Lenten Vespers

Sunday, March 26th at 6:00 pm in the Church Come learn to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, or Divine Office, with us and enjoy some moving choral music for the season of Lent. The Vespers, or evening service, emphasizes the recitation of the psalms, canticles (New Testament), and Magnificat. The adult choir will lead the assembly in the singing of these elements as a Right / Left dialog between equal halves of the church. This practice of antiphonal singing originated in monastic communities, where the tradition has been maintained since the very early days of Christianity. Keeping the Liturgy of the Hours is also encouraged for the laity, as it is… Read More

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Bishop Hicks’ Monthly Column

March 2023 – Journeying 10 years with Pope Francis It is a common practice to give a gift made of silver for a 25th anniversary and something of gold for a 50th.  However, I was wondering, what do you give for a 10th anniversary? After some research, there seems to be some consensus that either tin or aluminum is meant to commemorate a decade. Perhaps these metals make an appropriate gift since they are known for their strength and resilience.  On March 13, our Holy Father will celebrate his 10th anniversary as pope. As we have watched our pontiff lead, guide and shepherd the Church, few would argue that he… Read More

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