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.
Lent Schedule
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.
Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday
When: April 12 & 13
Palms will be distributed at all Masses: 5:00pm on Saturday and 8:30am, 12:00pm & 5:00pm on Sunday.
Monday of Holy Week
When: Monday, April 14
Join us for Holy Week with an additional weekly Mass at 8:30am Monday.
Tuesday of Holy Week
When: Tuesday, April 15
Mass at Saint Benedict will be at 8:30am Tuesday. In the evening, there is also a Chrism Mass at Holy Family Cathedral at 5:00pm.
Wednesday of Holy Week
When: Wednesday, April 16
Mass at Saint Benedict will be at 8:30am Wednesday.
Holy Thursday
When: Thursday, April 17
The Mass of the Lord’s Supper will be at 7:00pm on Thursday, followed by perpetual Adoration until Midnight.
Good Friday
When: Friday, April 18
Join us for the Stations of the Cross at 3:00pm, and a special Liturgy, the Lord’s Passion & Veneration of the Cross, at 7:00pm.
Easter Schedule
Holy Saturday
When: Saturday, April 19
We will celebrate an Easter Vigil Mass at 8:30pm on Saturday.
Easter Sunday
When: Sunday, April 20
Easter Mass will be celebrated at 7:00am, 9:00am, 12:00pm on Sunday. *Please note, there will be NO 5:00pm Mass on Easter.
Divine Mercy Sunday
When: April 26 & 27
Masses: 5:00pm on Saturday and 8:30am, 12:00pm, 5:00pm on Sunday.
Please mark your calendars for the devotions on Divine Mercy Sunday on April 27. In addition to our regular Mass schedule, we will have a Holy Hour of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the praying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and the opportunity for confession. It all begins at 3pm and all are welcome.
Reconciliation
Regular Confession Times
Sundays 8:00-8:15am, 11:15-11:45am & 4:15-4:45pm
Saturdays 3:30-4:45pm
Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm
Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm
*Confession times will be extended during Holy Week.
Sacraments of Healing
Anointing of the Sick
When: Fourth Sunday of Lent; March 29 & 30
This Sacrament will be offered at the conclusion of all Masses the weekend of March 29-30, the Fourth of Sunday of Lent. The elderly, the chronically ill regardless of age, and those preparing for medical procedures also regardless of age, are encouraged to be anointed.
The Solemnity of Annunciation
When: Tuesday, March 25
Our Lenten Reconciliation Service, the Solemnity of Annunciation. A total of nine priests will be available from 5:00-7:00pm in the church for individual confessions.
