Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:00 PM at St. Roch
Sunday: 8:30 AM at St. Roch; 10:30 AM at St. Francis
Weekdays: Consult Bulletin or Website
Holy Days of Obligation: Consult Bulletin or Website
Reconciliation: 1st Saturday of the month 9:30-10:30 AM, or by appointment
Sunday: 8:30 AM at St. Roch; 10:30 AM at St. Francis
Weekdays: Consult Bulletin or Website
Holy Days of Obligation: Consult Bulletin or Website
Reconciliation: 1st Saturday of the month 9:30-10:30 AM, or by appointment
Sacraments
In order to celebrate the Sacraments at our parish, it is vital to be an active member of our Faith Community by participating regularly in our worship and being a registered parishioner.
If you wish to become a member of our Parish Family, stop by the Parish Office during office hours to register.
Baptism: Please make an appointment, prior to birth, if possible, with the Pastor.
Marriage: An appointment, with the Pastor, must be made at least 6 months prior to the wedding celebration.
Reconciliation: 1st Saturday of each month, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, or by appointment
Pastoral Care: If you or someone you know wishes to receive a visit and/or Holy Communion during an illness or hospital stay, please notify the Parish Office - there are ministers available
If you wish to become a member of our Parish Family, stop by the Parish Office during office hours to register.
Baptism: Please make an appointment, prior to birth, if possible, with the Pastor.
Marriage: An appointment, with the Pastor, must be made at least 6 months prior to the wedding celebration.
Reconciliation: 1st Saturday of each month, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, or by appointment
Pastoral Care: If you or someone you know wishes to receive a visit and/or Holy Communion during an illness or hospital stay, please notify the Parish Office - there are ministers available
Eucharistic Adoration:
1st Fridays, following 9:00 AM Mass (approximately 9:30-10:00 AM) - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
*Please check the bulletin or website for any changes*
Why attend Eucharistic adoration?
"The worship of the Eucharist outside of the Mass is of inestimable value for the life of the Church. This worship is strictly linked to the celebration of the Eucharistic Sacrifice. The presence of Christ under the sacred species reserved after Mass - a presence which lasts as long as the species of bread and of wine remain - derives from the celebration of the sacrifice and is directed towards communion, both sacramental and spiritual. It is the responsibility of pastors to encourage, also by their personal witness, the practice of Eucharistic adoration, and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in particular, as well as prayer of adoration before Christ present under the Eucharistic species.
It is pleasant to spend time with Him, to lie close to His breast like the beloved disciple and to feel the infinite love present in His heart. If in our time Christians must be distinguished above all by the "art of prayer", how can we not feel a renewed need to spend time in spiritual converse, in silent adoration, in heartfelt love before Christ present in the Most Holy Sacrament? How often, dear brothers and sisters, have I experienced this, and drawn from it strength, consolation and support!"
- Ecclesia Eucharistia, a 2003 encyclical letter of Pope John Paul II.
*Please check the bulletin or website for any changes*
Why attend Eucharistic adoration?
"The worship of the Eucharist outside of the Mass is of inestimable value for the life of the Church. This worship is strictly linked to the celebration of the Eucharistic Sacrifice. The presence of Christ under the sacred species reserved after Mass - a presence which lasts as long as the species of bread and of wine remain - derives from the celebration of the sacrifice and is directed towards communion, both sacramental and spiritual. It is the responsibility of pastors to encourage, also by their personal witness, the practice of Eucharistic adoration, and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in particular, as well as prayer of adoration before Christ present under the Eucharistic species.
It is pleasant to spend time with Him, to lie close to His breast like the beloved disciple and to feel the infinite love present in His heart. If in our time Christians must be distinguished above all by the "art of prayer", how can we not feel a renewed need to spend time in spiritual converse, in silent adoration, in heartfelt love before Christ present in the Most Holy Sacrament? How often, dear brothers and sisters, have I experienced this, and drawn from it strength, consolation and support!"
- Ecclesia Eucharistia, a 2003 encyclical letter of Pope John Paul II.
Are eulogies supposed to be given at Funeral Masses?
I was taught that eulogies are not to be given at funeral Masses. Well, I’ve been to many Catholic funerals, and each included a eulogy. Did the rule change?
Practice and rules vary from diocese to diocese and even from parish to parish. However, according to the 2002 General Instruction of the Roman Missal, "At the Funeral Mass there should, as a rule, be a short homily, but never a eulogy of any kind" (382). The Order of Christian Funerals says the same thing (141).
A homily is a talk about the Scripture readings that puts the focus on Jesus and his work of saving us from sin and death by his resurrection. A eulogy is a talk about the deceased person—a biography of sorts. This really isn't appropriate for a Catholic funeral Mass, which is a celebration of the deceased's eternal life with God rather than a celebration of his or her earthly life.
The Order of Christian Funerals allows a family member or friend to speak about the deceased after Communion (170). Often referred to as words of remembrance, the idea is for one person to speak for no more than a few minutes about how the deceased person lived his or her faith.
A better place for a traditional eulogy and for family and friends to celebrate the life of the deceased person is at the wake or at a post-funeral gathering.
~ Fr. John Hamrogue, CSSR
I was taught that eulogies are not to be given at funeral Masses. Well, I’ve been to many Catholic funerals, and each included a eulogy. Did the rule change?
Practice and rules vary from diocese to diocese and even from parish to parish. However, according to the 2002 General Instruction of the Roman Missal, "At the Funeral Mass there should, as a rule, be a short homily, but never a eulogy of any kind" (382). The Order of Christian Funerals says the same thing (141).
A homily is a talk about the Scripture readings that puts the focus on Jesus and his work of saving us from sin and death by his resurrection. A eulogy is a talk about the deceased person—a biography of sorts. This really isn't appropriate for a Catholic funeral Mass, which is a celebration of the deceased's eternal life with God rather than a celebration of his or her earthly life.
The Order of Christian Funerals allows a family member or friend to speak about the deceased after Communion (170). Often referred to as words of remembrance, the idea is for one person to speak for no more than a few minutes about how the deceased person lived his or her faith.
A better place for a traditional eulogy and for family and friends to celebrate the life of the deceased person is at the wake or at a post-funeral gathering.
~ Fr. John Hamrogue, CSSR
