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St. Martin's Parish: The Season of Lent

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A Sense of the Season

The season of Lent is a time when we prepare ourselves for the celebration of Easter, a time of deeper reflection on the Paschal Mystery, that is, Christ's death and resurrection.

For the catechumens, it is the time when they prepare to celebrate the sacraments of initiation -- baptism, confirmation and Eucharist -- at the Easter Vigil.

For the community, it is a time when we journey with them, as we remember our own baptismal commitment, and when we undertake (through penitential practices) to renew our faith.

On this page (to the left) you will find information about the various opportunities for prayer and outreach that our parish is offering during this season, along with links to our Catechumens and Operation Rice Bowl activities. Operation Rice Bowl offers many ways for Catholics to put the Lenten call to prayer, fasting and almsgiving into practice.

May this Lenten season be time of renewed faith for all of us.

Ash Wednesday

Our Masses on Ash Wednesday will be at 8:10 a.m., 12:10 and 7:00 p.m. (Please note the new time for the evening liturgy.)

Opportunities for Prayer, Devotions and Outreach during Lent

Here are some opportunities for prayer and outreach every Friday during Lent.
DATE
EVENT
TIME
PLACE
February 8 Lenten Soup Supper 6:30 p.m. Gym
  Hear High School parishioners tell about their immersion experiences    
February 15 Food Box Sorting and Packing 6:30 p.m. Gym
  All ages are welcome to help us pack food for those in need    
February 22 Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m. Church
  Come and pray the scriptural stations of the cross with us    
February 29 Evening Prayer for Peace 7:00 p.m. Church
  Candlelit prayers for Christ's peace to fill our hearts and our world    
March 7 Evening Prayer, Adoration and Benediction 7:00 p.m. Church
  First Friday Holy Hour    
March 14 Mary's Way of the Cross 7:00 p.m. Church
  Stations presented by students from St. Martin's School    
March 21 Passion Play 7:00 p.m. Gym
  Presented by St. Martin's Youth Ministry    

Rites During Lent

These are the rites celebrated with our catechumens during Lent.

WEEK DATE MASS
RITE
1st Sunday
February 10
8:30 a.m.
Sending for Election
 
February 10
6:00 p.m.
Conversion (Youth)
2nd Sunday
February 17
10:00 a.m.
Continuing Conversion
3rd Sunday
(Sat.) Feb. 23
5:00 p.m.
First Scrutiny
4th Sunday
March 2
11:30 a.m.
Second Scrutiny
5th Sunday
March 9
10:00 a.m.
Third Scrutiny

ADDITIONAL LENTEN LITURGIES

  • February 10 - Rite of Election at St. Joseph's Cathedral (3:30 p.m.)
  • March 3 - Lenten Reconciliation Service (7:00 p.m. - St. Martin's Church)
  • March 11 - Chrism Mass at St. Joseph's Cathedral (7:30 p.m.)
  • March 16 - Passion Sunday (outdoor processions at the 8:30 & 10 am Masses - weather permitting)

PASCHAL TRIDUUM SCHEDULE

  • March 20 - Holy Thursday (Mass of the Lord's Passion begins at 7:00 p.m.)
  • March 21 - Good Friday (Services from Noon - 3:00 p.m.; Liturgy of the Lord's Passion begins at 12:30 p.m.)
  • March 22 - Easter Vigil (begins at 8:00 p.m.)
  • March 23 - Easter Sunday (Masses at 7:00, 8:30,10:00 & 11:30 a.m. - no 6:00 p.m. Mass)

Child care is provided during Triduum on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

 

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