The season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, which this year falls on Feb. 17. We will have multiple opportunities for the faithful to receive blessed ashes both at the parish and on the WCU campus. In accordance with directives issued by the Vatican, we will be imposing ashes in a contact-free manner due to …
January 1 is not only New Year’s Day – it is also the Octave Day of Christmas and the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, the patroness of our parish! Come celebrate with us our blessed Mother who as we rejoice in the birth of her divine Son. Thursday, Dec. 31 | 6:00 pm Vigil …
UPDATED 3/6/2021 As we continue to adapt our liturgical schedule and protocols in compliance with the latest guidelines issued by the Diocese of Charlotte, the Centers for Disease Control, and any applicable state and local ordinances, continue to check our web site and be attentive to our Facebook Page, YouTube Channel, and Flocknote email announcements for the …
Starting at 11:00pm on Christmas Eve, St. Mary’s will celebrate a public Vigil of the Office of Readings (Matins) before the beginning of Midnight Mass. Please plan to come to Midnight Mass a little early this year to join with us in this special liturgy. What is the Office of Readings? The Office of Readings …
Dear Parish Family, Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (Eph 1:2). I hope you are having a blessed Advent season as we prepare our hearts to welcome the Lord in the celebration of His Nativity this Christmas. Christmas is a time when we normally anticipate the church …