Lent Activities
During the 40 days of Lent, our parish community joins together to prepare our hearts for Christ's Passion, Death, and Resurrection. We invite you to participate in these Lenten Activities offered at our parish.
During the 40 days of Lent, our parish community joins together to prepare our hearts for Christ's Passion, Death, and Resurrection. We invite you to participate in these Lenten Activities offered at our parish.
Ash Wednesday Mass and Soup Supper
Wednesday February 14, Mass: 8:45 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. | Soup Supper: 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. or 7:20 - 8 p.m.
We begin the season of Lent by being reminded of our mortality as we receive ashes in the sign of a cross: “Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” Participating in Ash Wednesday Mass is a powerful way to start the 40 days of Lent. Get to know others beginning the Lenten journey with you over a simple meal of creamy wild rice soup, tomato soup, and mac and cheese. Free will offering.
Wednesday February 14, Mass: 8:45 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. | Soup Supper: 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. or 7:20 - 8 p.m.
We begin the season of Lent by being reminded of our mortality as we receive ashes in the sign of a cross: “Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” Participating in Ash Wednesday Mass is a powerful way to start the 40 days of Lent. Get to know others beginning the Lenten journey with you over a simple meal of creamy wild rice soup, tomato soup, and mac and cheese. Free will offering.
Holy Moments
"Some moments are holy, some moments are unholy, and you get to decide." Holy Moments are the profoundly simple and astonishingly practical way to collaborate with God, moment by moment, for the rest of your life. Join us in reading this book and pick up a free copy in our Gathering Space. Becky Running will lead a book study Wednesday nights from February 21 - March 20 in Ambrose Hall following Lenten Evening Prayer. Visit our Parish Library on the church's second floor on the south side to find more resources to enrich your Lent.
Magnets
We have a tradition of giving away key tags during Lent as a reminder of God's great love in our pockets. This year we are trying something new and will have magnets available to pick up in the Gathering Space starting on Ash Wednesday. Take a magnet with our Mass, Reconciliation, and Adoration times and share one as a reminder and invitation for our community.
Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving
During the 40 days of Lent, our parish community joins together in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving to prepare our hearts for Christ's Passion, Death, and Resurrection.
Stations of the Cross
Fridays February 17 – March 22, Following 8:45 a.m. Mass in the Church
The tradition of praying the Stations of the Cross is a devotion that walks through the story of Christ's Way of the Cross. From His anguished prayers in the Garden of Gethsemane to His burial in the tomb, praying through these 14 moments in Christ's final hours is a spiritual pilgrimage that opens our eyes to the depth of God's love in the face of unimaginable suffering. You can also pray this devotion at home! Stations of the Cross can be prayed on your own or together as a family. Here are some online options:
Lenten Evening Prayer
Wednesdays February 21 – March 20 at 6:30 p.m. in Ambrose Hall
All children, parents, grandparents, and anyone from our faith community are invited to come together. From week to week, we will tell the story of Jesus' journey to the cross through music and family-centered activities. Come hear the story of the cross. It's a great way to prepare for the glorious resurrection of Jesus. This time of prayer, sacrament, and community will be followed by Faith Formation classes and a Holy Moments adult book study in the Activities Building ending at 7:45 p.m.
"Some moments are holy, some moments are unholy, and you get to decide." Holy Moments are the profoundly simple and astonishingly practical way to collaborate with God, moment by moment, for the rest of your life. Join us in reading this book and pick up a free copy in our Gathering Space. Becky Running will lead a book study Wednesday nights from February 21 - March 20 in Ambrose Hall following Lenten Evening Prayer. Visit our Parish Library on the church's second floor on the south side to find more resources to enrich your Lent.
Magnets
We have a tradition of giving away key tags during Lent as a reminder of God's great love in our pockets. This year we are trying something new and will have magnets available to pick up in the Gathering Space starting on Ash Wednesday. Take a magnet with our Mass, Reconciliation, and Adoration times and share one as a reminder and invitation for our community.
Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving
During the 40 days of Lent, our parish community joins together in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving to prepare our hearts for Christ's Passion, Death, and Resurrection.
- Confirmation Prayer Scrolls: Help us lift the 14 Confirmation candidates from our community up in prayer. Prayer scrolls for individual candidates are in the Gathering Space starting Ash Wednesday.
- Lenten Regulations for Fasting and Abstinence: “Fasting” refers to limiting the amount of food eaten. The purpose of fasting is to turn back to God; Lenten fasting helps to release us from our attachments to the things of this world. Catholics age 18 and older fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. “Abstinence” is when you give something up, like meat, for a set period. Catholics age 14 and older do not eat meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays during Lent, including Good Friday. Learn more from the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis.
- MinisTREE: MinisTREE is an excellent opportunity to come together and help out with needed tasks and funding items outside of our regular budget. Find MinisTREE cards with requests from our ministries on the grids in our Gathering Space or on our MinisTREE page.
- MinisTREE is made possible by the Saints Ann & Wendelinus Catholic United Financial Council #46. Council #46 will donate $5 per completed MinisTREE card up to $500 to Saint Bonaventure. Their chapter representative is Bill McMullen, [email protected].
Stations of the Cross
Fridays February 17 – March 22, Following 8:45 a.m. Mass in the Church
The tradition of praying the Stations of the Cross is a devotion that walks through the story of Christ's Way of the Cross. From His anguished prayers in the Garden of Gethsemane to His burial in the tomb, praying through these 14 moments in Christ's final hours is a spiritual pilgrimage that opens our eyes to the depth of God's love in the face of unimaginable suffering. You can also pray this devotion at home! Stations of the Cross can be prayed on your own or together as a family. Here are some online options:
- The Stations of the Cross |Bishop Barron
- Stations of the Cross - For Kids | Catholic Kids Media
Lenten Evening Prayer
Wednesdays February 21 – March 20 at 6:30 p.m. in Ambrose Hall
All children, parents, grandparents, and anyone from our faith community are invited to come together. From week to week, we will tell the story of Jesus' journey to the cross through music and family-centered activities. Come hear the story of the cross. It's a great way to prepare for the glorious resurrection of Jesus. This time of prayer, sacrament, and community will be followed by Faith Formation classes and a Holy Moments adult book study in the Activities Building ending at 7:45 p.m.
- What does Lent Mean? – Wed., February 21 at 6:30 pm.
- The Last Supper – Wed., February 28 at 6:30 p.m.
- The Garden of Gethsemane – Wed., March 6 at 6:30 p.m.
- The Crucifixion – Wed., March 13 at 6:30 p.m.
- Stations of the Cross – Wed., March 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Fish Dinners
Friday, February 23 and Friday, March 22, from 4:30 - 7 p.m. in Ambrose Hall
Enjoy ocean perch hot out of the cookers, our freshly baked hot rolls, and the fixin's for a great fish dinner! We love how this Catholic tradition brings our community together for great food and fellowship! Adults $15; ages 6-12 $7; ages 5 and under FREE.
Friday, February 23 and Friday, March 22, from 4:30 - 7 p.m. in Ambrose Hall
Enjoy ocean perch hot out of the cookers, our freshly baked hot rolls, and the fixin's for a great fish dinner! We love how this Catholic tradition brings our community together for great food and fellowship! Adults $15; ages 6-12 $7; ages 5 and under FREE.
Lenten Mission: Who Do You Say I Am? Reimaging God in Troubled Times
March 10-12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Church
The world is a mess with political dysfunction, war, untold violence, personal struggles, and grief, and... Jesus said: I have come that you may have life and have it more abundantly. (Jn. 10:10). The past few years don't look like abundant life to me. They look like less, not more, life. Who God is to us can make a huge difference as we deal with the reality of our lives. Fr. Richard Kaley, OFM Conv. will be here to walk us through a Lenten Retreat to look at life's journey through the eyes of faith.
March 10-12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Church
The world is a mess with political dysfunction, war, untold violence, personal struggles, and grief, and... Jesus said: I have come that you may have life and have it more abundantly. (Jn. 10:10). The past few years don't look like abundant life to me. They look like less, not more, life. Who God is to us can make a huge difference as we deal with the reality of our lives. Fr. Richard Kaley, OFM Conv. will be here to walk us through a Lenten Retreat to look at life's journey through the eyes of faith.
- Conference 1: The God of Life and Love and The god I Don’t Believe In – Sun., March 10 at 6:30 p.m.
- Conference 2: Jesus: God Who is With Us – Mon., March 11 at 6:30 p.m.
- Conference 3: Becoming Christ: Feed My Lambs, Feed My Sheep – Tues., March 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Lent and Easter Liturgy Schedule
“Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart.” We welcome you and your family to join us for the season of Lent, a time when individually and as a community, we draw our hearts back to Christ in preparation for his Passion, Death, and Resurrection.
“Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart.” We welcome you and your family to join us for the season of Lent, a time when individually and as a community, we draw our hearts back to Christ in preparation for his Passion, Death, and Resurrection.
Ash Wednesday: February 14
Mass: 8:45 a.m. | 6:30 p.m. (livestream)
We begin the season of Lent by being reminded of our mortality as we receive ashes in the sign of a cross: “Repent, and believe in Gospel.” Participating in Ash Wednesday Mass is a powerful way to start the 40 days of Lent.
Lenten Reconciliation Service: Sunday, March 17, 4 p.m.
Following the service, priests will be available to hear individual confessions.
Are you feeling bogged down by life, struggling with regret or shame over past mistakes, or feeling like something is holding you back from peace and joy? God is awaiting you with open arms. This is an opportunity to join our sisters and brothers in asking for forgiveness and healing during this important time of the year. Reconciliation is also regularly available Wednesday and Friday: 8 - 8:20 a.m. and Saturday: 3:15 - 4 p.m.
Palm Sunday: March 24
Mass: Saturday 4:30 p.m. (livestream) | Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday and offers some of the most unique liturgies of our church year filled with many opportunities to dive deep into prayer and prepare your heart for Easter. During Palm Sunday Mass, talented members of our community will proclaim the Passion.
Holy Week Schedule:
Divine Mercy Service: Sunday, April 7, 2:30 p.m.
"O Lord, Our God, We place our trust in You, because you are mercy itself." Please join us to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, have Veneration of the Divine Mercy Image, reflect on Saint Faustina's writings, and conclude with Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Livestream
We hope to see you in person as we worship and receive the Eucharist together. The Eucharist is Jesus’ great gift to us and the fulfillment of His promise to be with us always until the end of time. If you are not able to join us in person, please join us via our livestream or our YouTube channel.
Mass: 8:45 a.m. | 6:30 p.m. (livestream)
We begin the season of Lent by being reminded of our mortality as we receive ashes in the sign of a cross: “Repent, and believe in Gospel.” Participating in Ash Wednesday Mass is a powerful way to start the 40 days of Lent.
Lenten Reconciliation Service: Sunday, March 17, 4 p.m.
Following the service, priests will be available to hear individual confessions.
Are you feeling bogged down by life, struggling with regret or shame over past mistakes, or feeling like something is holding you back from peace and joy? God is awaiting you with open arms. This is an opportunity to join our sisters and brothers in asking for forgiveness and healing during this important time of the year. Reconciliation is also regularly available Wednesday and Friday: 8 - 8:20 a.m. and Saturday: 3:15 - 4 p.m.
Palm Sunday: March 24
Mass: Saturday 4:30 p.m. (livestream) | Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday and offers some of the most unique liturgies of our church year filled with many opportunities to dive deep into prayer and prepare your heart for Easter. During Palm Sunday Mass, talented members of our community will proclaim the Passion.
Holy Week Schedule:
- Holy Thursday Mass: March 28, 7 p.m. with Adoration until 12 a.m. (livestream)
- Good Friday Service: March 29, 3 p.m. (livestream)
- Easter Vigil Mass: March 30, 8 p.m.
- Easter Sunday Mass: March 31, 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. (livestream)
Divine Mercy Service: Sunday, April 7, 2:30 p.m.
"O Lord, Our God, We place our trust in You, because you are mercy itself." Please join us to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, have Veneration of the Divine Mercy Image, reflect on Saint Faustina's writings, and conclude with Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Livestream
We hope to see you in person as we worship and receive the Eucharist together. The Eucharist is Jesus’ great gift to us and the fulfillment of His promise to be with us always until the end of time. If you are not able to join us in person, please join us via our livestream or our YouTube channel.