Lenten Journey
With the Lenten season beginning this coming week, take some time these coming days to pray about the ways in which these next 40 days might open us up to the grace our Lord longs to pour out into our lives:
- Will being more consistent with reading Scripture bring you into deeper relationship with Christ?
- Will sacrificing in some way for the intentions of another person strengthen your prayer life and your love for them?
- Will an act of charity or donation to a worthy cause (such as our Outreach program) open your heart to greater trust in God’s loving providence? Can celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation bring you much-needed healing?
- Might attending Friday evening Stations of the Cross or Monday Bible Study be a way to enter the season more intentionally?
What will make Lent truly special and different this year? How will the gift of these next 40 days open your heart more fully to Christ’s transforming mercy, grace and peace?
Be assured of my prayers for you as you prepare for the holy season ahead.
Fr. Rich
Lenten Opportunities
Lenten Bible Study with Fr. Rich
Mondays (ICC): 9:00am and 6:30pm – 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31
Ash Wednesday – Fast & Abstinence
Lenten Fridays – Abstinence
Good Friday – Fast & Abstinence
Sundays of Lent
Mass times will remain as usual during the Lenten Season:
Daily Mass (Mon-Sat): 8:30am ICC
Weekend: Saturday - 5:00pm ICC
Sunday: 7:00am ICC, 9:00am SJ, 11:00am ICC
Reconciliation
Confession* times will remain as usual during the Lenten Season:
Saturday morning: 9:15am - 10:15am ICC
Sunday morning: 8:20am - 8:50am SJ
(*or by appointment)
Reconciliation Monday:
Monday, April 14 -3pm to 8pm (ICC)
Stations of the Cross:
Friday Evenings (ICC) – 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/4, 4/11 at 6:30pm
Friday Evening (SJC) – 3/28 at 6:30pm
Good Friday, April 18th (ICC) at 12:30pm
Personal Devotions
“Black Book” available at both churches
- For more opportunities to journey closer to God during lent:
- Family Activities