Lent
Rest in the Hope of God’s Mercy
This Lent, we have chosen the theme: Rest in the Hope of God’s Mercy. Inspired by the return of the prodigal son, we hope that this season can be a time of contemplation on the great love and mercy of God, who like the father of the prodigal son, always embraces us with open arms. Let us make the Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and giving a time, not to hustle or pack in activities, but to rest in God’s mercy, contemplate the sacrifice of Jesus’ passion, and look forward in hope to His resurrection.
Our app features many Lenten resources including prayers, reflections, videos, and more. As you discern how you will rest in the hope of God’s mercy this season, consider incorporating some of these resources into your spiritual life. Click here to download the app.
Wednesdays during Lent
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at every parish in the diocese from 6:30 – 8pm* on these days: March 12 . March 19 . March 26 . April 2 . April 9
* At Good Shepherd, Confessions on Wednesdays is 6 – 8pm
Experience God’s mercy and love! Click here to learn more and find guides to Confession.
Stations of the Cross
Family – Friendly Adoration: 5pm
Stations of the Cross: 6pm (chapel, English)
Via Crucis: 6pm (church, Spanish)
A recording of stations and the written prayers are also available for download on our app.
Soup & Stations
Every Friday, 5:30 – 7pm
Soup Supper in Creedon Hall hosted by parish ministries and hospitality team!
Eucharistic Adoration
Monday – Friday: 8 – 9am
Monday – Thursday: 6 – 7pm
Doing a weekly Holy Hour is a great way to pray more this Lent! Our app features prayers for Adoration.
Evening of Reconciliation
Monday, March 31, 4:30 – 5:30pm and 6 – 8pm
Pizza dinner in Creedon Hall, 5 – 7pm. Please RSVP below.
Take advantage of the special times for Confession to prepare your hears for Easter! Priests will be available to hear Confessions in both English and Spanish.
Fast
Lenten Disciplines of Fasting and Abstinence
Catholics in good health ages 18 – 59 are required to fast and abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
Fasting consists of eating only one meal, with the possibility of two smaller snacks that do not add up to a single full meal.
Catholics age 14 and older are to abstain from meat on all Fridays in Lent.
Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl
Each Lent, Catholic families across the country unite to put their faith into action through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Through CRS Rice Bowl, families learn about how our sisters and brothers across the globe overcome hardships like hunger and malnutrition, and how through Lenten alms, we have the power to make the world a better place for all. Pick up your family’s rice bowl from the Information Counter.
Try one of CRS’ meatless recipes from around the world and donate the money you saved from not buying meat. Or pray, fast, and give with the CRS Lenten Calendar.
Give
Giving is an important pillar of the season of Lent. Consider a gift to Good Shepherd. Your one-time or recurring gift can have a tremendous impact to help us continue our mission of connecting with God, reaching others, and building community. Giving is an expression of our love for God. He desires for us to put Him first in every area of our lives including our finances. Over and over, scripture instructs us to give back a portion of what God has so generously blessed us with and entrusted to us. Thank you for your generosity!
Sharing Sunday in Lent
Sharing Sunday donations are always needed and welcome.
Click here for commonly needed items. Thank you!
Bishop’s Lenten Appeal
The Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA) supports our Diocese in its mission of sharing the love and mercy of Christ through serving the needy, educating and forming youth, encouraging vocations, promoting a culture of life, and assisting the clergy, religious, and lay people who help build and strengthen our diocesan Church.
