Lenten Regulations

Sacraments, Sacramentals, & Prayer

Ash Wednesday, February 6th

Masses: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm (Spanish)
Services: 12:00 noon, 5:00 pm

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturdays in Lent: 4:30 - 5:15 pm
Sundays in Lent: 9:00 - 9:15 am
Holy Saturday, March 22^nd: 1:00-2:00 pm (only)
Monday, March 17^th at 7:30 pm (Parish Penance Service)

Stations of the Cross

Fridays at 7:30 pm (in Spanish, at 8:30 pm)

First Friday Adoration of the Eucharist

March 7^th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, with Benediction (followed by Stations)

Opportunities for Spiritual Growth

Parish Mission

Father Tom Hoar of St. Edmund’s Retreat House in Mystic, Connecticut will lead a Lenten Mission: Monday, Feb. 11^th to Wednesday, Feb. 13th.

Lenten Movie: “Into Great Silence”

Spend some reflective time “away from it all” by watching the acclaimed documentary about a cloistered Carthusian monastery in France. Showing on Thursday, February 21^st at 7 PM.

Simple Supper

Enjoy our annual parish Lenten meal of soup, bread, dessert, coffee & tea. Wednesday, February 27^th at 6 PM.

Lenten Book Club: “The Cloud of Unknowing”

This spiritual classic is not for those not content with a mundane Christian existence. Despite its brevity, it contains a wealth of information about “true” prayer. The book is available at the rectory; discussion on Thursday, February 28^th at 7:30 PM.

Parish Family Catechesis: “The Lord’s Supper”

Come with your whole family and experience together the mystery of Holy Thursday in a new way. A community supper will begin the evening. Mark your calendar for Friday, March 14^th from 6-8:30 PM.

Opportunities for Almsgiving & More

Tanzania Collection

Help Maryknoll Missionary, Sister Marion with her work for needy children in Tanzania. Collection boxes will be in the entrances to the church & the hall for Sunday Masses on February 16^th & 17^th. Checks may be made payable to the Maryknoll Sisters.

Easter Candy Collection

Teen Club members will be collecting Easter candy and small toys for Easter baskets to give to local needy families at Sunday Masses on March 8^th & 9^th.

Ukranian Easter Eggs

Learn the art and religious symbolism of Ukrainian egg decorating. Adults and children, ages 10 and up are invited. Monday, March 10^th at 7 PM.