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Welcome!
We, the parish family of St. Ephrem, baptized into the life of Jesus Christ and nourished by the Word and the Eucharist, strive to be a welcoming and responsive Roman Catholic faith community. Together we are committed to put our faith into action by:
Responding to the spiritual and physical needs of the community through service and charity.
Reaching out to those who are searching for a faith community, including the young and those seeking to rekindle their relationship with God.
Reaching out to all without distinction. Passing on our faith and traditions through teaching by word and example.
Connecting to where people are on their faith journey.
Actively participating in the worship, sacrament and devotional life of the church.
We can’t wait to meet you!
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Finding St. Ephrem
Contact Us Directions Mass Times
Confession Times
Saturday: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
By appointment for all other times
Mass Times
Saturday:
8:45 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
Sunday:
8:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Monday - Friday:
7:00 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. (No 7:00 a.m. Mass on legal holidays or the day after Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving.)
Eve of Holy Days:
7:00 p.m.
Holy Days:
7:00 am and 8:45 am (If the holy day is not a day of obligation, it will be the regular Mass schedule for the day. Any changes in this will be announced both in the bulletin and from the pulpit.)
GUIDELINES FOR REOPENING THE CHURCHES FOR LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - Noon and 1 - 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - Noon and 1 - 4 p.m.
Saturday: No Office Hours
Sunday: No Office Hours
Learn about Catholicism
Mass: What to Expect
The central Catholic act of worship is attending the Mass, or Divine Liturgy. The Mass is divided into two parts: the Liturgy of the Word, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
During the first part, the priest leads us in prayer and songs, praising God, thanking Him, and asking Him for forgiveness. We hear Scripture readings, the priest gives a talk, and then we all pronounce the core principles of our faith.
In the second part, the priest says the blessing, transforming bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. We all say the "Our Father" prayer, and then receive communion. Finally, there is a closing prayer and final blessing.
Altar Servers
Those who serve at the altar assist the priest and the sacred administration of his responsibilities during the sacrifice of the Mass. Typically, they are the cross bearer, those who carry the...
Choir
We've heard your voice during Mass. Yes, you. Keep doing that beautiful singing that you do--just do it from the choir loft! Get in touch with our Music Director and join one of our Mass's choirs,...
Eucharistic Ministers
It is a sacred thing to administer the Body and Blood of Christ to His Church. The high point of each Mass is the transfiguration of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. Eucharistic...
Lectors
Lectors are those who proclaim the Word of God at the celebration of the Eucharist and at other liturgical celebrations. We speak about the Word of God as spoken to us not simply 2000 years ago,...
RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a program for people interested in the Catholic faith, whether they are non-Catholics thinking about becoming Catholic, or Catholics who wish to...
Ushers
Ever had trouble finding a seat on Easter Sunday? Either you were very late, or that Mass didn't have an usher to help people find an open seat. Our ushers greet, welcome, and seat parishioners at...