Tag: Lent

The 2023 Lenten season began Ash Wednesday and once again, we have the opportunity to join together as a parish family in giving alms and assisting people in need. Several projects focus on the paramount need of our time, namely …

PALMS SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

On this day the Church recalls the entrance of Christ the Lord into Jerusalem to accomplish his Paschal Mystery. The memorial of this entrance takes place by means of the Procession or …

BEGINNING OF THE LENTEN SEASON

The annual observance of Lent is the special season for the ascent to the holy mountain of Easter. Through its twofold theme of repentance and baptism, the season of Lent dispose both the catechumens and

Many priests will be available to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Monday, April 11:

• 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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“It is better to give alms than to store up gold, for almsgiving saves from death, and purges all sin. Those who give alms will enjoy a full life.” Tobit 12:8-9  During Lent, as we purge and renew our hearts, …

The Knights & the Fish Frys Need Your Help!

For the 2nd year, the St. Nicholas Knights of Columbus Council is partnering with Ss. Cyril & Methodius to host Fish Frys every Friday (except Good Friday) in Lent in the …

PREPARATION FOR EASTER

Since the 4th century we have various attestation of 40 days of preparation for Easter. The Latin name quadragesima = time of forty days is mostly preserved in roman languages, while the English Lent derives from lengthen …

VEILING OF THE CROSS

With the Fifth Sunday of Lent, the focus of our Lenten observance shifts.

The first part of the Lenten season, starting with Ash Wednesday, invites us to reflect on repentance and baptism, so that both …

Lent is always a time to reach out to others in need with our almsgiving and acts of charity. This year especially many people have lost work and are struggling. Many people among us are isolated and alone.  And with …

Grow in your faith this Lent by joining our Parish Lenten Challenge! Participants can find a worksheet, located in the vestibule, with personal challenges designed to help us grow as Catholics. There are separate worksheets for Adults, Teens and Children. …