Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception
Diocese of Saint George's
Grenada, W.I., Caribbean
BECOME PART OF OUR CATHEDRAL FAMILY
"We recognize that the Sacraments have a visible and invisible reality, a reality open to all the human senses but grasped in its God-given depths with the eyes of faith." (USCCB) The Sacraments are divided into: the sacraments of Christian initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist); the sacraments of healing (Penance and Anointing of the Sick) and the sacraments at the service of communion and mission (Holy Orders and Matrimony). The sacraments touch all the important moments of Christian life. All of the sacraments are ordered to the Holy Eucharist “as to their end" (Saint Thomas Aquinas).
CONFESSION:
Cathedral: Saturdays: 7.00 a.m. - 8.00 a.m.
Confession is also available at other Mass centres upon request and at the Cathedral parish during
office times.
HOLY HOUR & ADORATION
(Weekly)
5.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. at Cathedral on Fridays
(except 1st Friday’s)
5.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. at Tempe on Thursdays
7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. at Mt. Moritz on Thursdays
MASS TIMES:
CATHEDRAL:
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Monday to Friday - 6.15 a.m., & 12.15 p.m.,
Saturday - 6.00 p.m.
Sunday - 8.00 a.m.
COMMUNITIES OF THE CATHEDRAL
Our Lady Queen of Peace, BELMONT: Saturday - 6.00 p.m.
Saints Joachim & Anne, BRIZAN: Sunday - 6.30 a.m.
Blessed Trinity, FONTENOY: Sunday - 10.00 a.m.
Church of the Uganda Martyrs, HAPPY HILL: Sunday - 8.00 a.m.
Our Lady Queen of the Universe, MT. MORITZ: Sunday - 10.00 a.m.
Our Lady Lily of the Valley, TEMPE: Sunday - 8.00 a.m.
SACRAMENTS & LITURGIES
REFLECTION AND READINGS
4TH SUNDAY OF LENT
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INTRODUCTION:
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Welcome! ​
​Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Welcome to the 4th Sunday of Lent, Year A, also known as Laetare Sunday—a moment of joy amid our Lenten journey, inviting us to rejoice in God's merciful light.
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First Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13, God sends Samuel to anoint David as king, rejecting his older brothers. The Lord reminds Samuel, "Do not judge by appearances; I look at the heart," choosing the young shepherd David.
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Second Reading: Ephesians 5:8-14, "Live as children of light," exposing deeds of darkness. Once in shadow, we now shine like Christ, who awakens sinners to new life.
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Gospel: John 9:1-41, Jesus healing a man born blind, this miracle reveals faith's growth as the man recognizes Jesus as Lord, while Pharisees remain spiritually blind.
WEEKDAY READINGS
(PSALTER WEEK IV: YEAR A)
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16th Mar Monday - Lenten Season - Weekday
Isaiah 65: 17-21 John 4: 43-54
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​​17th Mar Tuesday - Lenten Season - Weekday
St. Patrick, Bishop
Ezekiel 47: 1-9, 12 John 5: 1-16
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18th Mar Wednesday - Lenten Season - Weekday
Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop, Doctor
Isaiah 49: 8-15 John 5: 17-30
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19th Mar Thursday - Lenten Season- Weekday
Joseph, Husband of Mary
2nd Samuel 7: 4-5a, 12-14a, 16,
Matthew 1: 16, 18-21, 24
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20th Mar Friday - Lenten Season - Weekday
Wisdom 2: 1a, 12-22, John 7: 1-2, 10, 25-30
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​​21st Mar Saturday - Lenten Season -Weekend
Jeremiah 11: 18-20, John 7: 40-53
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22nd Mar Sunday - Lenten Season - Weekend
Fifth Sunday in Lent
First Reading: Ezek 37:12-14
Psalm: Ps 129 r. 7
Second Reading: Rom 8:8-11
Gospel Acclamation: John 11: 25-26
Gospel: John 11:1-45
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT REFLECTION
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
In the Gospel of John 9:1-41, Jesus encounters a man blind from birth, challenging his disciples' assumption that suffering stems from sin. With mud made from saliva and a command to wash in the Pool of Siloam—meaning "sent"—Jesus restores the man's sight, revealing God's works through human vulnerability rather than punishment. This act shifts the focus from blame to divine initiative, as Jesus declares himself the light of the world, illuminating not just physical eyes but the path to faith.
The healing sparks controversy among neighbours and Pharisees, who interrogate the man and his parents, exposing their spiritual blindness. The once-blind man evolves from a passive recipient—"I was blind, now I see"—to a bold witness, defending Jesus despite expulsion from the synagogue. His simple testimony contrasts the religious leaders' rigid skepticism, showing how encounter with Christ transforms fear into proclamation.
Jesus later finds the man, revealing himself as the Son of Man and receiving his worship, while condemning the Pharisees' self-assured darkness. This narrative invites us, especially in Lent, to examine our own blindness—prejudices, doubts, or comforts that obscure God's mercy—and to embrace the light that demands surrender and sight.
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