Lent

"I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God's holy Word."

Liturgy for Ash Wednesday, The Book of Common Prayer

Faith Formation

Into the Desert: Monastic Wisdom for Our Lives
March 1, 8 & 15 at 12:45 p.m.

During Lent, the Church follows Jesus Christ into his forty-day fast in the desert, but the Church's monastics simply take up permanent residence in this desert, dedicating their lives to prayer, penance, and the study of Scripture. This Lent, we will explore the contours of the monastic vocation, asking how the wisdom gained from the desert can enrich our lives in the modern world. A hearty lunch will be provided. ​

March 1 - The Rule of Saint Benedict 
Fr. Christopher Poore, Assisting Priest and Ph.D. Student in Theology at The University of Chicago Divinity School

March 8 - One Monk's Journey: Monasticism for Our Times
Br. Ephrem Arcement, OHC, Guesmaster at Holy Cross Monastery, West Park, NY
Guest Preacher at 9am Sung Mass and 11am Solemn High Mass

March 15 - Revival of Anglican Monastic Orders and their Companions 
Fr. Robert Petite, Assisting Priest and Oblate of the Society of St. John the Evangelist (Fellowship of St. John)

​Lent Special Services

Ash Wednesday
February 18
8 am Low Mass
12 pm Low Mass
7 pm Solemn High Mass*

​Stations of the Cross &
​Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
​Fridays of Lent (February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27
6 pm 

Chanted Compline
Fridays of Lent (February 27-March 27)
8 pm
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Sunday, March 1
3:30 pm Organ Recital by David White
4 pm Choral Evensong & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

Saturday, March 21
3 pm 
Evening Office and Litany with the Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete

A special Lenten liturgical offering of the Great Penitential Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete. Set within the liturgical tradition of the Western Church, this choral service will also feature a vesperal lamp-lighting office and the chanting of the Great Litany, with music drawn from and inspired by Russian Orthodox chant throughout.

A light reception will follow the liturgy. All are welcome.

Holy Week

March 29
The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday 
9 am Sung Mass 
​11 am Procession & Solemn High Mass*

Monday, March 30
12 pm Low Mass

Tuesday, March 31
8 am Low Mass

April 1
Spy Wednesday
12 pm Low Mass
7 pm Tenebrae*

Maundy Thursday
April 2
7 pm Solemn High Mass and Footwashing*

Good Friday
​April 3
12 pm Stations of the Cross
7 pm Solemn Liturgy*

Holy Saturday
April 3
10 am Liturgy of the Day
8 pm The Great Vigil & First Mass of Easter*