Worship/Liturgy


REGULAR LITURGY SCHEDULE:

Exceptions on holy days and national holidays are noted below.

Weekend Mass Times

Saturday Vigil - 4:00pm
Sunday - 6:00am, 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00Noon, 4:00pm

Weekday Mass Times

Monday through Friday - 7:00am, 12:00Noon
Saturday 12:00Noon

Confession Times

Monday through Friday following the 7:00am. Mass
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday following the 12:00Noon Mass

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Fridays - 11:00am - 12:00Noon (Just prior to Noon Mass - in the Main Church)

African Mass

Celebration of the Eucharist with African traditions of song, word, dance, and global languages are celebrated on the third Sunday of each month at 12:00Noon, prelude begins at 11:45am. For more information, call the parish office at 612-332-7471.

2023: January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16,
         August 20, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17

 

Liturgical Ministers' Schedule

September MINISTERS SCHEDULE     October MINISTERS SCHEDULE


LITURGICAL SEASONS AND HOLY DAYS:


Ash Wednesday
(All Masses with Ashes in Main Church; no confessions)
Wednesday, February 22, 2023:  7:00am (no music)
     10:00am, 12:00Noon, 5:15pm (with music)

Ashes will be distributed all day outside of Mass. Inquire at reception desk.

 

Lenten Stations of the Cross

Fridays at 12:30pm in the Main Church (+Live Streamed):                                                                                                              February 24.    March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.

Mass with Anointing

Saturday, March 11. Join us in Fleming Hall afterwards for a light lunch.

Lenten Extended Confessions
Saturday, April 1 from 12:30pm to 2:00pm


Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023
Regular Sunday Mass Schedule: 6:00am, 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00Noon, and 4:00pm

Holy Thursday, April 6, 2023
Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 12:00Noon and 5:15pm
Eucharistic Adoration follows in chapel for one hour after each Mass.

Good Friday, April 7, 2023
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion: 12:00Noon and 5:15pm
Stations of the Cross 3:00pm (with music)
No 7:00am Mass and no confessions. Parish office is closed.

The Resurrection of the Lord
Holy Saturday April 8, 2023: Easter Vigil 8:00-10:00pm
Easter Sunday April 9, 2023: 6:00am
      8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00Noon and 4:00pm


Ascension of the Lord
May 21, 2023
Regular Sunday Mass Schedule: 6:00am, 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00Noon, and 4:00pm

As in many places around the world and our Archdiocese, the celebration of the Ascension of the Lord has been transferred to the 7th week of Easter.

Pentecost Sunday
May 28, 2023
Regular Sunday Mass Schedule: 6:00am, 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00Noon, and 4:00pm

Feast of St. Olaf, Masses
We will celebrate our patronal feast with special music for one weekend in late July 2023, date TBA.  Hospitality at all Sunday Masses will feature special treats, so be sure to visit Forliti Gathering Room after Mass.

Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary

August 15, A Holy Day of Obligation
Monday, August 14, 2023 - Vigil Mass 5:15pm
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - Masses at 7:00am, 10:00am, 12:00Noon, 5:15pm

All Saints Day

November 1, 2023
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - Vigil Mass 5:15pm
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - Masses at 7:00am, 10:00am, 12:00Noon, 5:15pm


All Souls Day
Thursday, November 2, 2023
7:00am Mass
Mass of Remembrance - 12:00Noon

At this liturgy we remember in a special way our loved ones who have died in the past year, especially those whose funerals we celebrated at Saint Olaf. Luncheon to follow.

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

December 8, A Holy Day of Obligation
Thursday, December 7, 2023: Vigil Mass at 5:15pm
Friday, December 8, 2023: Masses at 7:00am, 10:00am, 12:00Noon, 5:15pm

Advent Extended Confessions

 Saturday, Date TBA from 12:30pm to 2:00pm

Nativity of the Lord
(Holy Day of Obligation – All Masses in Main Church; no confessions)
Christmas Eve Sunday, December 24, 2023:  4:00pm, 12:00Midnight

Christmas Day Monday, December 25, 2023:  7:00am, 10:00am, 12:00Noon, 4:00pm
      Parish office will be closed on Monday, December 25.

The Most Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Sunday, December 31, 2023

 

Mary, Mother of God / New Year's Day

Monday, January 1, 2024

Feast of the Epiphany

Sunday, January 7, 2024
Regular Sunday Mass Schedule: 6:00am, 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00Noon, and 4:00pm 

 

NATIONAL HOLIDAYS:


Memorial Day (May 29), Fourth of July,

Labor Day (September 4), Thanksgiving Day (November 23)

9:00am Mass with music in the Main Church (no 7:00am or 12:00Noon Masses; no confessions).
Parish office will be closed.

 

Mass with Anointing

The Sacrament of Anointing is meant for those dealing with the effects of aging or illness in body, mind, or spirit. It is especially recommended before surgery or if one’s condition has worsened since last being anointed. The next Mass with Anointing is currently scheduled for
Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 12:00Noon.
 
A light luncheon will follow.

“Come to me, all you who are burdened, and I will give you rest,” says the Lord.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


SAINT OLAF CATHOLIC CHURCH
215 S. 8TH STREET, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402
612-332-7471
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