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Mass

Sat Vigil	5:00pm
Sun	7:00am 9:00am 11:00am 4:00pm
Mon - Sat	8:00am

Hearing Assistance at Mass

Reconciliation

Tue - Fri	7:30-7:50am
Sat	4:00-4:50pm
Sun	20 min before each Mass
Other times by appointment

How to go to Confession Examination of Conscience

Office Hours

Mon - Thu	8:30am-4:30pm
Fri	8:30am-3:00pm
Sun	8:00am-12:30pm

Upcoming Events

Want to Join the Catholic Church or Receive a Sacrament?
If you or someone you know would like to become Catholic or receive the sacraments (baptism, communion, confirmation), OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) can help!
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Dr. Brant Pitre Scripture Study
Mon, May 18 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (weekly)
Join us every Monday in Room 2 & 3 of the Parish Hall for fellowship and discussion based on the Sunday Readings each week.
Legion of Mary
Wed, May 20 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (weekly)
Meets on Wednesdays in Room 1 of the Parish Hall.
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Catholicism for the Curious
Thu, May 21 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (every third Thursday of the month)
Every third Thursday of the Month in the Parish Hall.

There is no charge and no need to RSVP. We hope to see you there!
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She Shall Be Called Woman - A Program for All Women
Thu, May 21 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (weekly)
All women from our parish are invited to gather for a transformative journey designed to meet the deepest longing of the feminine heart.
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That Man is You
Fri, May 22 @ 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM (weekly)
All men are invited to join us on Fridays for a hot breakfast at 6:00am followed by a video and discussion from 6:30–7:30am in the Parish Hall.
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Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic
Mon, Jun 1 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (every first Monday of the month)
We meet on the first Monday of every month in the Parish Hall.

“Live the Dominican Tradition: Pray, Study, Build Community. Share the Word!”
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Monthly 24-Hour Eucharistic Adoration
Fri, Jun 5 (every first Friday of the month)
You are invited to spend an hour in adoration to Jesus in our Queen of Peace Chapel.
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Sanctity of Life Ministry Meeting
Thu, Jun 11 @ 9:00 AM (every second Thursday of the month)
In the Parish Hall Rm 3, all are welcome!
For questions, please contact Kathy at heislerkathy@gmail.com.
New Opportunity for Eucharistic Adoration
Sun, Jun 14 @ 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (every second Sunday of the month)
A Personal Encounter with Jesus.

This Adoration experience takes place on the second Sunday of each month in the church.

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Weekly Reflection

The Ascension of the Lord

05-17-2026 | Fr. Jess Ty

Dear People of God,

What does it mean for our Lord to Ascend into heaven? What does it mean for us as disciples of Jesus?

The Ascension is not about Jesus leaving us, but of going ahead of us, as our forerunner, our High Priest, and our King, to prepare for us at the right hand of the Father. Far from being an absence, the Ascension is a gift of profound hope, purpose, and power.