Worship

Pastor's Letter

y Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Lord's Ascension, transferred from this past Thursday to this weekend. Through the Father's power is still at work in him, Jesus ascends to sit at God's right hand. There Jesus intercedes for us as we continue the work of bringing the good news of God's salvation to others. his ascension contains a promise that where he is, those faithful to him will also be. He will not leave the Church helpless or alone. He sends the Holy Spirit to guide us and to keep us on that path that leads to salvation. Let us rejoice in the many gifts that God gives to us through his holy Church.

Your ADA pledge, PLEASE!!!!! I would like to finish this process by the first of June and we still are below 60% of our goal. Please make your pledge today if you haven't already done so!

The new security system has been installed and is up and running. Hopefully this will help in our efforts to keep the Basilica, hall and grounds safer. As I mentioned to you before, just about every inch of the parking lot and interior is all covered by cameras that will record any movement. Please be diligent in helping us with our security efforts for the sake of the safety of our buildings and visitors.

My the Lord bless us all during this holy Season of Easter!

Sincerely yours in Christ,

The Reverend Aquinas M. Nichols, O.S.B.
Pastor

Liturgy at the Basilica

The Source and Summit of Christian Life

t. John's parish seeks to be a model of renewed liturgy and a place of prayer for all who visit.
The Sacraments, especially the Eucharist, occupy a central role in the liturgical activity of the Basilica family. Through the public worship of the Church, visitors throughout the country (and lately the world), experience the presence of God in a profound way.
The worship of God truly forms the source and summit of the Church's life and the mission of the Basilica of St. John.

Basilica interior at Easter

Mass Information

Saturday: 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM (Vigil)
Sunday: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM (Festive Sung Mass)
Holy Days: Mass are usually 12:00 PM (Noon), and 7:00 PM. Please call the parish office for any Mass schedule changes.
Ash Wednesday: Mass at 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m. with distribution of ashes.
The following Holidays and Civic observances are the exceptions:

January 1st, Mary the Mother of God - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Memorial Day 9:00 a.m.
Independence Day 9:00 a.m.
Labor Day 9:00 a.m.
Thanksgiving Day 9:00 a.m.
Christmas Day 10:30 a.m.

Weekdays: 12:00 PM (Noon)
First Saturday: 9:00 AM
Ash Wednesday 12:00 PM (Noon) and 7:00 PM
Friday during Lent - Stations of the Cross 7:00 PM

Reconciliation Information

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Saturday afternoon from 2:45 PM until 3:45 PM, or by appointment by calling the parish office at 515-244-3101.
Communal Penance for Christmas will be: December 10th, 2011 10:00 a.m.

Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament

As a parish we adore Our Lord in the most Blessed Sacrament with Eucharistic Adoration on:

Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please come and visit our Lord and if you can commit to taking an hour for us that would be of great assistance to us . Contact Rosemary at 244-3101 ext. 204 to become one of our Adorers.

Holy Week Schedule 2012

Palm Sunday, April 1st, 2012

8:30 AM & 10:30 AM Mass

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of Holy Week 2012

Daily Mass at 12:00 PM (Noon)
No Adoration on Monday, Wednesday & Friday of Holy Week — We will resume on Wednesday, April 11th.

Celebration of the Lord's Supper, April 5th, 2012

No Adoration during the day
Office closed at 12:00 PM (Noon)
Seder Meal (in Mulvihill Hall) at 6:00 PM
Solemn Mass at 7:30 PM
Adoration until 10:00 PM

Good Friday of the Lord's Passion, April 6th, 2012

No Adoration during the day
Solemn Stations of the Cross at 3:00 PM, Chaplet of Divine Mercy-after
Solemn Liturgical Service (Veneration of the Cross) at 7:30 PM

Holy Saturday of the Lord's Rest, April 7th, 2012

7:30 AM (RCIA meets in Hall)
RCIA practice in the Basilica at 8:00 AM
Church decorating begins at 9:00 AM
Altar Server practice in the Basilica at 9:00 AM
Instrumental Practice begins at 12:30 p.m.
Solemn Easter Vigil at 8:30 PM

Easter Sunday, April 8th, 2012

(No Coffee and Donuts today)
Mass at 8:30 AM
Solemn Sung Mass at 10:30 AM

Easter Monday, April 9th, 2012

Office closed, No Adoration
Weekday Mass at 12:00 noon

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Sacred Sound in Sacred Space

hether it is the beautiful sounds of our thirty-eight rank Casavant pipe organ, the grand piano, a guitar, a flute, or harp, the combination of musical instrument, superb acoustics and voice make the Basilica of St. John a musical experience. The Basilica Organ

With 1,998 pipes which range from a few inches to sixteen feet, the Casavant pipe-organ is considered one of the best "in-space" instruments in this region.

From its roots in the Old Testament temple worship, the sacred liturgy of the Church has always seen music as an integral part of our worship. This is no more evident than here at the Basilica of St. John. Whether your tastes run from traditional Gregorian Chant, to contemporary worship with our folk group, to our ethnic diversity with the beautiful music from our Vietnamese and Hispanic choirs, to the timeless classics of the bell choir and our outstanding Basilica Choir, we live to "make a joyful noise," at the Basilica of St. John. In the words of St. Augustine, "He who sings, prays twice."

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