Advent Day of Mercy
Tuesday, December 10, 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a day of reconciliation! Several priests will be available at any given time throughout the day to hear your confession.
A light soup supper will be served from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, while supplies last.
Advent Day of Mercy
Tuesday, December 10
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Main Church & Commons
Several priests will be available throughout the day to hear your Confession.
A light soup supper will be served from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, available to all as long as supplies last.
Father John’s Pro-Tips for a Good Confession:
Use an “Examination of Conscience” before going—we have copies of these outside both crying rooms at OLG. Feel free to take one! It walks you through how to go to Confession, helps you remember what your sins are, and even has the Act of Contrition on it in case you don’t have it memorized.
It’s ok to write your sins down. This can help us to remember all the sins we want to confess, especially if it has been a while since we’ve gone to Confession.
Be bold, be brief, and be gone! When we go to Confession all we need to do is name our sins (and if it’s a grave sin, the approximate number of times it happened). We don’t need to give any background. Here is a good example of this: “I have gossiped at work, I have been unkind to my parents, and I have had too much to drink on one occasion.” That's it! That's all we have to do. Confessing in this way ensures that our sins are forgiven and that there’s enough time for everyone else in line to receive God’s mercy as well.
Confession is not spiritual direction. While it’s ok to ask the priest questions in Confession if we have them, and the priest may offer some advice on occasion, the confessional is primarily for receiving absolution and grace to live virtuously. If someone wants some counsel about something, they can always contact the priest and set up a meeting.
The priest is the garbage man—he’s just there to take out the trash. He’s not interested in or scandalized by what’s in the trash. He’s heard it all before! He’s just happy that another soul is freed from its sin.
Don’t be afraid. Confession is where we receive God’s love and mercy. I promise you’ll be glad you went.
Join a Small Group
OLG Small Groups Living Faith and Life Together
Small Groups draw adults into transformative friendship with Jesus and with one another.
A small group consists of 6-12 people gathered around the Word of God for friendship, spiritual growth, and prayer.
There are a variety of groups meeting different days and time. Find one that works for you!
If you don’t find one that fits please contact Jessica Balzarini or click here for details on Small Groups at OLG.
During the Lenten season we had over 250 parishioners and friends are participate in the small groups. Our Parish offers a heartfelt thank you to the small group leaders. These dedicated leaders have been committed to our Archdiocesan movement of evangelization this Lent. Our hope is that this is the first spark at OLG that desires to build a culture of small groups growing in faith together.
Small Groups Weekend
Saturday, January 20 - Sunday, January 21, 2024
We are excited to kick off our Small Groups this weekend.
A Small Group is a group of 6-12 people gathered in the name of Jesus around the Word of God for friendship, spiritual growth, and prayer. We will have over 20 new groups launching at OLG this coming Lent, using the guiding theme of With Jesus to the Cross. This theme will walk us through the Lenten Sunday Mass readings. All ages of adults are welcome and encouraged to join!
After all Masses this weekend if you have questions, there will be Small Group leaders in the Commons to answer questions or help you find a group for you!
Click here for more details on Small Groups at OLG.
Men at Mass / First Friday Devotions
Men at Mass / First Friday Devotion
The Men Club assembles on the first Friday of each month at the 6:15 AM Mass and stays for coffee and pastries after. Join us in Our Lady of Grace’s Adoration Chapel for this First Friday Devotion to celebrate the Eucharist and honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
When: 6:15 AM Mass on the first Friday of each month
Where: Our Lady of Grace Church
Resources: to learn more about this devotion, check out the Sacred Heart Institute’s website HERE.all.