Liturgical Celebrations

The Abbey church is open every day and everyone is welcome at Mass and the Divine Office.

Liturgical Schedule

VIGIlS

5 a.m.

50 minutes long

LAUDS

7:30 a.m.

In Gregorian chant, 35 minutes long

TERCE

9:45 a.m.

10 minutes long

MASS

11 a.m.

In Gregorian chant, lasting 50 minutes or an hour and 15 minutes on Sundays and Solemnities

SEXT

12 p.m.

15 minutes long

VESPERS

5 p.m.

In Gregorian chant, 35 minutes long

COMPLINE

7:45 p.m.

20 minutes long

On Thursdays, and on Tuesdays of July and August, Vespers are usually celebrated at 7 p.m. Contact us for more information.

Special Schedules

Christmas Season

DECEMBER 24th

8:15 p.m.
10 p.m.

Christmas Vigils
Christmas Night Mass

DECEMBER 25th

11 a.m.

Christmas Day Mass

DECEMBER 31st

8 p.m.

January 1st Vigils

JANUARY 1st

11 a.m.

Mass of Mary, Mother of God

JANUARY 6th

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The Solemnity of Epiphany

Palm Sunday and Easter Triduum

PALM SUNDAY

10:45 a.m.

Procession and mass

HOLY THURSDAY

5 p.m.

Mass of the Lord’s Supper

GOOD FRIDAY

3 p.m.

Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord

HOLY SATURDAY

9 p.m.

Easter Vigil

EASTER

11 a.m.

Easter Mass

Other Changes

6th THURSDAY OF EASTER SEASON

Solemnity of the Ascension, Vespers at 5 p.m.

EVE OF PENTECOST

Pentecost Vigil at 8 p.m.

THURSDAY AFTER HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY

Solemnity of the Blessed Sacrament,
Procession at the end of the Mass, Vespers at 5 p.m.

Stipend to celebrate a Mass

It is possible to have a Mass celebrated in your name or in the name of a loved one.

For us, Mass is without price. However, we welcome a voluntary contribution to support the needs of the priest and his community. All extra funds are given to the Church’s charitable endeavors.

To celebrate a mass, write to:

Father Guy Hubert, o.s.b.
Abbaye Saint-Benoît
1, rue Principale
Saint-Benoît-du-Lac (Québec)
J0B 2M0

Please explain the purpose of the mass and give a possible date, and write the cheque to the order of “Abbaye Saint-Benoît”.

Celebration of a chanted and announced Mass: $15
Celebration of 30 consecutive chanted and announced Masses : $500

Other items of interest

Monastic Life

As Benedictine Monks, we find in the Rule of Saint Benedict a proven path to follow in Christ’s footsteps. Under the Abbot’s leadership, we seek God through prayer, work and fraternal life.

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Guided Tours

The Abbey is located in the beautiful Lake Memphrémagog region. We offer visitors the opportunity to take a guided tour of the monastery.

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Guesthouse

The Abbey welcomes everyone, whether you are a believer or not. People looking for peace and quiet to pray can stay at our guest house.

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