FIRST FRIDAY MASS & ALL NIGHT PRAYER VIGIL

 “To those devoted to My Sacred Heart, I will be their refuge in life and especially in death.” (Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque)

This all-night vigil is held every first Friday and First Saturday of each month in St. Therese Church.  It begins with Holy Mass at 7:30 p.m. on Friday evening and concludes with Benediction at 5:45 a.m., followed by the 6:00 a.m. Mass on First Saturday morning. 

One of the Carmelite Fathers celebrates the Mass and gives the conference at 9:00 p.m.  The Alliance of the Two Hearts conducts the prayers which are held throughout the night.  Light refreshments are available outside the church during the breaks. 

The full schedule is as follows:

 7:30 p.m.  Holy Mass for First Friday

 8:30 p.m.  Exposition/Adoration

 9:00 p.m.  Conference/Talk

10:00 p.m.  Break

10:30 p.m.  Nine Offices of the Alliance of Two Hearts

  1:00 a.m.  Break

  1:30 a.m.  Office of the Immaculate Heart

  2:00 a.m.  Silent Meditation

  3:00 a.m.  Divine Mercy Chaplet

  4:00 a.m.  Prayers for Priests/Vocations

  5:45 a.m.  Benediction

  6:00 a.m.  Holy Mass for First Saturday