Upcoming Mass Schedule
Mass: Tuesday-Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Tues., Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Mass at 4:00 p.m. with carols at 3:40 p.m. (no 9:30 a.m. Mass)
Wed., Dec. 25: Christmas Day Mass at 9:30 a.m.
Wed., Jan.1: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God at 9:30 a.m.
Eucharistic Adoration: 4:00-5:00 PM on Wednesdays and on the First Friday of the month. If you need the wheelchair accessible front entrance, please arrive no later than 3:55 PM as the Front Desk will close promptly at that time. Otherwise, there is access for the full hour if using the doors by the chapel parking lot, which includes two flights of stairs.
programs were printed in English for Sisters from the U.S., and Father had copies of his homily in English so we could understand what he was saying. One thing we enjoyed very much was four young ladies dressed in gold who danced as the Word was brought in by a young boy dressed as St. Francis accompanied by a little girl dressed like St. Clare and carrying a monstrance. Sr. Viviane’s radiance and joy were so evident during the ceremony and the whole day. Afterwards there was a reception under three tents set up near the church. It is such a privilege to attend and see the joy and pride of all the people. What a day of blessings for us and our entire community! - Sr. Kim Marie Wolf
With much joy we share the news that Sister Edinalva Rodrigues Cordeiro made her Perpetual Profession of Vows in Barcarena, Brazil on January 27, 2024. The ceremony was celebrated by Bishop José Maria at Our Lady of Aparecida Base Community in the neighborhood of Betânia, where Sister Edinalva participated and began her faith walk. Festivities continued at an outdoor parish space with friends, family and fellow Franciscan Sisters from both Brazil and the United States. Showered with love, good wishes and gifts, Sister said she is grateful for this exciting milestone in her Franciscan journey as she continues to walk in the footsteps of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi.