Weekly Mass Schedule

Vigil Mass
Saturday 4:00pm Mater Dolorosa

Sunday 
8:15am St. Dominic
11:00am Mater Dolorosa

 Tuesday
 6:00pm St. Dominic

Wednesday-Friday 8:00am

First Saturday of every month 

8:00am Mater Dolorosa

 

Mater Dolorosa

• Wednesday thru Friday 7:00-7:45am
• First Saturday 7:00-7:45am
• Saturday 3:00-3:45 pm 
• Every Thursday during Lent 6-7pm 

Saint Dominic
 

• Tuesday 5:00pm-5:45pm
• Sunday 7:00am-7:45am

By Appointment - please contact the church office at 985-878-9639     

Church Office Hours are Monday thru Friday - 8am-12pm and by appointment.
 

First Thursday 
1pm - 7pm

 Every Tuesday St. Dominic
 5pm-6pm

 Every Thursday
 6pm-7pm

St. Dominic Chapel Adoration
Call the church office for details

UPCOMING EVENTS

Adoration/Encounter
Oct 16, Nov 20, 
Dec 18, Jan 15, Feb 19
​5:30-7pm 

 

 

From the days of the early Christians, fasting was a part of their lives. Over the centuries, Christians have moved away from this practice. Our Lady of Medjugorje has emphasized fasting as a vital spiritual practice. She has repeatedly urged the faithful to fast on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year, specifically with bread and water, describing it as the "best fast." This message underscores the role of fasting in fulfilling a divine purpose.

So we fasted and sought this from our God, and it was granted. Ezra 8:23
 
I turned to the Lord, to seek help, in prayer and supplication, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. Daniel 9:3
 
We are asking all parishioners of Mater Dolorosa and St. Helena to listen to Mary's request. Starting this month, we will start fasting on Wednesdays. Food is the primary means of fasting. This will consist of bread and water. If you can't fast from food, there are other ways: not watching TV, staying away from social media, etc.
 
Fasting isn't simply about skipping meals; it is intrinsically linked to prayer. When we fast, we are creating space for focused communication with God.
When we commit to fasting, we enter the realm of spiritual battle. It is important to remember that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual powers. Fasting provides us with the strength and clarity needed to face these challenges.
 
We are reminded in the Bible that fasting can also be a communal or corporate act. When we fast together, we lift each other up in prayer, offering support and encouragement. Group fasting allows us to unite our hearts and dedicate the needs of our community to the Lord. We see the power of God among group fasting, which cultivates a spirit of unity and strengthens the body of Christ.
 
It is recommended that you partner with one or two other people to encourage each other and pray for each other.
 
Fasting also needs a purpose. You can fast for your own personal intentions, but for the community, each month intentions will be published in the newsletter for everyone to focus on. And each month there will be a recipe for fasting bread in the back of the church that you can copy so you can make your own fasting bread.
 
"Then Jesus said to his disciples, 'If anyone wants to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.'" – Matthew 16:24
 
“… his disciples asked him privately: 'Why couldn't we cast him (the demon) out?' He said to them, 'This fellow cannot go out except by prayer and fasting.'"
Marcos 9:28-29
 
You can fast for your own personal intentions, but also for those of the community,
 
Questions:
Cindy Alston 985-320-7522
Robbie Orsi  985-974-0914