Worship & Liturgy

Thursday, August 22 is the Feast of the Queenship of Mary. Venerable Pius XII established this feast in 1954. The dogma of the Assumption, which we celebrated last week, leads in a natural way to the Feast of Mary’s Queenship. Since the first centuries, Christian art has represented Mary as Queen, surrounded by angels and seated on a royal throne. Click the article title for more information.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of August 18.

Were you wondering if the Catholic Church allows cremation, or if Catholic funerals are allowed for a victim of suicide? Do you want to know what is possible for lapsed Catholics? You’ll find the answers to these and other questions on the Worship & Liturgy > Funerals > Common Questions page.

In a word? Yes! Our clothing choices reflect the importance we place on an event. While it is edifying to see a number of people wearing their "Sunday best," more and more people are opting to attend Mass in attire more appropriate for a workout at the gym or a visit to the beach. While the Lord knows our hearts and all are welcome in His House, the clothing choices we make are a way of providing a witness that worship is important, and that the Church is no ordinary place.

Did you know that our website contains information about Catholic funerals, including common questions, planning a funeral, and grief support? You’ll find all this, as well as a brief explanation of Christian funerals under the Worship & Liturgy > Funerals page.