Liturgy

We profess the Catholic Church's teaching the Sacred Liturgy "is the work of the whole Christ, head and body. Our high priest, Jesus Christ, celebrates it unceasingly in the heavenly liturgy, with the holy Mother of God, the apostles, all the saints, and the multitude of those who have already entered the kingdom" (CCC 1187).

Sunday, the "Lord's Day," is the principal day for the celebration of the Eucharist because it is the day of the Resurrection. It is the pre-eminent day of the liturgical assembly, the day of the Christian family, and the day of joy and rest from work (CCC 1193).

Jesus Christ instituted seven sacraments as a necessary means for our salvation. The sacraments are visible signs that give us the grace of the Holy Spirit and unite us with Jesus Christ. Each sacrament nourishes and strengthens the faith of its recipients. As gifts entrusted by Jesus Christ to the Church, the sacraments provide us with a bond of unity and express our communion of faith.

Assisting at Mass While Traveling
One of the great joys of our Catholic faith is to be able to share it with people all across the nations. Take advantage of your travels and experience all of the wonderful parishes, cathedrals and shrines spread across the country and around the world. Use MassTimes.org to find Masses wherever your travels take you, and may God keep you until we meet again at St. Patrick Church.