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Pastoral Calendar

March 2024

March 1: First Friday of the Month

Holy Masses in English (Chapel): 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM (Church)

After 7:00 PM Mass, First Friday Devotions in English

with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 9:00 PM

Confessions from 6:30 PM.

 

March 2, First Saturday of the Month

Holy Masses in English at 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (for the Sunday, Church).

After Holy Mass at 8:00 AM: Militia of The Immaculata (Church, in English)

Confessions from 4:45 PM.

7:00 PM - Holy Mass in Polish (Chapel; with First Saturday Devotion).

7:00 PM - Holy Mass in Spanish (Church; with First Saturday Devotion).

 

March 3: III Sunday of Lent - Lenten Retreats in English, Day 1-st

Holy Masses in Polish: 8:30 AM and 12:00 PM; Holy Mass in English at 10:00 AM

Lent devotion “Gorzkie Żale” (in Polish) - after Holy Mass at 12:00 PM

Confessions during each Sunday Holy Mass

 

March 4: Monday - (Lenten Retreats in English – Day 2-nd)

Holy Masses in English:  6:00 AM, 8:00 AM (Lenten Retreats) and 7:00 PM (in Polish)

 

March 5: Tuesday - (Lenten Retreats in English – Day 3-ed)

Holy Masses in English:  6:00 AM, 8:00 AM (Lenten Retreats) and 7:00 PM (in Polish)

 

March 6: Wednesday - (Lenten Retreats in English – Day 4-th)

Holy Masses in English:  6:00 AM, 8:00 AM (Lenten Retreats) and 7:00 PM (in Polish)

 

March 7: Thursday, The Day of Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation

Holy Masses:  6:00 AM, 8:00 AM (in English) and 7:00 PM (Church; in Polish)

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Confessions: 9:00 PM - 6:00 PM

 

March 8: Friday

Holy Masses in English (Chapel): 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM

Station of the Cross (in English - Church): 6:00 PM

Station of the Cross (in Polish - Chapel): 6:00 PM

 

March 9: Saturday

Holy Masses in English: at 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (for the Sunday, Church).

Confessions from 4:45 PM.

 

March 10: IV Sunday of Lent

Holy Masses in Polish: 8:30 AM and 12:00 PM; Holy Mass in English at 10:00 AM

Lent devotion “Gorzkie Żale” (in Polish) - after Holy Mass at 12:00 PM

Confessions during each Sunday Mass

 

March 10 – March 19: St. Joseph Novena

During the novena, the Holy Mass for all intentions offered through the intercession of St. Joseph will be celebrate at 8:00 AM (in English).

 

March 14: Thursday, The Day of Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation

Holy Masses in English:  6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM (Church; in Polish);

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Confessions: 9:00 PM - 6:00 PM

 

March 15, Friday

Holy Masses in English (Chapel): 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM

Station of the Cross (in English - Church): 6:00 PM

Station of the Cross (in Polish - Chapel): 6:00 PM

 

March 16: Saturday

Holy Masses in English (Church): at 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (for the Sunday).

Confessions from 4:45 PM.

 

March 17: V Sunday of Lent

Holy Masses in Polish: 8:30 AM and 12:00 PM; Holy Mass in English at 10:00 AM

Lent devotion “Gorzkie Żale” (in Polish) - after Holy Mass at 12:00 PM

Confessions during each Sunday Mass

 

March 19: Tuesday: Saint Joseph, Spouse of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Solemnity

Holy Masses:  6:00 AM, 8:00 AM (in English) and 7:00 PM (in Polish)

 

March 21: Thursday, The Day of Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation

Holy Masses:  6:00 AM, 8:00 AM (in English) and 7:00 PM (Church; in Polish)

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Confessions: 9:00 PM - 6:00 PM

 

March 22: Friday

Holy Masses in English (Chapel): 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM

Station of the Cross (in English - Church): 6:00 PM

Station of the Cross (in Polish - Chapel): 6:00 PM

 

March 23: Saturday

Holy Masses in English (Church): at 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (for the Sunday).

Mass in Polish 7:00 PM; Confessions from 4:45 PM.

 

February 24: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Holy Masses in Polish: 8:30 AM and 12:00 PM; Holy Mass in English at 10:00 AM

Lent devotion “Gorzkie Żale” (in Polish) - after Holy Mass at 12:00 PM

Confessions during each Sunday Mass

 

March 25: Tuesday: The Annunciation of the Lord, Solemnity

Holy Masses:  6:00 AM, 8:00 AM (in English) and 7:00 PM (in Polish)

 

March 27: Wednesday, The Day Lent’s Reconciliation

Holy Masses: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM (in English) and 7:00 PM (in Polish)

Confessions: 9:00 PM - 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

 

March 28: Holy Thursday

7:00 PM - Mass of the Lord’s Supper (in Polish)

After Mass Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 11:00 PM (Chapel)

On this day there will be NOT Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Confession!

 

March 29: Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday)

Stations of the Cross (in English) in Monastery Garden: 2:00 PM: 

Stations of the Cross (in Polish) in Monastery Garden: 3:00 PM: 

7:00 PM - Good Friday Liturgy (in Polish):

(Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 11:00 PM (Church)

First Day of the Divine Marcy Novena

 

March 30: Holy Saturday / EASTER VIGIL

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Blessing of Easter Baskets from (Church)

7:00 AM - 11:00 PM - Eucharistic Adoration by the Jesus’s Tomb

7:00 PM - Easter Vigil (in Polish)

(NO confession)

 

March 31: EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

Holy Mass in English at 10:00 AM; Holy Masses in Polish at 8:30 AM and 12:00 PM

(NO confession)

 

April 1: Monday within the Octave of Easter

Holy Masses: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM (in English) and 7:00 PM (in Polish)

 

April 4: Thursday within the Octave of Easter

Holy Masses:  6:00 AM, 8:00 AM (in English) and 7:00 PM (Church; in Polish)

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Confessions: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

 

April 6: Friday within the Octave of Easter – FIRST FRIDAY

Holy Masses in English (Chapel): 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM (Church)

After 7:00 PM Mass, First Friday Devotions in English

with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 9:00 PM

Confessions from 6:30 PM.

 

April 6: Saturday within the Octave of Easter – FIRST SATURDAY

Holy Masses in English at 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (for the Sunday, Church).

After Holy Mass at 8:00 AM: Militia of The Immaculata (Church, in English)

Confessions from 4:45 PM.

7:00 PM - Holy Mass in Polish (Chapel; with First Saturday Devotion).

7:00 PM - Holy Mass in Spanish (Church; with First Saturday Devotion).

 

April 6: II Sunday of Easter – SUNADY OF DIVINE MERCY

Holy Masses in Polish: 8:30 AM and 12:00 PM; Holy Mass in English at 10:00 AM

Confessions during each Sunday Mass

3:00 PM - Divine Mercy Devotion (in Polish, Church)

 

LENT SEASON 2024

March 10 – March 19: St. Joseph Novena

Lent is a time of grace and preparation for Easter. Our special patron in this season is St. Joseph, patron of families. He teaches us fidelity and perseverance at work, selfless love, and responsibility for others and those good deeds which God entrusts to us. From the beginning of the existence of our Order, St. Joseph has been a model for Carmelites, showing us how to serve God and neighbor through prayer, work, and our fraternal life.

The Solemnity od St. Joseph we will celebrate on Tuesday, March 19, so on the days March 11-19 we invite you to join us in the Novena preceding His solemnity. During Holy Mass at 8:00 AM on these days, we will commend to God the intentions which you send to us.

 

 

Lent Devotions in English:

Lenten Retreats (in English): March 3-6

During Holy Mass: Sunday at 10:00 AM; Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: 8:00 AM

Station of the Cross: 6:00 PM (in English, Church)

 

Norms for fasting and Abstinence:

Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and Catechumens should undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation for Initiation into the Church or the renewal of Baptismal Promises at Easter.

Fasting is to be observed by all 18 years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices, are allowed. 

Abstinence is observed by all 14 years of age and older. On days of abstinence, no meat is allowed. Note that when health or ability to work would be seriously affected, Church law does not oblige. When in doubt concerning fast and abstinence, the parish priest should be consulted.

 

Invitation to a walk at our sanctuary

Holy Masses


 

Sunday:
8:30 AM & 12:00 PM - Polish Masses
10:00 AM - English Mass

Confessions during each Sunday Mass

 

Monday - Friday:
6:00 AM & 8:00 AM - English Masses

7:00 PM - Polish Mass (except Fridays – English Mass!)


Saturday:
5:00 PM - English Mass (Sunday Vigil Mass)

7:00 PM - Polish Mass (I Saturday of the month only!)

 

Thursday:

Every Thursday - Polish Mass at 7:00 PM (preceded by the Marian Devotion) is celebrated at the church in all intentions recommended to intercession of Our Lady of Ludźmierz

 

First Friday of the month: 7:00 PM - English Mass with First Friday Devotion

 

First Saturday of the month: 7:00 PM - Polish Holy Mass with Immaculate Heart of Mary's Devotion (Chapel)


First Saturday of the month: 7:00 PM - Spanish Holy Mass with Immaculate Heart of Mary's Devotion (Church)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONFESSION:


Confessions during each Sunday Mass

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 4:45 PM

First Fridays: 6:30 PM

DEVOTIONES:


Thursday: All-day adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (Church)

8:30 AM - 7:00 PM ended by the Marian Devotion at 7:00 PM (in Polish)

 

Fatima Devotion: Every 13-th, from May to October:

7:00 PM (Church; in English)

 

First Friday Devotion: after Holy Mass at 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM (in English)

 

Devotions (in Polish only) after 7:00 PM (Polish Masses):

 

  • in May - May Devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary
  • in June - Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

 

Devotions (in Polish only) at 6:30 PM (before Polish Masses at 7:00 PM):

 

  • in October – Rosary
  • in November - Prayers for the souls

 

Our Shrine


The beauty of Mount Carmel and the spiritual traditions of this place are the reasons why in the thirteenth century our religious family is born in the Church. Surrounding peace and solitude, meditation on the Word of God and work are the values uniting the hermits of Carmel around Mary, their sister and mother. In the sixteenth century thanks to the efforts of Saint Teresa of Jesus and Saint John of the Cross, we focus on new aspects and a special tasks related to the teaching of prayer. Today we do it in various ways through: retreats, days of recollection, catechesis, scientific and publishing activities, running retreat homes, parishes and sanctuaries as well as missionary work.

In all of this, however, we are called above all to prayer which is life, and to teaching life to be a prayer!


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Our Saints:

    Saint Teresa of Jesus

    Saint John of the Cross