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.
The First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of our Lord: Sunday, January 11, 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.
Weekly Update from Fr. van Dooren 1.9.26
In this post, we share our weekly emailed update from our rector, Fr. van Dooren, which includes information about the upcoming Sunday and upcoming concerts.
The Second Sunday of Christmas: January 4, 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.
The First Sunday of Christmas: Sunday, December 28, 2025
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.
Festal Mass of the Nativity: Christmas Eve: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
All are welcome to join us for our Christmas Eve mass in person or through livestream at 10 pm ET. Once the mass has ended, the recording will be available for the Christmas season.
A Christmas Update from Fr. van Dooren 12.24.25
In this Christmas update, Fr. van Dooren shares a brief video greeting and information on our upcoming Christmas schedule.
The Fourth Sunday of Advent: Sunday, December 21, 2025
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.)
Weekly Update from Fr. van Dooren 12.19.25
In this post, we share our weekly emailed update from our rector, Fr. van Dooren, which includes information about the upcoming concert, fundraisers, Sunday masses, Christmas schedule, and more!
The Third Sunday of Advent: Sunday, December 14, 2025
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.
Weekly Update from Fr. van Dooren 12.12.25
In this post, we share our weekly emailed update from our rector, Fr. van Dooren, which includes information about the upcoming Sunday and upcoming concerts, fundraisers, Christmas schedule, and more!

