The Knights of Columbus popular Fish Fry dinners are returning every Friday during Lent - March 7 - April 11, from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM in McDonough Hall. Let the Knights take care of dinner on Fridays! Choose from fried cod fillets, grilled salmon, fried whole tilapia (when available), and baked shrimp. Each entrée is accompanied by an array of sides - French fries, cole slaw, rice (arroz), lentils, strawberry salsa (for the salmon), and hush puppies. The Knights will also serve wine and beer, with donations to offset the costs appreciated. Each meal is $15 for adults and $8 for children; online pre-orders or "walk-ups" are equally welcome. Visit www.hsccatl.com/rsvp to sign up.
On May 9, 2024, the Solemnity of the Ascension of our Lord, Pope Francis issued his papal bull Spes Non Confundit, a.k.a. Hope Does Not Disappoint. The announcement ushers in the Jubilee Year of 2025, Pilgrims of Hope. On Wednesday, March 12, Jonathan Campbell, our parish lead from Hallow, will lead us in prayer, dicscussion, and adoration as we explore what it means to be a pilgrim and how Jesus in the Eucharist is our ultimate hope All parishioners are invited to this evening of prayer, fewllowship, and spiritual renewal. Join us for an optional Mass at 6:00 PM in St. Mary's Chapel, followed by the Lenten Mission at 6:30 PM in McDonough Hall. RSVP if you will attend.
The 2025 Jubilee Year, "Pilgrims of Hope," invites Catholics to deepen their faith and renew their relationship with God through reflection and spiritual growth. The Women's Club invites all women in the community to join us for this inspiring Lenten retreat, led by Father Daniel Ketter, who will guide us to renewed strength and grace as we continue on our journey of hope. The retreat will take place from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM in McDonough Hall on Saturday, March 15. The cost of attending is $30 and includes brunch. RSVP if you will attend. We invite all participants to join in the 8:30 AM parish Mass in St. Mary's Chapel; Fr. Ketter will be the celebrant. Confessions will be available after the retreat.
Pray the Stations of the Cross each Friday at 5:00 p.m. (English) in St. Mary's Chapel and 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) in the Church.
Spend time in prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament every Sunday from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Confessions are heard on Saturday afternoons from 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. and Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the St. Mary's Chapel Brides' Room. Our Lenten Penance Service will be on Thursday, April 3, at 6:30 PM in English and on Friday, April 4, at 7:30 PM in Spanish
The following Abstinence / Fasting regulations are observed during Lent. Abstinence from meat on Ash Wednesday (March 5, all the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday (April 18) by all Catholics 15 years of age and older. Fasting on Ash Wednesday (March 5) and Good Friday (April 18) by all Catholics who are 18 to 59 years of age. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal and two smaller meals which, together, would not to equal a full meal. Fasting is not an obligation for those with a medical condition which would be made worse by fasting.
