The parish community of Our Lady of Consolation, Diocese of Grand Rapids, is committed to the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. In sharing the Eucharist as the source and summit of all that we do, we are called by the Holy Spirit to live our Catholic Christian faith through sacraments and prayer, education, service, justice, ecumenism and hospitality. We rely on God's grace and the help of Our Lady, whose consolation brings comfort to God's people.
Visitors are always welcome at Our Lady of Consolation! On Sunday mornings we have nursery and early childhood care available. We also offer a special "Childrens' Liturgy of the Word" dismissal from Sunday Mass for those in grades 1 to 3. While the adults hear the readings and homily, the kids hear the same readings in language easier for them to understand.
Mass Times
- Monday ~ 7:00AM
- Tuesday ~ No Mass
- Wednesday ~ Ash Wednesday ~ 9:00AM & 7:00PM
- Thursday ~ 9:00AM
- Friday ~ 9:00AM
- Saturday ~ 5:00PM
- Sunday ~ 9:00AM and 11:00AM
Reconciliation ~ Saturdays 3:30PM - 4:30PM
Lent 2012 Schedule
Ash Wednesday
The Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday, February 22. Ashes will be distributed at the celebration of the Eucharist at 9:00AM and 7:00PM.
Tuesdays of Lent
At 10:00AM the Rosary will be prayed in the Chapel, followed by Mary's Way of the Cross in Church.
You are invited to join the school children in church at 2:35PM to pray the Stations of the Cross each Tuesday of Lent.
Catholicism series continues at 6:30PM.
Fridays of Lent
The Friday evenings of Lent we will gather in the church at 7:00PM and celebrate communal prayer centered on the Way of the Cross. Each week will feature a different set of stations. We will pray the Stations of the Cross for Children on March 23rd.
48 Hours of Adoration
The 48 hours of Adoration will begin Monday, March 26 at 7:00PM. We will conclude with Benediction on Wednesday, March 28 at 7:00PM.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Lenten spiritual renewal is not complete without the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Since many opportunities are offered in advance of the Triduum, all are encouraged to plan an appropriate time when the sacrament can be received before Easter. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated every Saturday from 3:30PM - 4:30PM. Please note the Sacrament of Reconciliation will not be celebrated on Saturday, April 7.
Sunday, March 25 at 3:00PM we will gather for communal prayer in the Church. An opportunity for individual celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered at the conclusion of the prayer service. Fr. Tony has arranged for several priests to assist with the Sacrament that day.
Russo's Reflections
The Season of Lent
It is hard to believe that the Lenten Season is upon us. We begin our journey in the desert on Wednesday, February 22nd by receiving ashes on our forehead and are reminded that, "We are dust, and to dust we shall return". Lent is a time of spiritual preparation for the Paschal Mystery, the passion, death, and resurrection of Christ. It is a time of prayer, fasting, reconciliation, penance, sacrifice, self-denial, and almsgiving. Lent is a period of 40 days, excluding Sundays, beginning on Ash Wednesday through Holy Thursday. We are reminded of Jesus' unbroken fast for forty days in the desert.
As we observe the special nature of this liturgical season, the Alleluia is not sung or said from the beginning of Lent until the Easter Vigil, flowers and plants are removed from the altar, and generally no baptisms or weddings are performed during this time.
In keeping with the nature of the Lenten Season at the conclusion of every Mass we will omit the closing hymn and leave in silence.
For your information, the diocese has issued the following directives for Lent. Lenten regulations for this year are as follows:
Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent.
Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday for all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one's needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.
Have a blessed week!
Fr. Tony