40 Hours Devotion

As part of the celebration of its 75th anniversary, the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit will host a 40 Hours Devotion on Nov. 19, 20 and 21. The 40 Hours Devotion is a special 40-hour period of continuous prayer made before the Blessed Sacrament in solemn exposition.

The event includes around-the-clock Eucharistic Adoration, Masses, confessions, and Fr. Russ Kovash will lead a parish mission with a series of homilies. All are welcome to attend as much of the 40 hours as their schedule permits. Adoration during this event is open to everyone in the diocese. We will need adorers to sign up for time slots. Adorers for late-night/very early morning time slots will especially be needed.

Click here to sign up for adoration during the
40 Hours Devotion.
 

Friday, November 19
6:00 pm - Opening Mass with Homily by Fr. Russ Kovash, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
7:00 pm - Adoration begins (main church) and continues throughout the night

Saturday, November 20
7:15 am-8:00 am - Confessions
7:25 am - Recitation of the Rosary
8:00 am - Daily Mass preceded by Simple Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament
8:30 am - Exposition of Blessed Sacrament followed by Morning Prayer
9:00 am-10:00 am - Family Holy Hour - There will be an assortment of books, activity pages, and prayer guides for children of all ages.
4:00 pm-5:00 pm - Confessions
5:00 pm - Regular Sunday Vigil Mass preceded by Simple Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament
6:00 pm - Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
7:00 pm - Homily by Fr. Russ Kovash
7:30 pm-9:00 pm - "The Encounter" - Confessions with Adoration accompanied by music and vocal prayer, concluding with Night Prayer and Benediction - Adoration continues throughout the night

Sunday, November 21
6:00 am - Simple Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament
6:45 am - Regular Sunday Mass
7:30 am-8:00 am - Confessions
8:00 am - Regular Sunday Mass
10:00 am - Regular Sunday Mass
11:30 am - Regular Sunday Mass
1:00 pm - Exposition of Blessed Sacrament 
6:00 pm - Evening Prayer, Benediction and Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Homily by Fr. Russ Kovash
7:00 pm-8:00 pm - Light Reception at Bismarck Municipal Country Club