Third Sunday after Epiphany (Chapel Masses Cancelled)

This Sunday Masses are cancelled at the Chapel due to the storm. However it still is the Third Sunday after Epiphany. In the Gospel reading for this Sunday, we hear the words of the centurion that we repeat almost verbatim just before Communion at every Mass: “Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldst enter under my roof: but only say the word, and my servant shall be healed” (Matthew 8:8b).

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Cancellation: No Masses at the Chapel This Sunday

Due to the winter weather, Father Jones has cancelled this Sunday's Masses at the Chapel of the Little Flower.

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Winter Weather This Weekend

This weekend's forecast is calling for ice and snow across the area, which could impact Masses at the Chapel of the Little Flower.

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Second Sunday after Epiphany

This Sunday is the Second Sunday after Epiphany. Last Sunday the Gospel provided a glimpse of the Child Jesus, on the verge of manhood, in the setting of the Holy Family. In this Sunday’s Gospel, He is a mature adult of perhaps 30 years, accompanying His Blessed Mother to a wedding in Cana of Galilee.

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Holy Family (Epiphany)

This Sunday, there are two commemorations, depending on location. Locally in the Diocese of Charlotte, the Chapel of the Little Flower will offer a special External Solemnity of Epiphany. At other locations, it is the Feast of the Holy Family.

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Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus

This Sunday, the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus, is also known as the Sunday after the Octave Day of the Nativity. The Gospel reading for today’s Mass is the same as that read on the Octave Day celebrated earlier in the week: At that time, after eight days were accomplished, that the child should be circumcised, his name was called JESUS, which was called by the angel, before he was conceived in the womb.”

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January 1 Holy Day Schedule & Indulgences

We share the schedule for the Holy Day Latin Masses for January 1, the Octave of the Nativity (the ancient Feast of the Circumcision), a Holy Day of Obligation.

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