Journey with us this Lent in prayer, fasting and almsgiving, as we prepare to celebrate Easter and the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Lent is an invitation to reflect, repent and restore one's commitment to living a life of faith, ultimately leading to the joyful celebration of Easter.
There are many ways to live our Catholic faith during the Lenten season. Many people make personal sacrifices and give something up for the entire forty-day period, symbolizing self-discipline and reliance on God's grace. Some engage in acts of service to emulate Jesus' love and compassion towards others.
And there are many practices and traditions that take place at church! The Stations of the Cross is a revered tradition where Catholics pray and reflect on the journey of Jesus' Passion and death. Our Knights of Columbus host a fish fry every Friday, a social tradition that brings the community together while observing the Church's practice of abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent. These practices encourage spiritual growth, deepen faith, and prepare hearts for the celebration of Easter.
Other ways to recognize this Lenten season include: Pray: Treat yourself to 5 minutes of daily quiet time to return to God. Relent from talking to find peace from the relentless noise. Reconnect, breath, rest, dream, relax, recover, prepare; let God restore you in these precious moments of quiet reflection.
Fast: Retreat from digital connection and social media to return to who you really are. Relent from the scrutiny, gossip, judgement and comparison of social media and return to who you are called to be. Return to Him.
Give: Respond with gratitude for the blessing you receive and return to God's love. Relent from thinking about yourself and give to those in need.
"...return to me with your whole heart." Joel 2:12
Here on this page you will find everything pertaining to Lent including our Holy Week Schedule, prayer and study opportunities, and ways to serve.
Friends, after Jesus heals the blind man in today’s Gospel, he tells him, “Do not even go into the village.”
Stations of the Cross
Join us Fridays this Lent at 5:15 PM (English) or 7:00 PM (en Español) in the Church to pray the Stations of the Cross. All are welcome! February 16: Led by Catholic Daughters - Mary's Way of the Cross version February 23: Led by Finance Council - Source and Summit version March 1: Led by Family Life Commission - Stations of the Cross for Children version March 8: Led by Parish Council - Source and Summit version March 15: Led by Board of Education - St. Alphonsus Liguori version March 22 will begin our 40 Hours Devotion - No Stations of the Cross
The Knights of Columbus are once again offering a drive through fish Fry every Friday this Lent at Saints Mary and Mathias Catholic School. Drive through is open from 4:30 - 7:00 PM. Menu includes fried fish and/or shrimp, baked beans, baked potato, coleslaw and a cookie. Adult meals (for ages 13+) are $12 and children's meals (ages 5-12) are $6. You may order extra fish/shrimp for $2. This year, the gym will be open and set-up with tables for those who wish to gather and socialize. You will still order and pick-up your meals in the parking lot, but can head to the gym to dine-in. Water and coffee will be available in the gym, along with plastic cutlery.
Catholic Relief Services - Rice Bowls
Year after year, Saints Mary and Mathias parishioners through their Lenten Rice Bowls, supporting the good work of CRS. Rice Bowls will be made available for pick up on Ash Wednesday in the Church. Families can also find resources from CRS such as recipes, activities and prayer by following the Link Below.