Lenten Calendar

• Stations of the Cross: Stations are prayed Fridays of Lent after the 8am Daily Mass and again at 6:30pm in the church.

• Confesssion: Weekdays AFTER the 8am Daily Mass, Saturdays 3:45pm to 4:45pm, and First Fridays 5:15pm to 5:45pm

• Rosary: Weekdays AFTER the 8am Daily Mass

• Wednesday Adoration: 8:30am to 6pm with Rosary at 5:15pm, Divine Mercy at 5:30pm and Benediction at 5:45pm.

• Presentation on the Passion, Death and Resurrection Presented by Deacon Bill Finnegan: Wednesday, March 20th at 9am and 6:30pm in Philip Hall (runs approximately 90 minutes).

• Holy Week begins with Masses for Palm Sunday with Saturday Vigil Mass on March 23rd.

• Presentation on the Last Seven Words of Christ Presented by Fr. Simon and Fr. Thomas: Wednesday, March 27th at 7pm in the Church.

• Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper on March 28th at 7:30pm followed by a procession to the Altar of Repose in McCarthy Garden with Adoration until midnight.

• Living Stations on Friday, March 29th at noon in the church followed by confession.

• Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion on Friday, March 29th at 3pm.

• Blessing of Food on Saturday, March 30th at 10am in the Chapel.

• Easter Vigil on Saturday, March 30th at 7:30pm.

• Easter Sunday Masses at 6am (in McCarthy Gardens), 8am and 10am. There is no 5pm Mass on Easter Sunday.

LENTEN RESOURCES

• My Father’s Father - Join Father Dave Pivonka God is Father– This is the life-altering revelation of Jesus. Yet, how many of us struggle to know that we have a Father in heaven who knows, loves, and chooses us as His sons and daughters? Join Fr. Dave Pivonka as he journeys home to reflect on the urgent need to know God as Father amidst the backdrop of his hometown and the relationship he shared with his dad. This poignant documentary series explores the transformative impact of embracing our inheritance, unraveling the intricate tapestry of fear, doubt, shame, and brokenness to reveal a loving Father– for each of us.

• Mysteries of the Rosary- Sorrowful Mysteries - Mysteries of the Rosary (The Sorrowful Mysteries) is a 7-episode series highlighting the Mysteries in the life of Christ as outlined in the decades of the Rosary. Mysteries of the Rosary integrates deeply reflective insights on the life of Christ, theological truths, and captivating stories together with breathtaking scenery, illuminating sacred art, and inspiring music. By filming on location in the Holy Land, our aspiration is to make the Rosary come alive in the hearts and minds of the viewer. Encounters with Christ in the episodes and discussions will help lead to even deeper encounters with Him in personal prayer and contemplation.

• Catholic Women Preach - Is an online project that brings Catholic women’s voices together in reflecting on the readings at Mass each week. These serve as an inspirational, theologically based resource for ordained priests, deacons, catechists, and all involved in the ministry of the word in the Catholic Church.

• Lenten Station Churches of Rome - Produced by The Catholic Traveler, this video series celebrates an ancient tradition of visiting some of Rome’s oldest and most important churches throughout Lent, they are called the Lenten Station Churches.

• Francisican Media’s Pause + Pray - A collection of short prayers and meditations on a variety of topics such as guidance, forgiveness and gratitude with Lenten focused ones, too.

LEARNING & PRAYER DURING LENT

• Formed.org - Resurrection offers free access to a Catholic streaming video service called Formed.org. To setup your free account, just go to formed.org/signup and select our parish by entering 85282 for the zip code and selecting “Resurrection” from the dropdown menu. Register with your name and email address and check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED. No passwords are required!

• Hallow - A Catholic prayer and meditation app that guides users in deepening their relationship with God through audio-guided contemplative prayer sessions. The app offers a variety of basic content for free with premium content available via a paid subscription but if you register at https://hallow.com/holydaypackage/ and look up Resurrection on Evergreen you can get premium access for all of Lent for free.

• Amen - Another wonderful Catholic prayer and meditation app that is completely free and available from the makers of the Formed.org resource service.

• The Catechism in a Year Podcast - If you have ever wanted to understand what it means to be Catholic and allow those truths to shape your life—this podcast is for you:

  • Read the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 days

  • Understand the essentials of the Catholic Faith and why they matter

  • See how Church teaching is rooted in Sacred Scripture

  • Absorb over 2,000 years of Sacred Tradition

  • Encounter God’s plan of sheer goodness

  • Transform their relationship with the Church that Christ founded.

• The Bible in a Year Podcast - Fr. Mike Schmitz from Ascension guides Catholics through the Bible in 365 daily episodes of this popular podcast. Each 20-25 minute episode includes:

  • two to three scripture readings

  • a reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz

  • and guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word.

Lent for Beginners

• What is Lent? - The United State Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has put together a great webpage that explains the fundamentals of Lent and how to observe this sacred season.

• The Father Sees You - A short welcome to Lent from Father Dave Pivonka, producer of The Wild Goose and Sign of Conviction.

• Fasting and Abstinence - The USCCB also has a quick guide to understanding what is expected of Catholics during Lent.

• What Every Catholic Should Know - A great introductory discussion on Lent from Ascension that covers all the main elements and meanings of the season.