The Benedictine Monks of Weston Priory

Bas Relief Wood Sculpture of St. Benedict


Schedules of Prayer at the Priory

Brothers' Retreat Days | Christmas 2011 | Holy Week 2012 | Other Special Days

Daily Common Prayer

Saturday
5:00 a.m.Vigils
11:30 a.m.Eucharist
2:00 p.m.Midday Prayer
5:30 p.m.Vespers
8:00 p.m.Compline
Sunday
5:00 a.m.Vigils
11:30 a.m.Sunday Eucharist
3:00 p.m.Midday Prayer
5:30 p.m.Vespers
8:00 p.m.Compline
Tuesday
6:00 a.m.Morning Prayer
1:30 p.m.Midday Prayer
5:30 p.m.Vespers
8:00 p.m.Compline
Thursday
6:00 a.m.Morning Prayer
2:30 p.m.Midday Prayer
5:30 p.m.Vespers
7:00 p.m.Compline
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
5:00 a.m.Vigils
1:30 p.m.Midday Prayer
5:15 p.m.Vespers-Eucharist
8:00 p.m.Compline

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Brothers' Retreat & Quiet Times

EACH MONTH, the brothers set aside a few days for their retreat. There are also longer quiet periods for the community. Please be aware that there are no public celebrations of common prayer during the brothers' retreat and quiet times. However, the Chapel, the Visitors' Center, and the Gallery Shop remain open.

2011

  • December 13, 14 & 15 inclusive

2012

  • January 15 to February 19
    (beginning after the 11:30 A.M. Sunday Eucharist on January 15, resuming the regular schedule with the 11:30 A.M. Sunday Eucharist on February 19)
  • March 20, 21 & 22 inclusive
  • April 17, 18 & 19 inclusive
  • May 15, 16 & 17 inclusive
  • June 3 to 17
    (beginning after the 11:30 A.M. Sunday Eucharist on June 3, resuming the regular schedule with the 11:30 A.M. Sunday Eucharist on June 17)
  • July 10, 11 & 12 inclusive
  • August 7, 8 & 9 inclusive
  • September 3 to 21
    (beginning after the 11:30 A.M. Sunday Eucharist on September 3, resuming the regular schedule with the 5:15 P.M. Friday Vespers-Eucharist on September 21)

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THE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS 2011

Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24
5:00 A.M.Vigils
11:30 A.M.Eucharist
2:00 P.M.Midday Prayer
5:30 P.M.First Vespers of Christmas
8:00 P.M. Compline
Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25      
5:00 A.M.Christmas Vigil and Eucharist
followed by "pot-luck" breakfast
11:30 A.M.Eucharist
5:30 P.M.Vespers
8:00 P.M. Compline
Monday, December 26
7:00 A.M.Morning Prayer
2:30 P.M.Midday Prayer
Otherwise, usual schedule
New Year's Eve, Saturday, December 31
Usual Saturday schedule
New Year's Day, Sunday, January 1, 2012      
Usual Sunday schedule

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HOLY WEEK 2012

The following are the principal liturgies of Holy Week at the Priory:

Palm Sunday, April 1
11:30 A.M.       Blessing of Palms, Procession, and Eucharist
Holy Thursday, April 5
6:45 P.M.Liturgy of the Lord'’s Supper
Good Friday, April 6
4:45 P.M.Good Friday Liturgy
EASTER SUNDAY, April 8
5:00 A.M.Easter Vigil and Eucharist followed by "pot-luck" breakfast
11:30 A.M.Eucharist
5:30 P.M.Vespers
8:00 P.M. Compline


Special Days of Celebration at Weston Priory

Pentecost Sunday
May 27, 2012

Eucharistic Celebration at 11:30 A.M.


St. Benedict's Day Celebration
Sunday, July 8, 2012

11:30 A.M. Eucharist
followed by picnics and folk dancing


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