March 2024 archive of From the desk of Fr. Tharp
March 24, 2024 - Sixth Sunday in Lent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 3/25/24
Next Sunday: Easter Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Holy week and the Sacred Paschal Triduum
Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday. We have our regular slate of Sunday Masses for Palm Sunday; the two anticipatory Masses at Sacred Heart at 4:00 p.m. and the 5:15 p.m. at St. Ann. On ... Read More »
March 17, 2024 - Fifth Sunday in Lent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 3/15/24
Next Sunday: Palm Sunday Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
Easter Vigil
Recall that on Holy Saturday, the liturgical regulations will not permit the Easter Vigil to commence until after it is dark. Therefore we are not permitted to have the normal anticipatory 4:00 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart or the ... Read More »
March 10, 2024 - Fourth Sunday in Lent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 3/12/24
Next Sunday: The Fifth Sunday of Lent Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
RCIA Second and Third Scrutiny
The second scrutiny and third scrutiny both take place at the 11:00 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart on the Fourth Sunday and Fifth Sunday of Lent. Those to be baptized and those to ... Read More »
March 3, 2024 - Third Sunday in Lent
Posted by Julie Kluesener on 3/01/24
Next Sunday: The Fourth Sunday of Lent Celebrant: Fr. Tharp
RCIA First Scrutiny
The first scrutiny takes place the Third Sunday of Lent at the 11:00 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart. The prayers are all about the symbol of water and baptism. Those to be baptized and those ... Read More »