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    The Importance of Invitation James 5:20 Let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.
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  • Today's Readings

  • Maintenance Positions

    We are looking for 2 reliable Maintenance people to undertake upkeep and repair tasks in the interior and exterior of our parish communities. We will rely on you for the upkeep our facilities by doing a variety of tasks.  Click here for full Maintenance Position Details 

  • The Eight Beatitudes

    1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
    2. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
    3. Blessed are the meek, for they shall
    inherit the earth.
    4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.
    5. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
    6. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
    7. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
    8. Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

  • The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

    1. Wisdom
    2. Knowledge
    3. Council
    4. Piety
    5. Fortitude
    6. Understanding
    7. Fear of the Lord

  • The Theological Virtues

    1. Faith
    2. Hope
    3. Charity

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  • Sunday Mass Schedule
    • Sat: 4:00 PM English English EN - Vigil - SJESJ
    • Sun: 8:00 AM English English EN - CSM 9:30 AM English English EN - SJESJ 11:00 AM English English EN - CSM
    Daily Mass Schedule
    • Tue: 12:00 PM English English EN - SJESJ
    • Wed: 8:30 AM English English EN - CSM
    • Thu: 12:00 PM English English EN - SJESJ
    • Fri: 8:30 AM English English EN - CSM
    Upcoming Holy Days & Special Masses
    Stations of the Cross
    • Mar 31: 3:00 PM English English EN - CSM
    Holy Monday
    • Apr 3: 6:00 PM English English EN - Reconciliation - CSM
    Holy Tuesday
    • Apr 4: 12:00 PM English English EN Mass - SJESJ
    Holy Wednesday
    • Apr 5: 8:30 AM English English EN Mass - CSM 12:00 PM English English EN - Penance Service - SJESJ
    Holy Thursday
    • Apr 6: 9:00 AM English English EN - Morning Prayer - CSM 6:30 PM English English EN - Mass of the Lord's Supper and Adoration - SJESJ 10:00 PM English English EN Adoration Concludes - SJESJ
    Good Friday
    • Apr 7: 9:00 AM English English EN - Morning Prayer - CSM 12:05 PM English English EN - Living Stations of the Cross - CSM 7:00 PM English English EN - Liturgy of the Lord's Passion and Death - SJESJ
    First Friday Adoration
    • Apr 7: 5:00 PM English English EN - SJESJ
    Holy Saturday
    • Apr 8: 9:00 AM English English EN Morning Prayer - SJESJ 2:00 PM English English EN Blessing of the Easter Food - CSM 8:00 PM English English EN Vigil of the Lord's Resurrection - CSM
    Easter Sunday
    • Apr 9: 8:00 AM English English EN - Mass - CSM 9:30 AM English English EN Mass - SJESJ 11:00 AM English English EN Mass - CSM
  • Childrens Liturgy of the Word

    Starting this weekend (March 4-5), we will re-introduce the Children's Liturgy of the Word at both the 8:00am and 11:00am Masses at St. Mary's, as well as the 9:30am Mass at St. John the Evangelist / St. Joseph's. 

  • Read the Church Fathers

  • Know How to pray the Rosary?

  • The Spiritual Works of Mercy

    1. Admonish the Sinner
    2. Instruct the Ignorant
    3. Council the Doubtful
    4. Comfort the Sorrowful
    5. Bear Wrongs Patiently
    6. Forgive All Offenses
    7. Pray for the Living and the Dead

  • The Four Cardinal Virtues

    1. Prudence
    2. Justice
    3. Temperance
    4. Fortitude

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