Mass Times
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Saturday, June 12: There will not be a 9:00am Mass
because of Ordination.
*Livestream Masses. Watch the 4:30pm on the Outreach Mass YouTube Channel.
Watch the 10:00am Mass on East Lansing Catholics Facebook
The 4:30pm at St. Thomas is the Outreach Mass. -
Confession and Adoration
Confession Times
MONDAY 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM St. Johns
WEDNESDAY 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM St. John
FRIDAY 11:00 AM to12:00 PM St. John
SATURDAY 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM St. ThomasAlso available by appointment
The 7:30pm evening confessions and 8:45pm Mass will resume Thursday, September 2
Adoration Times
MONDAY 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM St. John
WEDNESDAY 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM St. John
FRIDAY Will resume in the fall -
Anyone who is vulnerable to the coronavirus because of age or other health issues should not attend public Masses or prayer time. People who feel sick or have any symptoms of sickness (fever, cough, etc.) should not attend. Please stay home and stay safe and draw close to Jesus through Spiritual Communion. Go down to Act of Spiritual Communion
The dispensation from your Sunday obligation ended as of May 16, 2021.
The dispensation remains in place for those who have good reason not to attend.From Bishop Boyea: The Eucharist is the primary reason why many attend Sunday Mass — to receive the body and blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The nature of this gift is so incredible that many have difficulty even believing it is real. Yet, that is what we believe. That this bread and wine become the body and blood, soul and divinity of our Lord. And what is more, that Jesus chooses to sustain us on our pilgrimage to heaven with this sacred food.
As we know, this is sufficient reason in itself for many of us to join with our faith community at Sunday Mass. It is not the only reason, but it is a most worthy one. We must remember though, my partaking in the body and blood of the Lord is not just about me but also about my relationship with Jesus and his Church. I must be in communion to receive communion. If communion has been broken the Church provides the means to restore that unity through the Sacrament of Confession.
One of the most significant reasons to attend Sunday Mass is to partake of the community meal of the body and blood of the Lord. This helps not just each of us as individuals but rather builds up the Body of Christ, which we are. Just as Jesus sacrificed himself for our growth in holiness, so we are assisting in the growth of our brothers and sisters.
Assuring you of my prayers, I am sincerely yours in Christ,
+ Earl
Bishop of Lansing
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An Act of Spiritual Communion
“The wind blows where it pleases; you can hear its sound,
but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going.
So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit” (John 3:8, NJB).
As we are not always prepared for or able to receive the Eucharist, it is helpful to make an ‘act of spiritual communion’ by prayerfully asking for the graces of the Blessed Sacrament whenever we are not able to physically receive it. For the Spirit moves as it pleases and God can grant tremendous blessings whenever and wherever. (Such prayer is advantageous for those who are not Roman Catholic and do not receive Communion at Mass. One may always ask God to provide the very same graces spiritually. This devotional act is well worth trying and is a beautiful way to participate at Mass.) In this way, we can spiritually commune with God hundreds of times a day if we like. Here are two common versions of this prayer; however, one may compose one’s own version as needed. You may even want to structure your own post-Communion prayer based on these humble sentiments of love and trustful surrender.
My Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though You have already come, I embrace You and unite myself entirely to You; never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
– St. Alphonsus de Ligouri
For more information, go to Our Catholic Prayers –
devotional information, including a summary of spiritual communion:
ourcatholicprayers.com/spiritual-communion