Lent at the Church of Saint Benedict

What is Lent? The 40 days of preparation for the Easter season when Christians are called to deepen their spiritual lives through the practices of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning, and Pentecost the end. The belief is that our consistent participation in these practices – like exercise we do for our physical health – improves our spiritual well-being by stripping away all that is unnecessary and becoming more mindful of how God is working in our lives.

Let us challenge ourselves this year and go beyond the usual practice of “giving up” something. Not sure where to start? Check out these ideas.

Ash Wednesday Masses

When: Wednesday, March 5

Start off Lent by attending one of our Ash Wednesday Masses at 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, and 7:00 PM.

Daily Lenten Mass Schedule

Stations of the Cross & Lenten Meals

When: Fridays during Lent; March 7 to April 11

Join us in the Sanctuary for the Stations of the Cross starting at 6:00 PM, then enjoy a Lenten Meal at 6:30 PM in McGuire Hall.

Potluck & Lenten Speaker

When: Wednesday, March 19 & April 9

Join us for a potluck dinner in McGuire Hall at 6:00 PM, followed by a talk from a Lenten Speaker each night at 6:30 PM.

Anointing of the Sick

When: Fourth Sunday of Lent; March 29 & 30

This Sacrament will be given at all Masses.