Lent
Rise, and Do Not Be Afraid
This Lent, we have chosen the theme: Rise and Do Not Be Afraid.
This quote is taken from the the Gospel for the second Sunday of Lent, after the Transfiguration, when Jesus approaches Peter, James, and John and calms them, because they “were very much afraid” (Matthew 17: 1-9).
We hope you find courage in the love of Christ, and in His passion, death, and Resurrection.
Our app features many Lenten resources including prayers, reflections, videos, and more. Consider incorporating some of these resources into your spiritual life this Lent. Click here to download the app.
Wednesdays during Lent
Confessions every Wednesday beginning February 25, 6 – 8pm
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at every parish in the diocese on Wednesdays in Lent.
Experience God’s mercy and love! Click here to learn more and find guides to Confession.
Stations of the Cross
- Family – Friendly Adoration: 5pm (chapel)
- Stations of the Cross: 6pm (chapel, English)
- Via Crucis: 6pm (church, Spanish)
A recording of stations and the written prayers are also available for download on our app.
Soup & Stations
Every Friday, 5:30 – 7pm
Soup Supper in Creedon Hall hosted by parish ministries and hospitality team!
Eucharistic Adoration
Monday – Friday: 8 – 9am
Monday – Thursday: 6 – 7pm
Doing a weekly Holy Hour is a great way to pray more this Lent! Our app features prayers for Adoration.
Evening of Reconciliation
Monday, March 16, 4:30 – 5:30pm and 6 – 8pm
Pizza dinner in Creedon Hall, 5 – 7pm.
Take advantage of the special times for Confession to prepare your hears for Easter! Priests will be available to hear Confessions in both English and Spanish.
Lenten Evening of Reflection
Wednesday, March 18, 6 – 7pm
Join us as we prepare our hearts for the passion, death, and Resurrection of Jesus in a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration with music and reflection led by Stephen Ng.
Fast
Lenten Disciplines of Fasting and Abstinence
- Catholics in good health ages 18 – 59 are required to fast and abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
- Fasting consists of eating only one meal, with the possibility of two smaller snacks that do not add up to a single full meal.
- Catholics age 14 and older are to abstain from meat on all Fridays in Lent.
Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl
Each Lent, Catholic families across the country unite to put their faith into action through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Through CRS Rice Bowl, families learn about how our sisters and brothers across the globe overcome hardships like hunger and malnutrition, and how through Lenten alms, we have the power to make the world a better place for all. Pick up your family’s rice bowl from the Information Counter.
Try one of CRS’ meatless recipes from around the world and donate the money you saved from not buying meat. Or pray, fast, and give with the CRS Lenten Calendar.
Give
Giving is an important pillar of the season of Lent. Consider a gift to Good Shepherd. Your one-time or recurring gift can have a tremendous impact to help us continue our mission of connecting with God, reaching others, and building community. Giving is an expression of our love for God. He desires for us to put Him first in every area of our lives including our finances. Over and over, scripture instructs us to give back a portion of what God has so generously blessed us with and entrusted to us. Thank you for your generosity!
Sharing Sunday in Lent
Sharing Sunday donations are always needed and welcome.
Click here for commonly needed items. Thank you!
Bishop’s Lenten Appeal
The Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA) supports our Diocese in its mission of sharing the love and mercy of Christ through serving the needy, educating and forming youth, encouraging vocations, promoting a culture of life, and assisting the clergy, religious, and lay people who help build and strengthen our diocesan Church.