Bulletin - Spring 2005 Annoucements for Lent and The Month of April

The Blessed Sacrament, the Body of Christ, is present in the tabernacle in Holy Trinity Chapel at all times. Visits and prayers to Our Saviour are permitted and encouraged. Do you suppose Christ is disappointed that thousands will fill an auditorium and pay big money to see a rock star perform and do his ugly thing, but so few will make a visit to their Lord and Redeemer - the Son of God, who will one day be their Final Judge.

You do not need an invitation or a special event to come to the priory and visit the chapel, the cemetery or the library. The priory is here for your use, especially for your sanctification and salvation. Come spend a few minutes or several hours. All are welcome.

The Stations of the Cross are prayed every Friday afternoon at 2:00 pm. All are welcome. (This beautiful and moving devotion has been faithfully carried out during this season of Lent.)

There are still two weeks left in Lent - the primary penitential season of the liturgical year. We wish to encourage anyone who wishes to participate that there will be Stations of the Cross at 2:00 in the afternoon, before the Blessed Sacrament, during these last two weeks of Lent - on Friday, March 18 (the commemoration of the Seven Dolors of Our Lady) and on Friday, March 25th (Good Friday) accompanied by a reading of the Passion of Jesus according to St. John the Apostle and Evangelist.

We also wish to announce that Fr. Raymond Dunn, S.J., O.S.J., will be here at the Priory for five days in April. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 22nd, Saturday, April 23rd, and Sunday, April 24th. Confessions will be heard before each Mass.

At the Sunday Mass, several children will be making their First Holy Communion. We will have light refreshments following this Mass and special event. Perhaps those who will attend could bring some simple light items such as sandwiches, veggie plate, cold cuts, chips, cookies, fruit, etc. As always, in case of illness, airline flight cancellation or delay, or other unforeseen problem, please call the Priory to confirm the April Mass schedule. (Telephone: 423-338-2328)

We are looking forward to seeing you at either the Stations of the Cross or on First Communion Sunday, or both.

May the risen Christ shower His richest blessings on each of you and your loved ones during this Holy Easter Season.