Picture of the Week: February 19

The monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament (consecrated host) sits on the altar of the Church of the Immaculate Conception after Mass on Sunday, Feb. 14. This began a 40-hour devotion in preparation for the Church season of Lent, which began with Ash Wednesday this week.

This monstrance usually resides in the beautiful Blessed Sacrament Chapel.

Picture of the Week: February 5

Sisters of Providence gather outside of Saint Joseph Chapel in Owens Hall prior to services for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on Feb. 2. This feast, celebrating when Simeon and Anna met Jesus in the temple, is also known as Candlemas Day or the Feast of Meeting.

After blessing their candles and welcoming "Christ as the true light which surrounds us," the sisters processed into the Chapel for daily Liturgy.

Picture of the Week: December 11

The fountain at the end of The Avenue is decorated for Advent. For information about Advent and Christmas services at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, view our Holiday liturgical events listing.