Weekly Update from Fr. van Dooren 2.27.26
In this post, we share our weekly emailed update from our rector, Fr. van Dooren, which includes information about the upcoming Sunday, Lenten devotions of Stations of the Cross, and other events.
The First Sunday in Lent: Sunday, February 22, 2026
All are welcome to join us as able for mass in person or through live-stream. For those who are unable to attend our 8:30 am and 11 am masses in person, we invite you to join us for the live streamed mass on Facebook and YouTube at 11 am ET.
Please make choices according to your sense of safety. This is a time when we give special thanks for our live-stream ministry.
Friday, February 27, 6:30 pm: Weekly Stations of the Cross and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Begins
We will honor the devotions of the Stations of the Cross and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament on the Fridays in Lent beginning Friday, February 27th at 6:30 pm through Friday, March 27.
On Friday, March 27, the final devotion will include Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater.
Weekly Update from Fr. van Dooren 2.20.26
In this post, we share our weekly emailed update from our rector, Fr. van Dooren, which includes information about the upcoming Sunday, Lenten offerings and other events.
Thursday, February 26: Weekly Discussion on The Imitation of Christ Begins on Zoom
This Lent, the Adult Education Committee will lead a discussion of The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis on Thursday evenings at 7:00-8:00 PM on Zoom. The series will continue weekly until Thursday, March 26th. Please email parishoffice@littlechurch.org for the Zoom link.
Photo Credit: Thomas à Kempis on Mount Saint Agnes – (1569)
The Last Sunday after the Epiphany: Sunday, February 18, 2026
All are welcome to join us for mass in person or through live-stream. For those who are unable to attend our 8:30 am and 11 am masses in person, we invite you to join us for the live streamed mass. Click read more to learn how to access our livestream!
On the third Sunday of the month, we also celebrate the mass in Spanish at 5 pm. (Tambien, el tercer domingo de cada mes celebramos nuestra misa mensual en español a las 5 de la tarde.)
RESCHEDULED: Sunday, March 1, 2026: Benjamin Bradham Piano Concert
Please join us on Sunday, February 22 at 4 pm for a special concert featuring Benjamin Bradham, pianist performing Music of Scarlatti, Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt. Suggested donation $20 at the door.
Weekly Update from Fr. van Dooren 2.13.26
In this post, we share our weekly emailed update from our rector, Fr. van Dooren, which includes information about the upcoming Sunday, events, and Lenten offerings through Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent.
The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany: February 8, 2026
All are welcome to join us as able for mass in person or through live-stream. For those who are unable to attend our 8:30 am and 11 am masses in person, we invite you to join us for the live streamed mass on Facebook and YouTube at 11 am ET.
Please make choices according to your sense of safety. This is a time when we give special thanks for our live-stream ministry!
Weekly Update from Fr. van Dooren 2.6.26
In this post, we share our weekly emailed update from our rector, Fr. van Dooren, which includes information about the upcoming Sunday, diocesan events, and more events through Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent.
The Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord: Candlemas: Sunday, February 1, 2026
Presentation at the Temple by Ambrogio Lorenzetti, 1342 (Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence)
All are welcome to join us as able for mass in person or through live-stream. For those who are unable to attend our 8:30 am and 11 am masses in person, we invite you to join us for the live streamed mass on Facebook and YouTube at 11 am ET.
Please make choices according to your sense of safety. This is a time when we give special thanks for our live-stream ministry!
February 18, 2026: Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday masses with imposition of ashes will be offered on Wednesday, February 18 at 8:30am, 12:10pm, and 6:30pm. If you are unable to attend these masses but still would like to receive ashes, please call the parish office (212-684-6770) during the hours of 9 am to 4 pm to ensure availability.
Weekly Update from Fr. van Dooren 1.30.26
In this post, we share our weekly emailed update from our rector, Fr. van Dooren, which includes information about the upcoming Sunday, upcoming concert, diocesan events, and more events through Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent.
February 16, 2026: Shrove Monday Pizza Party and Talent Show
Our annual talent show returns this year, On Monday (instead of Tuesday), February 16, we will hold a combination Talent Show and pizza party. The pizza reception will begin at 6:30 pm with the talent show to follow at 7:15pm. The pizza will represent the possible “fat and excesses” that we will give up for the 40 day season of Lent starting on Ash Wednesday. Click to read more!
The Third Sunday after the Epiphany: Sunday, January 25, 2026
All are welcome to join us as able for mass in person or through live-stream. For those who are unable to attend our 8:30 am and 11 am masses in person, we invite you to join us for the live streamed mass on Facebook and YouTube at 11 am ET.
Please make choices according to your sense of safety. This is a time when we give special thanks for our live-stream ministry!
Weekly Update from Fr. van Dooren 1.23.26
In this post, we share our weekly emailed update from our rector, Fr. van Dooren, which includes information about the upcoming Sunday, upcoming concert, and diocesan events.
The Second Sunday after the Epiphany: Sunday, January 18, 2026
All are welcome to join us for mass in person or through live-stream. For those who are unable to attend our 8:30 am and 11 am masses in person, we invite you to join us for the live streamed mass. Click read more to learn how to access our livestream!
On the third Sunday of the month, we also celebrate the mass in Spanish at 5 pm. (Tambien, el tercer domingo de cada mes celebramos nuestra misa mensual en español a las 5 de la tarde.)
Friday, January 30, 7 pm: Matei Varga on piano at Houghton Hall Arts Community
From Impressionistic fairy tales to stories of unrequited love - come enjoy works by Debussy, Ravel, Enescu, Bach, and Brahms. Warm up your winter blues with music played on Houghton Hall's new piano Esmeralda! Get your tickets in advance here.
Weekly Update from Fr. van Dooren 1.16.26
In this post, we share our weekly emailed update from our rector, Fr. van Dooren, which includes information about the upcoming Sunday, upcoming concerts, and our new friend Mr. Pink.

