As we enter the sacred season of Lent, we embark on a profound journey of spiritual reflection and renewal within the Catholic tradition. Lent, lasting 40 days, is a time of preparation and penance leading up to the joyous celebration of Easter, the pinnacle of our Christian faith.
Join Us on the Journey
We invite you to join us in prayer, reflection, and service to others. May this season be a time of grace and renewal, leading us closer to the heart of God and the joy of the Lord’s Resurrection.
Lenten Mission
Follow along as Jackie and Bobby Angel share with us how to “Fight the Spiritual Battle with Faith, Hope, & Love.” The recorded talks from our Lenten Mission can be streamed here!
Lenten Preaching Series
Sunday, March 02 launched a new Lenten Preaching Series, “Life Happens If”. We hope this series will bless your life with greater peace, purpose, and connection with God.
Follow along each week with a handout provided in the bulletin. Visit our Preaching Series page for each week’s handout and re-cap.
Lent Confession Opportunities
As we prepare our hearts for Easter, take time to encounter God’s mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation available on:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 – 8:25AM
Saturday: 3:30 – 4:30PM
Wednesday, April 2 | 6:00 – 7:30PM
Tuesday, April 15 | 6:00 – 7:30PM
Wednesday, April 16 | 6:00 – 7:30PM
Stations of the Cross
Join us each Friday during Lent at5:30 PM in the church as we pray the Stations of the Cross. This powerful devotion invites us to walk with Jesus on His journey to Calvary, reflecting on His sacrifice and love for us. Whether you’re a longtime participant or experiencing this prayer for the first time, come and enter into the mystery of Christ’s Passion in a meaningful way.
Lent’s Meaning and Purpose
Lent is a time for us to pause, reflect, and deepen our relationship with God. It is a season of self-examination, repentance, and conversion, mirroring Jesus Christ's 40 days of fasting and prayer in the wilderness.
Lent’s Observances and Practices
During Lent, Catholics are called to embrace practices that foster spiritual growth and transformation. These include:
Fasting: By voluntarily abstaining from certain foods or luxuries, we unite our sacrifices with Christ's selfless love and draw strength from His example.
Prayer: Lent invites us to deepen our prayer life, carving out sacred moments for dialogue with God, meditation on Scripture, and participation in the Sacraments.
Almsgiving: In the spirit of charity and solidarity, we reach out to those in need, offering our time, talents, and resources to alleviate suffering and promote justice.
Additionally, Catholics are encouraged to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, seeking forgiveness for our sins and experiencing the healing mercy of God's love.
Holy Week and Easter
The culmination of Lent is Holy Week, a sacred time when we accompany Jesus on his journey to the cross and resurrection. Through the liturgies of Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil, we enter into the mystery of salvation and rejoice in the triumph of life over death.
Join Us on the Journey
As we embark on this Lenten journey together, we invite you to join us in prayer, reflection, and service to others. May this season be a time of grace and renewal, leading us closer to the heart of God and the joy the Lord’s Resurrection.
HOLY WEEK 2025
Holy Week honors the week that changed the world. From Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday, there were many events that are vital to our faith, including the Institution of the Eucharist, the Passion of Jesus, and His Resurrection from the dead. Journey with us through these powerful liturgies.
Palm Sunday: Vigil Mass @ 5PM | Mass @ 7AM, 9AM, 11AM, 5PM
Monday of Holy Week: 8-8:30AM Confessions | 8:30AM Mass
Tuesday of Holy Week: 8-8:30AM Confessions | 8:30AM Mass | 6-7:30PM Confessions
Spy Wednesday: 8-8:30AM Confessions | 8:30AM Mass | 6-7:30PM Confessions
Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord's Supper @ 7PM | NO 8AM Confessions nor 8:30AM Mass | Adoration Chapel closes @ 3PM
Good Friday: The Lord's Passion @ 3PM | NO 8AM Confessions nor 8:30AM Mass | Adoration Chapel closed
Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil Mass @ 8PM | NO 3:30PM Confessions nor 5PM Vigil Mass | Adoration Chapel closed
Easter Sunday: 7AM, *9AM, 11AM Mass | NO 5PM Mass | Adoration Chapel closed (*9AM Mass in Church & SCS Gym)