Mass
Times
St. Patrick Church of Merna
MON & WED
7:00 am
TUE & THU
8:30 am
FRI
7:00 am
5:00 pm
SAT
4:00 pm
SUN
7:00 am
9:00 am
11:00 am
St. Mary Church in Downs
WED
5:30 pm
SAT
4:30 pm
SUN
8:30 am
Mass Intention Guidelines
A household may schedule 10 Masses per year with 3 being on weekends. The Masses may all be for the same person or a variety of people, but only 10 may be scheduled.
The stipend (cost) is $10 per Mass. Stipends must be paid within two weeks of scheduling or the Masses will be released.
Holy Days of Obiligation
On December 13, 1991, the members of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops of the United States of America made the following general decree concerning holy days of obligation for Latin Rite Catholics:
In addition to Sundays, the days to be observed as holy days of obligation in the Latin Rite dioceses of the United States of America, in conformity with canon 1246, are as follows:
Reconciliation
Times
St. Patrick Church of Merna
FRI
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
SAT
9:00 am – 10:00 am
St. Mary Church in Downs
SAT & SUN
Immediately following weekend Masses
The Sacrament of Reconciliation can be received outside these times by calling the parish office to make an appointment based on the priest’s availability.
About Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a changing of heart away from sin and back towards God. As the priest leads you through the sacrament, you will confess your sins, and then he will absolve (forgive) you of them. It is encouraged to spend some time in prayer and reflection both before and after receiving the sacrament.
Eucharistic Adoration
Times
St. Patrick Church of Merna
TUE
9:00 am – 8:30 pm
WED
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
FRI
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
All are welcome!
About Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration is an opportunity to pray in the true presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. The Sacred Host is held within a monstrance, which means “to show.” Adoration draws us into deeper relationship, where we are face to face with God Himself.
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”
“Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.”
1 Pet 1:8
In Adoration, the kingdom of heaven breaks in to our world. Emmanuel, God-with-us, dwells in our midst. This time can be spent in various ways. Oftentimes, the simpler the better. Silence and stillness with Our Lord are preferred to filling the time and our minds with constant reading or going from devotion to devotion. He simply wants to be with us, gazing upon us in love as we gaze back at Him.
For more guidance on praying in Adoration, see Blessed is She, Hallow, or Word on Fire.
Become a Sub or Permanent Adorer
Are you interested in becoming a permanent Adorer or being added to the sub list?
Questions About Adoration?
What to expect, why you should go, what happens while you’re there… watch our moving yet informative short video!