-
Lenten Resources -
What is Lent?
-
Lent is the season in the Catholic Church where Catholics prepare for Easter by remembering and participating in the 40 days Christ spent in the desert (Matthew 4:1-11). It is a season characterized by three pillars: fasting, almsgiving, and prayer. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (March 5th this year) and ends after Holy Thursday (April 17th this year).
-
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday was on March 5th this year. It marks the 1st day of the Lenten season and the 1st day Catholics are expected to fast and remain abstinent in the Lenten season, followed by every Friday throughout Lent - Good Friday being the last day to do so.
Mass on Ash Wednesday - while not a Holy Day of Obligation - is a very special mass that provides a solemn reminder of our finite humanity and desperate need for God's love and forgiveness. It marks the beginning of the Lenten season, in which we prepare for Christ's coming at Easter through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving."Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return""Repent and believe in the Gospel" -
Holy Week
Palm Sunday: April 13, the Sunday before Easter, marks the beginning of Holy Week
Holy Thursday: April 17, commemorates Jesus' Last Supper and marks the end of Lent.
Good Friday: April 18, commemorates Jesus' crucifixion
Holy Saturday: April 19, commemorates Jesus in the tomb
Easter Sunday: April 20, commemorates Jesus' resurrection
-
Matthew 4:1-11
"Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was hungry. The tempter approached and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread.” He said in reply, “It is written: ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.’” Then the devil took him to the holy city, and made him stand on the parapet of the temple, and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down. For it is written: ‘He will command his angels concerning you’ and ‘with their hands they will support you, lest you dash your foot against a stone.’” Jesus answered him, “Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord, your God, to the test.’” Then the devil took him up to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in their magnificence, and he said to him, “All these I shall give to you, if you will prostrate yourself and worship me.” At this, Jesus said to him, “Get away, Satan! It is written: ‘The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve.’” Then the devil left him and, behold, angels came and ministered to him. The Beginning of the Galilean Ministry. - Matthew 4:1-11
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ways to patricipate in lent with st. elizabeth
-
Blessing Box
There is a Blessing Box on the north side of the convent on the St. Elizabeth Parish grounds. This box is a place for items such as:
-Non-perishable food
*check the bulletins for the most accurate listing of items needed.
-Dried food (like flour or pancake mix)
-Books
-Salt and spices
-Toiletries
-and other necessitiesTake what you need and/or donate items if you can. All are welcome to use this resource!
-
Prayer for a Fallen Away Catholic
O Good Shepherd, you never cease to
seek out the lost, to call home the stray,
to comfort the frightened, and to bind up
the wounded. I ask you to bring my loved one
back to the practice of the Faith,
and to remove all obstacles that prevent
them from receiving your abundant mercy,
which flows sacramentally through
the heart of your holy Church.
Through the intercession of Mary,
the Mother of God, their Guardian Angels,
their Patron Saints and the ever-prayerful
St. Monica, may you pardon their sins
and unshackle them from whatever
hinders their freedom to come Home.
For you, O Good Shepherd, have loved us
to the end and offered yourself to the
Father for the salvation of all.
Amen.
-
Lenten Penance Service & Confession
Our Lenten Penance Service will be on Sunday, March 30, 2024, at 7:00 PM at St. Elizabeth Church. Other opportunities for reconciliation include normal confession times of 4:00 PM Saturday at St. Elizabeth, and 8:30 AM Sunday at St. Dominic, as well as calling the Parish Office to schedule an appointment.
*Check the Bulletin or Mass Times for the most accurate listings. -
Stations of the Cross
Join us on Fridays at 6:00 PM at St. Elizabeth for Stations of the Cross! -
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration will be held *every Friday during Lent from the end of the 12:00 PM daily Mass to the beginning of Stations of the Cross at 6:00 PM. We are asking for people to sign up so there will always be someone in the presence of Jesus. Use the
following SignUPGenius link or call the Parish Office to let us know when you'll be here.
*There will be no Adoration or Group Rosary on Friday, March 28th, since there will be a funeral Mass at noon for Lois Duhan. All are welcome and encouraged to attend the funeral mass. -
Daily Masses
Daily Masses will be offered during Lent at St. Elizabeth Church at noon on *Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
*Monday, April 7, will be at 11:00 AM at Cambrian Assisted Living.Check the Bulletin or Mass Times for the most accurate listings.
-
Lenten Suppers &
The Rescue ProjectThis year during Lent, St. Elizabeth will be hosting "The Rescue Project" in conjunction with our Lenten Soup & Bread Suppers. This program, created by Fr. John Riccardo, offers a way to powerfully proclaim the Gospel message through small group discussions, video presentations, and shared meals. It presents a deep dive into the story of Jesus' rescue of humanity and inspires individuals to share this message with others. It is often described as an experience of the Gospel centred around community and conversation. The Lenten Suppers & the Rescue Project began on Thursday, March 6, at 6:00 PM, and is continuing on the following six Wednesday evenings, concluding during Holy Week on April 16. Each evening will begin with a Soup & Bread supper provided by St. Elizabeth, followed by a short video and table discussions. We hope to have you join us for this amazing program and fellowship.
Schedule:
- Thursday, March 6 at 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, March 12 at 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, March 19 at 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, March 26 at 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, April 2 at 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, April 9 at 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, April 16 at 6:00 PM
You can come to as many or as few sessions as you like. There is no required commitment to attend each week. Friends, family, and neighbors are all invited!
If you miss a week, or if you can't attend and want to follow along from home, click here to see the episodes: Episodes
-
-
-
-
A Reflection on Lenten Fasting
-
Loyola Press
Loyola Press offers many resources and articles to read and learn about Lent. Check them out here:
https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/lent/
-
How Can Catholics Live An Authentic Lent? A Visual Guide
-
