Last evening, a Solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in New York City. The Mass was celebrated for the repose of the soul of Alexander Klucik, tragically killed in an accident in 2010 at the age of 19. The Mass featured Mozart’s Requiem and chant, performed by the Higher Word orchestra, choir and soloists. Some 600 people filled one of the most beautiful churches in Manhattan. I applaud the organizers for making possible such a beautiful and spiritual evening!

Ash Wednesday is on February 18. The following churches will offer Traditional Masses. If you know of a church in the area that is not on our schedule, please contact us.

Connecticut

St. Mary Church, Norwalk, 8 am Low Mass; 7 pm Solemn Mass

Georgetown Oratory of the Sacred Heart, Redding, 6 pm

Sts. Cyril and Methodius Oratory,Bridgeport, Low Mass 7:45 am, Solemn Mass 6 pm

St. Patrick Oratory, Waterbury, Low Mass 12 noon, High Mass 6 pm

New York

Holy Innocents Church, New York, NY, 8 am, 6 pm

St. Josaphat Oratory, Bayside, Queens, Low Mass 7 am, High Mass 7 pm

St. Patrick Church, Glen Cove, Long Island, Low Mass 7 pm

St. Paul the Apostle, Yonkers, 12 noon

Immaculate Conception, Sleepy Hollow, 4 pm low Mass

St. Mary and St. Andrew, Ellenville, 7 pm

Sacred Heart Church, Esopus, NY, 11 am

New Jersey

Our Lady of Sorrows, Jersey City, 5 pm

Our Lady of Victories, Harrington Park, 6 pm

Our Lady of Fatima Chapel, Pequannock, 7 am, 9 am, 12 noon, 7 pm

St. Anthony of Padua Oratory, West Orange, Low Masses at 9 am and 12 noon; High Mass at 11 am

Holy Trinity, Hackensack, sung Mass 3:30, Fr. John Perricone celebrant (every Sunday at 12:30 pm)

Corpus Christi Church, South River, 6:15 pm

Shrine Church of Blessed Sacrament, Raritan, 7 pm

St. John the Baptist Church, Allentown, 7 pm

The next New York Purgatorial Society Sung Requiem Mass (Dominican Rite)will be offered on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7 p.m. at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, New York, NY
Fr. Leo Camurati, O.P., celebrant

Spring 2026 Schedule

• March 23rd (Monday)

• April 27th (Monday)

• May 21st (Thursday)

• June 22nd (Monday)

• July and August Masses said privately by our chaplain.

From the sponsors of this Mass:

“The Higher Word Orchestra and Choir will be playing Mozart’s Requiem in its entirety to accompany Mass celebrated in the Tridentine Rite. It is rare to hear the Requiem performed with a full orchestra and choir alongside the liturgy, as Mozart envisioned.

“Alex Klucik, who died in an accident at age 19, was a uniquely virtuous young man devoted to the Eucharist and the Rosary, and his family is launching a Catholic fraternal residence in NYC in his honor. This Requiem Mass will be an opportunity to pray for Alex’s soul and also raise awareness about his life and the legacy being built through this housing project.

“Attending the Mass is Free and open to all. You are requested to register for this event by clicking going to this website to secure your spot. Tickets to the Post-Mass reception can be purchased separately at that same link. The reception includes a full dinner and drinks.”

The funeral of Monsignor Joseph Pekar will be held at Saints Cyril and Methodius on Tuesday, February 10th at 11 a.m. This will be a Solemn Requiem Mass in the presence of Bishop Caggiano.

Burial will follow at Saint Michael’s Cemetery in Stratford. In keeping with Monsignor’s wishes, there will not be a visitation.

Following the burial, you are invited back to church for a reception in the church hall. If you will be attending please contact the church office by Friday (stscyrilandmethodius@institute-christ-king.org) so that we can get an accurate count. If you are able to help with the reception, volunteers are welcome!

A Solemn Mass was offered at Noon yesterday for the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin at St. Mary Church Norwalk, for the Regina Pacis Academy community.

Connecticut

St. Mary Church, Norwalk, CT, 12 noon Solemn Mass, organized by Regina Pacis Academy with blessing of candles and procession (Bring your own candles to be blessed). 7 PM Solemn Mass.

The Georgetown Oratory of the Sacred Heart, Redding, CT, 6 pm

Sts. Cyril and Methodius Oratory, Bridgeport, 6 pm procession and Solemn Mass, Fr. Carl McIntosh celebrant

St. Patrick Oratory, Waterbury, Candlelight procession and High Mass, 6 pm

New York

Holy Innocents Church, New York, 6 pm

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Harlem, New York, 7 pm

St. Josaphat, Bayside, Queens, 7 pm, blessing of candles, procession and High Mass.

St. Anthony of Padua Church, East Northport, Long Island, 6:30 pm Blessing of Candles, 7 pm Solemn Mass

St. Paul the Apostle, Yonkers, 12 noon

St. Mary and St. Andrew, Ellenville, 7 pm High Mass

Holy Trinity Church, Poughkeepsie, 7 pm Missa Cantata

New Jersey

Our Lady of Sorrows, Jersey City, Candlelight procession and Mass 7:30 pm, bring you own candles to be blessed. Celebrant: Father John Anthony Boughton, Vicar General of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal.

Holy Trinity Church, 34 Maple Ave., Hackensack, Missa Cantata, 5 pm, Fr. John Perricone, Celebrant.

Our Lady of Fatima, Pequannock, 7 am, 9 am

St. Anthony of Padua, West Orange, 9 am low Mass; 7 pm distribution of candles, procession and high Mass

Sacred Heart Church, 149 S. Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield, Missa Cantata, 7 pm (Adoration from 6-7 pm)

Shrine Church of Blessed Sacrament, Raritan, 7 pm

St John the Baptist, Allentown, 7 pm blessing of candles, procession, solemn Mass

Eve of the Presentation (Feb. 1): St. John Vianney Church, Colonia, 7 pm, Holy Hour with readings from “Mystical City of God” the visions of Ven. Mary of Agreda, accompanied by sacred choral music