And in the morning, a great while before day, he rose and went out to a lonely place, and there he prayed.
Mark 1:35
Mark 1:35
LENTEN ADORATION at MARY QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH
The St. Joseph Adoration Chapel, Lower Church, 118 High Street, Medford, MA is open Wednesday through Friday from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm for Lenten Adoration.
St. Francis of Assisi Upper Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, MA is open Mondays from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm for Rosary and Lenten Adoration.
Hand sanitizer and wipes are provided. Please follow safety protocols - wear a mask and practice social distancing.
St. Francis of Assisi Upper Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, MA is open Mondays from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm for Rosary and Lenten Adoration.
Hand sanitizer and wipes are provided. Please follow safety protocols - wear a mask and practice social distancing.
We are pleased to offer a weekly video Stations of the Cross.
Click the button below and enter the passcode to view.
Click the button below and enter the passcode to view.
Passcode:
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STATIONS of the CROSS for CHILDREN
YEAR of ST JOSEPH LENTEN JOURNEY for FAMILIES
Pope Francis has proclaimed a "Year of St. Joseph" 12/8/20 - 12/8/21
Please click below for a calendar of family activities for Lent and for more information on the Year of St. Joseph.
Please click below for a calendar of family activities for Lent and for more information on the Year of St. Joseph.
40 HOURS of ADORATION
The Adoration Team at St. Joseph Church, invites you to 40 Hours of Adoration beginning Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 4pm and ending on Friday, March 19, 2021 at 8am in honor of the Feast of St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church.
Please commit to spend some time with Our Lord during Lent and in this special Year of St. Joseph.
Please follow all safety protocols while visiting the Adoration Chapel.
For more information or to sign up for a committed time, please email adoration24sj@comcast.net or call 781-391-1396 or text your choice of Time, DATE and Name to: 617 459 8735
Please commit to spend some time with Our Lord during Lent and in this special Year of St. Joseph.
Please follow all safety protocols while visiting the Adoration Chapel.
For more information or to sign up for a committed time, please email adoration24sj@comcast.net or call 781-391-1396 or text your choice of Time, DATE and Name to: 617 459 8735
Special Edition Holy Cloak Novena for the Year of St. Joseph
Holy Cloak Novena Booklets published for the Year of St. Joseph are available from the Legion of Mary by emailing adoration24sj@comcast.net or calling 781-391-1396. The Novena in honor of St. Joseph contains the Litany of St. Joseph by which you may gain a plenary indulgence during this special year under the usual conditions. The Year of St. Joseph is granted by the Holy See from December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021 to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Proclamation of St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church.
Holy Cloak Novena Booklets published for the Year of St. Joseph are available from the Legion of Mary by emailing adoration24sj@comcast.net or calling 781-391-1396. The Novena in honor of St. Joseph contains the Litany of St. Joseph by which you may gain a plenary indulgence during this special year under the usual conditions. The Year of St. Joseph is granted by the Holy See from December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021 to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Proclamation of St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church.
LENTEN PROGRAMMING
- CATHOLIC TV
- Watch Catholic TV on Comcast channel 268, Verizon channel 296 or www.CatholicTV.org
- Daily Mass: 9:30am, 12:30pm & 7pm
- Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 12noon
- Please CLICK HERE for Catholic TV's full schedule.
- EWTN
- Watch EWTN Comcast channel 056 or 238, Verizon channel 285 or www.EWTN.com
- Daily Mass: 8am, 12noon & 7pm
- Join EWTN Global Catholic Network in remembering Christ's love for us through His Passion, Death and Resurrection. During Holy Week and Easter, EWTN brings you special programming, LIVE Masses, and more.
- Go to ewtn.com/lent for Lenten Programming.
LENTEN REGULATIONS
Abstinence: Catholics over 14 years of age are bound to the obligations of abstinence. Abstinence is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays of Lent. Meat should not be consumed on days of abstinence.
Fasting: Catholics from the age of 18 to 59 are bound to the obligation of fasting. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are the days of fasting. On these days, only one full meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain one’s strength, may be consumed, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and fruit juices are allowed.
Fasting: Catholics from the age of 18 to 59 are bound to the obligation of fasting. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are the days of fasting. On these days, only one full meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain one’s strength, may be consumed, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and fruit juices are allowed.