Coming together as a Family of Parishes,
Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of Grace and St. Joseph's
are working together to provide shared and meaningful experiences of prayer and worship throughout the Lenten and Easter season. Regardless of which worship site is hosting - All are Welcome!
Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of Grace and St. Joseph's
are working together to provide shared and meaningful experiences of prayer and worship throughout the Lenten and Easter season. Regardless of which worship site is hosting - All are Welcome!
DAILY LENTEN MASSES
at Immaculate Conception
Monday & Wednesday at 9am
Tuesday at 9am & 6pm
No pre-registration is required for Daily Mass. Attestation forms and Masks are required. 9am Daily Mass is live-streamed on our Facebook page
DAILY LENTEN MASSES
at Immaculate Conception
Monday & Wednesday at 9am
Tuesday at 9am & 6pm
No pre-registration is required for Daily Mass. Attestation forms and Masks are required. 9am Daily Mass is live-streamed on our Facebook page
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. Abstinence binds all Catholics who are 14 years of age and older.
Fast binds all Catholics who are 18 years of age, but not yet 59. Abstinence refers to refraining from the consumption of meat. Fasting refers to the quantity of food eaten. Traditionally, fasting calls for only one full meal per day.
Lenten Guidelines and Information from the USCCB (click to be directed to the USCCB website)
Saturday, March 27
4:00pm Mass at St. Joseph's - Walk-in
5:00pm Mass at Immaculate Conception - Sign up here
5:30pm Mass at Our Lady of Grace - Sign up via email
Sunday, March 28
9:00am Mass at Immaculate Conception - Sign up here
9:00am Mass at St. Joseph's - Walk-in
10:30am Mass at Our Lady of Grace - Sign up via email
At all Masses, palms will be distributed as you exit the church
The liturgy committees for all three parishes worked together to blend the traditions of each community so that everyone feels at home and welcomed as we celebrate this most Holy Week. For a printable version of the Easter Letter from Fr. Jerry that includes a printable version of this schedule, click here.
Monday, March 29
9:00 Daily Mass
Tuesday, March 30
9:00am Daily Mass
Wednesday, March 31
9:00am Daily Mass
What is the Triduum?
The summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum—from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday. Though chronologically three days, they are liturgically one day unfolding for us the unity of Christ's Paschal Mystery.
The single celebration of the Triduum marks the end of the Lenten season. Our family of parishes will celebrate one Triduum - together as a community - with the liturgical services being held at Immaculate Conception. All are welcome.
The liturgical services that take place during the Triduum are:
- Mass of the Lord's Supper (Holy Thursday)
- Good Friday of the Lord's Passion (Good Friday)
- Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord (Easter Vigil)
Holy Thursday April 1st
Morning Prayer at 9:00am - Walk-in
Printable Worship Aid for Morning Prayer
Watch the Recording of Morning Prayer
Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:00pm
Good Friday
April 2nd
April 2nd
Morning Prayer at 9:00am
Printable Worship Aid for Morning Prayer
Watch the Recording of Morning Prayer
Good Friday - Stations of the Cross at Our Lady of Grace at 12 noon
Good Friday - Stations of the Cross at Immaculate Conception at 3:00pm
Good Friday of the Lord's Passion at Immaculate Conception at 7:00pm
Watch the Recording
Holy Saturday
April 3rd
April 3rd
Morning Prayer and Lighting of New Fire at 9:00am - Walk-in
Printable Worship Aid for Morning Prayer
Vigil of the Lord's Resurrection at 8:00pm - Advance Sign up is required
Walk ins will be accommodated as space allows
Easter Sunday
April 4th
9:00am Mass at Immaculate Conception
In-Person and live streamed on Facebook
Walk ins will be accommodated in the overflow seating in the Parish Hall as space allows
9:00am Mass at St. Joseph's
In-Person and live streamed on YouTube
10:30am Mass at Our Lady of Grace
In-person only
11:15am Mass at Immaculate Conception
In-person only and Live Streamed on Facebook
Walk ins will be accommodated in the overflow seating in the Parish Hall as space allows
Please note - in order to safely accommodate as many people as possible
all Easter Sunday Masses require advanced sign up.
Immaculate Conception - Online Sign Up (preferred) or call 518-399-9168
Walk ins will be accommodated in the overflow seating in the Parish Hall as space allows
St. Joseph's - Online Sign Up (preferred) or call 518-346-2316
Our Lady of Grace - Email Sign up or call 518-384-0109
Easter Sunday
April 4th
9:00am Mass at Immaculate Conception
In-Person and live streamed on Facebook
Walk ins will be accommodated in the overflow seating in the Parish Hall as space allows
9:00am Mass at St. Joseph's
In-Person and live streamed on YouTube
10:30am Mass at Our Lady of Grace
In-person only
11:15am Mass at Immaculate Conception
In-person only and Live Streamed on Facebook
Walk ins will be accommodated in the overflow seating in the Parish Hall as space allows
Please note - in order to safely accommodate as many people as possible
all Easter Sunday Masses require advanced sign up.
Immaculate Conception - Online Sign Up (preferred) or call 518-399-9168
Walk ins will be accommodated in the overflow seating in the Parish Hall as space allows
St. Joseph's - Online Sign Up (preferred) or call 518-346-2316
Our Lady of Grace - Email Sign up or call 518-384-0109
Friday Evenings during Lent Stations of Cross will be prayed at 7:00pm at Immaculate Conception. Attestation forms and Masks are required.
No pre-registration necessary.
On Friday, March 26, 2021 Mary's Way of the Cross will be presented at St. Joseph's Church in Scotia and will be available via livestream ONLY on
St. Joseph's YouTube Channel
On Good Friday, Stations of the Cross will be prayed at
Our Lady of Grace at 12:00noon
Immaculate Conception at 3:00pm
For more information on Stations of the Cross or to experience an online self-paced experience of Stations of the Cross, please click here.
All are invited to experience the Grace of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Confessions are heard at each Parish before or after Mass, as scheduled.
We are not planning to hold a communal Penance service, due to the restrictions of Covid-19, however we have scheduled additional opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation as follows:
Saturdays from 9am - 12pm in the Church
March 6, March 13, March 20
These additional times for Reconciliation will be offered in the Church at Immaculate Conception.
Lent is a time of prayer and reflection. If you are interested in some additional online resources for prayer and reflection, please click here.
