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As we begin the season of Lent on Wednesday, February 14th, we will all have many chances to participate in the Lenten traditions of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Please download our
2024 Lenten Program Booklet
to stay up to date on all the activities and opportunities being offered at both churches this year and to find any details needed about the different events.
Lenten Opportunities at
St. Mary Star of the Sea Church
& St. Patrick ChurchFAMILY ACTIVITIES
- Paschal Candles Making Workshop - March 5
Families and all interested individuals will learn about the meaning of the Paschal Candle that is blessed at the Easter Vigil Mass and used in church throughout the year. All will have the chance to make their own beautiful “Paschal Candle” and take it with them, allowing the Light of Christ into their home. Registration will be required prior to the event.- Last Supper Meal & Workshop - March 14
Children and families will enjoy an exciting evening of activities, videos, and fun, while learning about Jesus and the Last Supper. All present will get to enjoy a delicious Last Supper meal. Registration will be required prior to the event.CONFESSION MONDAYS
- In addition to the normal Saturday Confession times, each Monday from 6-7 PM during Lent Confessions will be heard at both churches to help parishioners connect with this penitential season.
- Feel free to click the Mass Times button in the bottom right corner of the page to find the full schedule of opportunities for Mass, Confession, and Adoration at both of our churches.
HOLY HOUR & CONFESSIONS
- Each Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 PM, Eucharistic Adoration is offered at St. Patrick Church to give parishioners the chance to pray and connect with our Lord. Throughout this Holy Hour, Confessions are also offered. Confessions are also offered on Saturdays from 3-3:45 PM at St. Patrick Church and 3:30-4:15 PM at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church.
- A special Solemn Holy Hour will take place on Wednesday, March 20th, with readings, prayerful darkness, and meditation mirroring the quiet of Jesus in the tomb on Holy Saturday.
SOUP & BREAD SUPPER / STATIONS OF THE CROSS
- Each Friday at 7 PM, the Stations of the Cross are prayed at one of our churches, with the location alternating each week. In addition, on some Fridays a simple Soup & Bread Supper is offered beginning at 6 PM to offer a simple and sacrificial opportunity to share a meal before prayerfully joining together for the beautiful devotion that follows.
2024 Soup & Stations Schedule- February 16 - St. Patrick Church - "Teaching" Stations of the Cross
- February 23 - St. Mary Star of the Sea Church - No Soup & Bread This Evening
- March 1 - St. Patrick Church
- March 8 - St. Mary Star of the Sea Church
- March 15 - St. Patrick Church
- March 22 - St. Mary Star of the Sea Church
Please Note:- February 16: This will be a “Teaching Stations” evening in which we will learn about the meaning of the Stations of the Cross and pray them. All are invited to attend whether you’re a regular at Stations or if you’ve never been before.
- February 23: No Soup & Bread Supper will be offered this day as the Knights of Columbus will have their one of their Fish Fry events that evening at their Council Hall in Unionville.
CORPORAL WORK OF MERCY COLLECTION
- Our churches are once again offering the chance to participate in a meaningful Corporal Work of Mercy to help our neighbors in need. We will collect 18 different items helpful to the homeless, packaged into Brian Bags and given to local charities. Our goal this year is to collect the items needed to complete and distribute 250 Brian Bags. There will be a large bin and display at each church for the collection of items. Physical gift card donations will also be accepted at our churches, and online monetary donations can be made through our website.
