Mass and Reconciliation
Masks Required in Parish Buildings
Although Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds rescinded the mask requirement, Bishop Joensen has extended the mask requirement at all public Masses, sacramental celebrations, and other events in Church buildings through
Divine Mercy Sunday, April 11, at which time it will
again be reconsidered. This decision corresponds to the recommendations of public health experts
within the local medical community.
Weekday Mass
Tuesday, 6:00pm, St. Mary, followed by Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday, 5:30pm, Holy Cross
Thursday, 8:00am, St. Mary (No Mass on April 1)
First Friday, 9:00am, St. Mary
Weekend Masses
Saturday, 5:00pm, St. Mary's Church, Elkhart
(--No 5pm Mass on April 3 is at 8pm for Easter ViIgil)
Sunday, 8:00am, Holy Cross Church, Rural Maxwell
Sunday, 10:00am, St. Mary's Church, Elkhart
Reconciliation
Tuesdays 5:15 - 5:45pm and
Saturdays, 4:00-4:30pm in the CRY ROOM
or you can make and appointment
***no Reconciliation on Holy Saturday, April 3
Holy Week
The central days of our life as Catholic Christians are Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil/Easter. Why not make it a priority this year to attend all our services to commemorate the journey from Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, to the Cross and to the Resurrection accomplished by Jesus on our behalf. These are sacred days which give purpose and meaning to all we do as Catholics.
Fasting & Abstaining During Lent
Everyone 14 years and older are bound to abstain from meat on all Fridays of Lent.
Everyone 18 years old and under 59 years old are bound
to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
On these days, only one full meatless meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals together should not equal a full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and fruit juice are allowed.
When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, this does not apply.