7:15am, Friday 17 May: St Paschal Baylon, Confessor

Adoration and Confessions follow Mass Franciscan lay brother and mystic. Born to a peasant family at Torre Hermosa, in Aragon, on Whitsunday, he was christened Pascua in honor of the feast. According to accounts of his early life, Paschal labored as a shepherd for his father, performed miracles, and was distinguished for his austerity. He also taughtContinue reading “7:15am, Friday 17 May: St Paschal Baylon, Confessor”

Sunday, 12 May: Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord- external solemnity

Davenport, Holy Family: No catechism today, 10:20 Confessions, 10:35 Rosary, 11:00 High Mass. May Crowning at beginning of Mass, inside; May Crowning procession to Genesis West hospital after Mass. Cupcakes for moms and children. Bring cut flowers to present to the Blessed Mother. Iowa City, St Patrick: 2:05, Rosary; 2:10, Confessions; 2:30 Low Mass withContinue reading “Sunday, 12 May: Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord- external solemnity”

5 May: the Fourth Sunday after Easter

Davenport, Holy Family: Catechism, 9:30, Confessions 10:25, Rosary 10:35, High Mass 11:00. Holy Face reparations and Fellowship Meal downstairs after Mass. Iowa City, St Patrick: Rosary 2:05, Confessions 2:10, Low Mass with hymns, 2:30. Potluck in Hall, after Mass. Note: next week in Davenport will be our May Crowning- or crownings- firstly, inside at theContinue reading “5 May: the Fourth Sunday after Easter”