Special Liturgical Celebrations

During the course of the year, there are several special liturgical celebrations. These usually include, but are not limited to:

• Penance Services during Advent and Lent
• Patronal Feasts (St. Anthony on June 13, and Our Lady of Sorrows on September 15)
• Mass with the Anointing of the Sick (usually in April)
• Mass for the deceased of the past year (in November)
• St. Joseph Celebration (March 19)
• The Blessing of Expectant Mothers (the 3rd Sunday of Advent)
• The Blessing of Anniversary Couples (June)
• May Crowning (May)
• Eucharistic Adoration (Thursdays year round) and Eucharistic Processions
• The Blessing of Pets (October, on or near the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

In addition to special parish liturgical celebrations, sometimes the Pope will call for a special theme to be celebrated over the course of a year, such as the Year of Faith called by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, and the Year of Mercy called by Pope Francis. When applicable, pages for these special themes are also included under this page.