produces love. The Eucharist is the consummation of the whole spiritual life.”

At the last supper, the night before Jesus died, he instituted the Eucharist and the Mass by taking bread and wine and saying to his disciples:

"This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me." And likewise, the cup after they had eaten, saying, "this cup is the new covenant in my blood which will be shed for you." (Luke 22:19-20)

Through the Eucharist, Jesus draws near to us and perpetutes his sacrifice on the Cross. He instructed his apostles to celebrate the Eucharist, entrusting the ministry of the priesthood to them and their successors. 

FOR THOSE WHO ARE CATHOLIC

As Catholics, we fully participate in the Mass when we receive Holy Communion. We are encouraged to receive Communion reverently and frequently. To receive Communion, participants should not be conscious of serious sin and should have fasted one hour prior to receiving the Eucharist. A person who is conscious of serious sin or has been away from the Church should refrain from receiving the Body and Blood of Christ until making prior sacramental confession, which restores and heals our relationship with Christ and the Church. Frequent reception of the Sacrament of Confession is encouraged for everyone.

We warmly welcome you to Mass and invite you to join in prayer. Because receiving the Eucharist is a profession of the Faith, life, and worship of the Catholic Church, those who are not Catholic are kindly asked to refrain from receiving Communion. You are welcome however to come up to the priest and receive a blessing during Communion by crossing your arms, or if you prefer, you may remain seated in your pew.  This video offers further explanation on the teaching on receiving Holy Communion. If you wish to receive the Eucharist but are not Catholic, we welcome you to prepare for this extraordinary Sacrament through attending OCIA. 

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