During Lent, we seek the Lord in prayer by reading Sacred Scripture; we serve by giving alms, and we practice self-control through fasting. We are called not only to abstain from luxuries during Lent but to a true inner conversion of heart as we seek to follow Christ's will more faithfully.”
(USCCB website 2/8/22). Join us this Holy Week in anticipation of the Easter celebration this Sunday! Below is the Holy Week schedule, including extended offerings for Confession.
ASH WEDNESDAY - Feb. 14
TUESDAY, MARCH 26 - No 11:00 a.m. Confession or 11:30 a.m. Mass due to the Chrism Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral.
HOLY THURSDAY - March 28
GOOD FRIDAY - March 29
EASTER VIGIL - March 30
EASTER DAY - March 31
"Our One Great Act of Fidelity: Waiting for Christ in the Eucharist" by Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI. Meets on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Siena Rooms from February 21 to March 27.
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Digital Stations of the Cross, Notre Dame University.
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence from meat. The norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members from age 14 upwards.
Lord Jesus Christ,
We ask that you enlighten our minds, inflame our hearts, and make us aware of your great love for us. Increase in us the faith that you are truly here in the Eucharist and in every member of St. Tom’s. You have defeated death itself and called us to you by our Baptism. Thank you for the ways you have blessed our parish community. Help us to communicate to others the joy we have received. We ask this in your Holy Name.
Amen.
A Novena is nine days of prayer in preparation for a feast. In the case of the Novena to Divine Mercy, we pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy each day for a specific intention. The Novena begins on Good Friday, March 29. Download the worship aid.