PRAYER SCHEDULE
“…let us stand to sing the psalms in such a way that our minds are in harmony with our voices.”
- Rule of Saint Benedict, Chapter 19
Saint Joseph Abbey Mass & Prayer Schedule
The monks at Saint Joseph Abbey gather four times a day for common prayer (the Divine Office), and at midday they celebrate the Eucharist. The public is invited to join the monks at any of the daily liturgies in the beautiful and historic Abbey Church.
PLEASE NOTE:
On Friday, May 22, 2026, Saint Joseph Abbey Church will not offer Mass at 11:15 a.m. The Monastic Community will celebrate a Jubilee Mass at 5:00 p.m. for Br. Simon Stubbs.
MONDAY - SATURDAY
Vigils, 6:00 AM
Lauds, 7:00 AM
Mass, 11:15 AM
Vespers, 5:30 PM
Compline, 7:15 PM
Guidelines for Women’s Attire:
• Tops: Shoulders should be covered with sleeves, a cardigan, or a shawl. No spaghetti straps, tank tops, T-shirts, or crop tops.
• Chest: Necklines should be modest with no visible cleavage.
• Bottoms: Skirts, dresses, or pants/jeans should hit at or below the knee. No shorts, leggings, or ripped/torn jeans. (Remember to test that the hemline remains appropriate when sitting or kneeling.)
• Shoes: Closed Toes, Sandals. No beach-style flip flops.
• No baseball hats
SUNDAY
Lauds, 6:30 AM
Low Mass, 7:30 AM
Sung Mass, 11:00 AM
Vespers, 5:30 PM
Compline, 7:15 PM
Appropriate Attire in the Abbey Church
“I urge you, therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship.” Romans 12:1
In keeping with the verse, we ask that you present your body respectfully and ask that you follow the guidelines when attending Mass or Daily Prayer Services.
Keeping you in our prayers,
Saint Joseph Abbey Monastic Community
Guidelines for Men’s Attire:
• Tops that are button-up shirts, polo shirts, and sweaters. No T-shirts.
• Bottoms: Slacks, khakis, or jeans. No short or ripped/torn jeans.
• Shoes: Closed Toes, sandals may be worn with socks. No sandals with bare feet. No beach-style flip flops.
• No hats