HOLY WEEK

Over the course of this spectacular week, we hear about Jesus's celebrated entry into Jerusalem, his betrayal by Judas, the last supper he shared with his disciples, and his passion and death on Good Friday. And Sunday, we experience the center-piece of our faith: Jesus rises from the dead and invites us all to join him. Take some extra time over the next few days, and experience Holy Week with the I.C. community.

Wednesday, March 31
Confessions: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Chapel)

Holy Thursday - April 1
Mass of the Lord's Supper: 7:30 pm
Adoration: Until 10:00 pm

Good Friday - April 2
Morning Prayer: 9:00 am
FOOD FAST: 11:00 am
Stations of the Cross: 12:00 pm
Liturgy of the Passion and Death of the Lord
with Veneration of the Cross and Communion: 7:30 pm
jr. FOOD FAST Concludes: 11:30 pm

Holy Saturday - April 3
Morning Prayer: 9:00 am
FOOD FAST Concludes: 11:30 am
Easter Vigil Mass: 7:30 pm (fulfills Sunday obligation)

Easter Sunday - April 4
Masses: 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 am (no 5:00 PM Mass)

Last Lenten Resource

Apologies all around for lax posting! We've been experiencing difficulties uploading pics to Blogger (and soon will have to figure out some other way of hosting the blog, as our FTP way of posting is no longer to be done by Blogger... any ideas anyone?) But today we shall do some catching up.
First, as Lent draws to a close, here is another great resource for your prayer life. It's called "Living for Others During Lent" but I think it's helpful for every day!
Today begins the holiest week of the year in our Church. Let IC help you get your soul into it! Check back here for updates all week!

Palm Sunday Concert, March 28th

On Palm Sunday, March 28, 7:30 PM in the Church, combined choirs with orchestra and soloists will present Gioacchino Rossini's "Stabat Mater". This is a concert not to be missed, as it is one of the most melodic of all the concerts and will set the tone for Holy Week. All are welcome. Refreshments to follow in the Hall.

Holy Week is upon us...

We are moving quickly toward the great Feast of Easter - the most solemn day of the church year. This feast, which will be celebrated on April 4, is preceded by some of the most beautiful and inspiring liturgical celebrations of our faith. So that we will not arrive at Holy Week unprepared, it is good for us to be reminded of all the sacred moments that precede this most joyous and holiest of days.

"The Light Is On for You" will continue on Wednesday evenings, March 24 and 31. Priests are available in chapels and churches throughout the Archdiocese to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession) from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. So far, all reports indicate that the people have responded very well to this initiative. Sacramental Confession should be an important part of our preparation for Easter. Pass the word to your friends, family and neighbors.

On Palm Sunday, March 28, we will begin the solemn liturgies of Holy Week. Palms will be blessed and distributed at all the Masses. At 7:30 PM on Palm Sunday, combined choirs with orchestra and soloists will present Gioacchino Rossini's "Stabat Mater". This is a concert not to be missed, as it is one of the most melodic of all the concerts and will set the tone for Holy Week.

The Sacred Triduum (three days) will begin on Holy Thursday evening at 7:30 PM. On this night, we celebrate the institution of the Holy Eucharist, the Ordained Priesthood, and Christ's mandate to serve, symbolized by the washing of feet. At the end of Mass, we process with Christ to His place of repose, as we await with Him the agony and death on the cross. The chapel will close at 10:00 PM that evening.

Good Friday, April 2, begins with Morning Prayer in the Chapel at 9:00 AM. At 12:00 noon, our youth will present the Stations of the Cross as they begin their 24 hour Food Fast. The Divine Mercy Novena will begin at 3:00 PM and will be prayed each day until Divine Mercy Sunday (April 11). On Good Friday evening, we will commemorate The Lord's Passion at 7:30 PM.

Holy Saturday begins at 9:00 AM with the celebration of Morning Prayer in the chapel. It is a day of waiting - a day spent in anticipation and preparation for The Great Vigil, which will begin at 7:30 PM. Please note: there is NO 4:00 PM Mass on Holy Saturday. It is not permitted.

The Triduum, the shortest liturgical season, begins with the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday and ends with Evening Prayer on Easter Sunday. As a reminder, Masses on Easter Sunday will be celebrated at 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There will be NO 5:00 PM Mass on Easter Sunday.

Let us join together as a family of believers to celebrate the great mysteries of our faith.

Father Mehm

Scenes from Soup and Stations

Thanks to our Knights of Columbus for hosting the soup supper for Soup and Stations Friday night! Delicious soup and great company.

Wednesday at I.C.

Wednesday nights are busy at Immaculate Conception Parish! Tonight we start with The Light is On for YOU! -- reconciliation (confessions) in the chapel, from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Tonight Fr. Bakker is "in the box" so you'll have a loving, friendly confessor. "How-to" guides are available if it's been a while and you can't remember how it goes.
At 7:00 PM in the meeting rooms, join the lovely I.C. Knit-Along group members in making prayer shawls and baby blankets for parishioners. This is a fun group and you can learn a new stitch or two while you're at it!
And of course at 7:03 PM, THE W (youth group for grades 8-12) meets in the Son Room. It's never not fun!!
Happy Wednesday everyone!
-MM

Lenten Collaborative Mission

Our Collaborative Mission has been a great addition to our Lenten season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. We appreciate the involvement of so many parishioners.

Another great Lent resource, and the Mission continues tonight!

Here's another great Lenten calendar, this time from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Click on today's date and a quick message will pop up with something to think about for the day!

Don't forget, tonight we continue our Lenten Collaborative Mission on home turf! Come on down at 7:00 PM and welcome parishioners from St. Joseph and St. Francis in Medford, and Sacred Hearts in Malden! Our own Rosalind Mohnsen and Judy Doucette will lead us in music and Deacon Mark Rumley will be our speaker.

A reception will immediately follow the mission in our Hall. Kick off your third week of Lent with your parish family!

Friday Soup and Stations

Join your parish family for Soup and Stations of the Cross, starting at 6:00 PM in the Hall. Our meal is prepared and sponsored by our Ultreya Group.

John Angotti concert in Sherborn!

I saw John Angotti at a national conference, and was WOWed by his performance. Now he's on the East Coast - it's a great way to pray through music this Lent, so plan ahead!
-MM

All are welcome for this Lenten Concert
Saint Theresa Parish
35 South Main Street, Sherborn MA
March 21 2010, 3:00 PM
Featured at the World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia in 2008, John Angotti Music Mission [JAMM] performed for a crowd of 5000+ youths. He has recorded nine albums of Christian music to date, including a new release this March.
A graduate of West Virginia University and the U.S. Military School of Music, Angotti has also been the lead vocalist of the U.S. NAVY Band. The United Catholic Music and Video Associa-tion has awarded John Angotti several awards, including the Male Vocalist of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Artist and the Praise, and Worship Album of the Year.

The Light is On For You... tonight!

The Lenten "Light is On for You" program continues tonight. For the duration of the Lenten season, you can go to any location to take part in the Sacrament of Reconciliation any Wednesday night from 6:30 PM -8:00 PM.
Fr. Mehm is in the reconciliation room tonight, and he's AWESOME at hearing confessions. Give him a try, you know you've been thinking about it!!
-MM

This is a good one!

The web has a wealth of great resources for Lent. Even if you can't figure out a good Lenten devotion or practice, this awesome Lenten calendar from our friends at Busted Halo has a new suggestion (or two) for every day during this holy season. Check it out!!
-MM

Lenten Mission- week 2

Tonight is week two of our Malden-Medford Collaborative Lenten Mission! Join your parish family at Sacred Hearts in Malden, 7:00PM tonight! Snacks and fellowship afterward!