This is the earliest phase in the process; it is also known as the Period of Inquiry. Catechumens and Candidates acknowledge that Christ is calling them into the Church through the movement of the Holy Spirit. This is a time for seeking and reflection.
The first Rite in the RCIA process, the Rite of Initiation accepts new members into the worshipping community.
The longest part of the process, the Catechumenate is a time of learning and formation in the traditions and doctrine of the Catholic Church. This is a time for sharing stories, reading scripture, and studying the Church customs, traditions and doctrine. Participants also participate in worship services and various Church rituals.
Catechumens and Candidates are chosen to be received by the bishop and the community and to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter.
At the Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday), all newly elected members of the community who have been journeying through the RCIA process are welcomed formally into the community of believers through receiving the Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.
This is a time of reflection and celebration after the formal reception into the Catholic Church. Mystagogia means “leading into the mystery” and it is a time to explore the deep mystery of our faith and go forth to help build the reign of God on Earth as new members of the faithful.
April 2025
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8am Mass
9:15am Mass, hospitality follows (coffee & donuts)
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8:30am Daily Mass in the Chapel
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8:30am Daily Mass in the Chapel
9:30am Lenten Spiritual Journey: Rectory
6pm Stations of the Cross followed by Soup Supper in the Chapel
7pm Baptism Preparation Class at Rectory
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8:30am Daily Mass in the Chapel
9:30am Altar Society Meeting
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8:30am Daily Mass in the Chapel
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First Friday
8:30am Daily Mass followed by Stations of the Cross
2:30pm Eucharistic Adoration - Church
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2nd Collection: Preservation Fund
9:30am Faith Formation (K-Grade 8)
3:30pm Reconciliation (Confession)
4:30pm Vigil Mass
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2nd Collection: Preservation Fund
8am Mass
9:15am Mass, hospitality follows (coffee & donuts)
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8:30am Daily Mass in the Chapel
7:30pm Men of St. Paul's Meeting
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8:30am Daily Mass in the Chapel
9:30am Lenten Spiritual Journey: Rectory
6pm Stations of the Cross followed by Soup Supper in the Chapel
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8:30am Daily Mass in the Chapel
6:45pm Confirmation
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8:30am Daily Mass in the Chapel
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8:30am Daily Mass followed by Stations of the Cross
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9:30am Faith Formation (K-Grade 8)
3:30pm Reconciliation (Confession)
4:30pm Vigil Mass
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Palm Sunday
8am Palm Sunday Mass
9:30am Palm Sunday Mass followed by Men of St. Paul's Pancake Breakfast
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8:30am Daily Mass in the Chapel
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8:30am Daily Mass in the Chapel
6pm Stations of the Cross followed by Soup Supper in the Chapel
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8:30am Daily Mass in the Chapel
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6pm Holy Thursday Mass of the Last Supper
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12pm Good Friday Services 3 hours
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Easter Vigil
3:30pm Reconciliation (Confession)
7pm Easter Vigil Service
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8am Easter Sunday Mass
9:30am Easter Sunday Mass, hospitality follows (coffee & donuts)
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8:30am Daily Mass in the Chapel
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8:30am Daily Mass in the Chapel
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8:30am Daily Mass in the Chapel
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8:30am Daily Mass in the Chapel
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8:30am Daily Mass in the Chapel
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9:30am Faith Formation (K-Grade 8)
10am 1st Reconciliation Retreat and Sacrament for Faith Formation (Gr2)
3:30pm Reconciliation (Confession)
4:30pm Vigil Mass
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8am Mass
9:15am Mass, hospitality follows (coffee & donuts)
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8:30am Daily Mass in the Chapel
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8:30am Daily Mass in the Chapel
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8:30am Daily Mass in the Chapel
6:45pm Confirmation
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8:30am Daily Mass in the Chapel
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First Friday
8:30am Daily Mass in the Chapel
2:30pm Eucharistic Adoration - Church
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2nd Collection: Preservation Fund
9:30am Faith Formation (K-Grade 8)
10am 1st Eucharist Retreat and Rehearsal Parish (Gr3)
3:30pm Reconciliation (Confession)
4:30pm Vigil Mass
5:30pm GALA Dinner Dance
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