SAVE THE DATE: December 1, 2, and 3, 2019
The Forty Hours Devotion is a special period of prayer made before the Blessed Sacrament in solemn exposition. The focus is upon our Lord in the Holy Eucharist. It begins with a Mass of Exposition, which concludes with the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The Blessed Sacrament remains on the altar in a Monstrance while the faithful gather for personal or public prayer in adoration of our Lord. This devotion provides a wonderful opportunity for the spiritual growth of each person and the parish as a whole. Devotion can be seen almost like a parish mini-retreat or mission. The devotion was introduced into our Archdiocese by Saint John Neumann, our fourth bishop.
Last Years Event:
December 2 – 4, 2018
Parishioners and visitors are invited to sign up as adorers in the vestibule of the Basilica.
All Masses and Devotions take place in the Basilica unless otherwise noted.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2018, FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
5:30 PM SOLEMN EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT
Confessions will be heard beginning at 5:30 PM.
Simple Reposition at 6:25 PM
6:30 PM MASS with Archbishop Charles Chaput as celebrant and homilist
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2018, MEMORIAL OF SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER
7:15 AM MASS in the Cathedral Chapel
11:00 AM EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT
Confessions will be heard beginning at 11:30 AM.
Simple Reposition at Noon
12:05 PM MASS FOLLOWED BY EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT
5:15 PM EVENING PRAYER WITH BENEDICTION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018, ADVENT WEEKDAY
7:15 AM MASS in the Cathedral Chapel
11:00 EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT
Confessions will be heard beginning at 11:30 AM.
Simple Reposition at Noon
12:05 PM MASS FOLLOWED BY EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT
5:15 PM EVENING PRAYER WITH PROCESSION AND BENEDICTION
OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT
A Light Reception will follow in the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center for all, especially our Parish Volunteers.
