Lent & Easter
Holy Week
Commemorate the Lord's passion, death, and resurrection during the Sacred Triduum.
Holy Thursday
Thursday, April 14
Mass at 7 pm, Adoration on the Altar of Repose at 8:30 pm, ending with Night Prayer at 10 pm
Good Friday
Friday, April 15
Stations of the Cross at 11 am, Passion of the Lord at 3 pm
Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 16
Blessing of the Easter food at 10 am, Easter Vigil at 9 pm.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 17
Masses at 9 am, 11 am, and 5 pm
What is Lent?
Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, a time of self-examination, fasting, and penance to prepare us for the joyful celebration of Easter. “By the solemn forty days of Lent the Church unites herself each year to the mystery of Jesus in the desert” (Catechism of the Catholic Church #540).
Lent is marked by three things: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. By offering up small sacrifices through the season, we unite ourselves to Christ's sacrifice on the cross for our sins.
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Parish Events
There's something for everyone happening at the parish this Lent. All our events are family-friendly and open to all - we look forward to seeing you!
Fridays: Soup and Silence, Stations of the Cross
Soup and Silence, hosted by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, is a time for a simple meal of bread and soup accompanied by sacred music and readings. Soup and Silence is followed by Stations of the Cross in the Church. Registration is required for Soup and Silence but all are welcome for stations and no pre-registration is required.
When: Fridays during Lent. Soup and Silence begins at 6:15 pm, Stations of the Cross begin at 7:00 pm.
Where: Soup and Silence takes place in the Mallon Room, followed by Stations of the Cross in the Church.
If you can't make it to Stations of the Cross or would like to pray it on your own, you can find last year's recording of Stations of the Cross featuring our own parish Stations of the Cross and the voices of parishioners here.
Saturdays: Water in the Desert, a weekly evening of Adoration and Worship
Come meet Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament for a time of adoration, live praise & worship, and testimony.
When: Saturdays during Lent at 7:00 pm, beginning March 12
Where: Church
Extra Confession Times
Experience God's love and mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We will be offering confession at the following times as we come closer to Easter:
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Wednesdays after 9:15 am Mass
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Saturdays from 9:30 - 10:00 am
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Sundays from 4:00 - 4:45 pm (before 5 pm Mass)
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Holy Week Penitential Service: Tuesday, April 12 at 7:00 pm
Other Lenten Resources
Below is a list of Lenten resources which you might find helpful over the next 40 days. If you are inspired to share something else with us, please contact the parish office. God bless your Lenten journey!
Archdiocese of Vancouver Lent Resources
Find resources to support you on your Lenten journey.
The Kids' Bulletin
A fun way for Catholic kids to learn about the Faith every week.
Best Lent Ever
Lenten reflections from Dynamic Catholic.
dynamiccatholic.com/bestlentever
40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign
An international focused pro-life campaign with a vision to access God’s power through prayer, fasting, & peaceful vigil to end abortion.
