Lent & Easter
Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, February 17
- Mass: 8:45 a.m. | 6:30 p.m. (We will livestream the 6:30 p.m. Mass on our Staying Connected and YouTube pages.)
- Drive-Up Ash Distribution: 11 a.m. - 12 noon and 4-5 p.m.
Lenten Reflections
- Katie Kelly our youth minister is hosting Lenten Reflections weekly at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays on our Saint Bonaventure YouTube channel.
- Our Intentional Discipleship Ministry has put together recommendations on our FORMED Courses page.
- 2021 Lenten Gospel Reflections - Bishop Barron
- Best Lent Ever - Matthew Kelly
Lent Opportunities for Prayers, Fasting, and Almsgiving
- MinisTREE is an excellent opportunity to come together and help out with needed tasks and funding items not included in our regular budget. Find MinisTREE cards with requests from our ministries on the grids in the center of our Gathering Space or visit our MinisTREE page.
- Operation Rice Bowl - Through Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Rice Bowl, we journey with members of our human family around the world, and commit our Lenten prayers, fasting and almsgiving to deepening our faith and serving those in need. To participate, take a Rice Bowl home from the Gathering Space and return it before April 14. Learn more at crsricebowl.org.
- Confirmation Prayer Scrolls are in the Gathering Space, please sign and lift our Confirmation candidates up in prayer.
Synod at Home - Tips and Tools for Growing in Faith: February 18 - March 18
The Synod at Home series takes helpful videos, tips and tools for growing in faith, and pairs them with family-friendly activities based on four pillars: Prayer & Sacraments, Lifelong Learning, Generosity & Service, and Traditions & Fun. Individuals, couples and families will find their faith and relationships strengthened by this Synod at Home.
The Synod at Home series takes helpful videos, tips and tools for growing in faith, and pairs them with family-friendly activities based on four pillars: Prayer & Sacraments, Lifelong Learning, Generosity & Service, and Traditions & Fun. Individuals, couples and families will find their faith and relationships strengthened by this Synod at Home.
- Weekly videos and materials will be posted Thursdays in Lent: archspm.org/synod-at-home
Stations of the Cross: Fridays February 19 - March 26
- Following 8:45 a.m. daily Mass in the Church
Living Stations of the Cross: Friday, February 26
The youth of Saint Bonaventure invite you to pray the Living Stations of the Cross with us. In this theatrical adaptation, the community is invited to walk along Christ's journey to the cross through visual representation, modern reflection and song. Throughout the journey the community is invited to reflect on recognizing Christ in others in their day to day life. This is not a play, but an opportunity to truly open your heart to God and walk along with Jesus in His journey towards the cross.
The youth of Saint Bonaventure invite you to pray the Living Stations of the Cross with us. In this theatrical adaptation, the community is invited to walk along Christ's journey to the cross through visual representation, modern reflection and song. Throughout the journey the community is invited to reflect on recognizing Christ in others in their day to day life. This is not a play, but an opportunity to truly open your heart to God and walk along with Jesus in His journey towards the cross.
- 7 p.m. in the Church
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Curbside Pick-Up: Friday, March 19
The Knights of Columbus Marian Council is sponsoring Take-Out Fish Dinners every Friday in Lent. Friday, March 19, is designated as Saint Bonaventure Night, and a portion of ticket sales will be donated in support of our parish and various ministries.
The Knights of Columbus Marian Council is sponsoring Take-Out Fish Dinners every Friday in Lent. Friday, March 19, is designated as Saint Bonaventure Night, and a portion of ticket sales will be donated in support of our parish and various ministries.
Reconciliation Service: Sunday, March 21
Since we have limited capacity during this time; we ask you to sign up for the Reconciliation Service. You do not need to sign up for individual confessions from 5-6 p.m.
Since we have limited capacity during this time; we ask you to sign up for the Reconciliation Service. You do not need to sign up for individual confessions from 5-6 p.m.
- Reconciliation Service - 4 p.m. Communal reconciliation with general absolution (Form 3) and no individual confessions.
- Individual Confessions - 5-6 p.m. 3 priests will be available to hear individual confessions (Form 1) if you would prefer to have your confession heard individually.
Palm Sunday: Sunday, March 28
- Mass: Sat 4:30 p.m.| Sun 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. (We will livestream our Saturday 4:30 p.m. Mass on our Staying Connected and YouTube pages.)
- Drive-Up Palm Distribution: Sun 9-9:30 a.m. (You do not need to sign up. Just drive-up to the outdoor Saint Bonaventure statue from the 90th street entrance.)
- Please Note: Palm branches have been blessed, dispose of any “old” palm branches properly by burning or burying them.
Holy Week Schedule
Each Holy Week liturgy and Easter Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. will be livestreamed on our Holy Week and YouTube pages.
Each Holy Week liturgy and Easter Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. will be livestreamed on our Holy Week and YouTube pages.
- Holy Thursday: April 1, 7 p.m.
- Good Friday Service: April 2, 3 p.m.
- Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil: April 3, 8 p.m.
- Easter Sunday: April 4, 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Divine Mercy Sunday: April 11
- 2:30 p.m. in the Church - Deacon Jon