We are encouraged to spend time in prayer and with the Mass. 

Keep Sunday the day of the Lord!

We continue to pray for each other in our parish family and our community.

We pray for an end to this crisis and to be reunited with each other and especially with our Lord in the sacrifice of the Eucharist at Mass.

Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion 

Mass Readings
First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 22
Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11
Gospel: Matthew 26:14–27:66 or 27:11-54

Other resources to aid us in our prayer time.

Magnificat online: https://us.magnificat.net/free

Word Among Us: https://wau.org/ 

*Please subscribe to our [new] Saint Maximilian Kolbe Church YouTube Channel - there will be updates and videos of the Mass for us all to keep in touch and connected with our parish and our pastor, Fr. John.

Sunday is the day on which we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. Sunday is the Lord’s Day. 

We gather for Mass, rest from work, and perform works of mercy. 

People all over the world gather at God’s Eucharistic table as brothers and sisters.

The Mass is the most important sacramental celebration of the Church, and it always follows a set order.

Introductory Rites—preparing to celebrate the Eucharist

Entrance Chant: We gather as a community and praise God in song.

Greeting: We pray the Sign of the Cross. The priest welcomes us.

Penitential Rite: We remember our sins and ask God for mercy.

Collect: We ask God to hear our prayers.

Liturgy of the Word—hearing God’s plan of salvation

First Reading: We listen to God’s Word, usually from the Old Testament.

Responsorial Psalm: We respond to God’s Word in song.

Second Reading: We listen to God’s Word from the New Testament.

Gospel Acclamation

Gospel Reading: We stand and listen to the Gospel of the Lord.

Homily: The priest or the deacon explains God’s Word.

Profession of Faith: We proclaim our faith through the Creed.

Prayer of the Faithful: We pray for our needs and the needs of others.

Liturgy of the Eucharist—celebrating Christ’s presence in the Eucharist

Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts

We bring gifts of bread and wine to the altar.

Prayer over the Offerings

The priest prays that God will accept our sacrifice.

Eucharistic Prayer

This prayer of thanksgiving is the center and high point of the entire celebration.

• Preface—We give thanks and praise to God.

• Holy, Holy, Holy—We sing an acclamation of praise.

• Consecration—The bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.

• The Mystery of Faith—We proclaim the mystery of our faith.

• Amen—We affirm the words and actions of the Eucharistic Prayer.

Communion Rite—receiving the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ

Lord’s Prayer—We pray the Our Father.

Sign of Peace—We offer one another Christ’s peace.

Lamb of God—We pray for forgiveness, mercy, and peace.

Communion—We receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.

Prayer After Communion—We pray that the Eucharist will strengthen us to live as Jesus did.

Concluding Rites—going forth to glorify the Lord by our lives

Final Blessing: We receive God’s blessing.

Dismissal: We go in peace, glorifying the Lord by our lives.

Sending Forth Hymn: Lift High the Cross