As we prepare for Lent, Journey to Jerusalem through Lent and Holy Week, and celebrate Easter, below are the Masses and events we are hosting this Lenten season, please feel welcome to join us.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5
ASH WEDNESDAY
Mass with Distribution of Ashes:
9:00 am Mass
Prayer Services and Distribution of Ashes:
6:30 am
8:00 am
12:10 pm
3:30 pm
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
MARCH 7 THROUGH APRIL 16 - WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Every Wednesday at 5:30 pm starting on March 12, March 19, March 26, April 2, April 9, April 16
Every Friday at 5:30 pm starting on March 7, March 14, March 21, March 28, April 4, April 11
MARCH 12 THROUGH APRIL 16 - WEDNESDAYS SOUP AND SCRIPTURE Wednesdays, March 12, March 19, March 26, April 2, April 9, April 16 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm The evening will consist of:
5:30 - 6:00 pm – Stations of the Cross
6:00 - 7:00 pm – Soup
7:00 - 8:00 pm – A speaker will reflect on the Scriptures of the upcoming Sunday.
All are welcome to attend any part or all of the evening. No sign-up is necessary. A hospitality team will be helpful to coordinate sharing soup together. If you wish to donate your time or provide soup for any session, please email arkin@stbenedictnj.org.
MONDAY, MARCH 17 FEAST OF ST. PATRICK
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH
SUNDAY, MARCH 23 PARISH PENANCE SERVICE
Parish Wide Penance Service at 2:30
SATURDAY, MARCH 29 GATHERING DAY FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNICANTS
Morning Prayer at 9:00 am and The Stations of the Cross to follow
The Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion at 3:00 pm
“The Last 7 Words of Jesus: A Lenten Meditation” led by Father Garry at 7:00 pm
The Easter Mass Schedule is as follows: Holy Saturday (April 19th) NO 5:00 pm Mass, Easter Vigil at 8:00 pm; Easter Sunday 6:30 am in the Church plaza outside of the front of the church doors; 8:00 am; 9:30 am; 11:00 am Masses. NO 5:00 pm Mass. Listed below as well:
SATURDAY, APRIL 19 HOLY SATURDAY
Morning Prayer at 9:00 am
Blessing of Easter Food at 10:30 am in the Gathering Space