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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.

March 2: 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 AM - 6:00 PM

March 3: First Friday of the Month

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

After Mass at 7:00 PM: First Friday Devotion in English and Eucharistic adoration (until 9:00 PM).

Confessions from 6:00 PM

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

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

March 4: First Saturday of the Month

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

Mass in Polish with First Saturday Devotion at 7:00 PM

Confessions from 4:45 PM

March 5: II 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 9: 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 AM - 6:00 PM

March 10: Friday

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

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

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

March 11 – 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 11: Saturday

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

Confessions from 4:45 PM

March 12: 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 (Lenten Retreats)

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

Confessions during each Sunday Mass

March 13: 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 14: Tuesday / (Lenten Retreats in English – Day 3-rd)

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

March 15: 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 16: 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 AM - 6:00 PM

March 17, Friday: The Feast of Saint Patrick

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

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

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

March 18: Saturday

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

Confessions from 4:45 PM

March 19: 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 20: Monday – Saint Joseph, Spouse of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Solemnity

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

March 23: 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 AM - 6:00 PM

March 24: Friday

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

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

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

March 25: Saturday – The Annunciation of The Lord, Solemnity

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

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

March 26: 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 30: 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 AM - 6:00 PM

March 31: Friday

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

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

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

April 1: First Saturday of the Month

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

Mass in Polish with First Saturday Devotion at 7:00 PM

Confessions from 4:45 PM

April 2: 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

4:30 PM – The Passion of Christ by Live Theater from Chicago (in Polish, Church)

7:00 PM – The Passion of Christ by Live Theater from Chicago (in English, Church)

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 First 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 Mass with Immaculate Heart of Mary's Devotion

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

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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