Lenten Schedule, Regulations, & Faith Opportunities
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- Ash Wednesday
- Parish Mission
- Confession
- Stations of the Cross
- CRS Rice Bowl
- Lenten Regulations
Ash Wednesday | March 5
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a sacred season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as we prepare our hearts for Easter. During Mass, we receive ashes on our foreheads as a sign of repentance and a reminder of our call to turn away from sin and follow the Gospel. Ash Wednesday is an opportunity to begin Lent with intention, to acknowledge our need for God’s mercy, and to recommit to growing in faith.
Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and abstinence.
Schedule for Ash Wednesday:
Wednesday, March 5
• Mass with Distribution of Ashes at 8:30 AM
• Mass with Distribution of Ashes at 7:00 PM
Parish Mission | March 9 & 10
Ignite your faith this Lent! Our Parish Mission is a time for renewal, reflection, and a rekindling of our love for Christ. As we prepare for Easter, step away from the ordinary and experience the extraordinary grace of God’s mercy and forgiveness.
Father Charlie Hall, a dynamic and faith-filled priest with 45 years of pastoral experience, will lead us in reflecting on two of the most powerful Gospel passages of Lent—readings that reveal Christ’s deep love for us through reconciliation and healing. If you’ve ever felt burdened, longing for peace, or searching for hope, this mission is for you.
Come, be renewed. Be inspired. Let’s set our hearts on fire for Christ together!
Parish Mission Schedule:
Sunday, March 9
- 5:30–6:30 PM – Confessions
- 6:00 PM – Divine Mercy Chaplet (led by the choir)
- 6:30 PM – Opening song by the choir and Father Charlie’s talk
- 7:30 PM (approx.) – Final blessing & dismissal, closing song by the choir
- Light refreshments available in the gathering space
Monday, March 10
- 5:30–6:30 PM – Confessions
- 6:00 PM – Rosary (led by the Youth Group)
- 6:30 PM – Opening song by the choir and Father Charlie’s talk
- 7:30 PM (approx.) – Final blessing & dismissal, closing song by the choir
- Light refreshments available in the gathering space
No RSVP needed—just come with an open heart! This is your time to encounter God’s mercy, find forgiveness, and leave filled with hope.
Individual Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Penance is a beautiful gift, offering us the chance to confess our sins, seek forgiveness, and experience the boundless mercy of Jesus Christ. In Confession, we bring our shortcomings before the Lord, not to face judgment, but to receive His healing grace and renewal of heart.
Lent is the perfect time to step into the loving embrace of God’s mercy. As we prepare for Easter, let us take this opportunity to free ourselves from the weight of sin, restore our relationship with Christ, and walk forward in His grace. No matter how long it has been or what is on your heart, Jesus is waiting for you in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Come and be renewed!
Confession times during Lent:
• Tuesdays at 5:30 PM
• Fridays at 6:30 PM
• Saturdays at 3:30 PM
The Light is ON for You: An Evening of Penance on Apr. 3
During The Light is ON For You, individual confession will be available from 5-8 p.m.
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross invite us to journey with Jesus in His final hours, from His condemnation to His death on the cross. This powerful Lenten devotion allows us to meditate on Christ’s immense love and sacrifice as we reflect on His suffering, His mercy, and His call to follow Him.
Through prayer, scripture, and reflection, the Stations help us enter more deeply into the mystery of our salvation. Whether you have prayed them for years or are experiencing them for the first time, this is an opportunity to quiet your heart, unite your suffering with Christ’s, and grow in faith this Lent.
Come walk with the Lord and let His love transform you.
Stations of the Cross during Lent:
• Fridays at 11 AM followed by a soup & salad lunch
• Fridays at 6:30 PM
CRS Rice Bowl
Through CRS Rice Bowl, we share the journey with members of our human family around the world, and commit our Lenten prayers, fasting and almsgiving to deepening our faith and serving those in need. Pick up a rice bowl in our gathering space, or order for free online, and share what you’ve been given with those in need through CRS Rice Bowl.
Read Bishop Walkowiak’s letter to parishioners (English | Español)
Additional Rice Bowl Resources
Download the app! | Daily reflections | Family activities | Lenten Recipes | Daily calendar of Lenten activities
Lenten Regulations
Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics, ages 14 and older, on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent.
Fasting is to be observed by all Catholics, ages 18 years of age but not yet 59, on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted, if necessary, to maintain strength according to one’s needs. The two smaller meals combined should not be greater than the single full meal. Eating solid food (snacks) in between is not permitted.
Those that are excused from abstinence and fasting (outside the age limits) include the physically and mentally ill, including individuals suffering from chronic illnesses such as diabetes. Also excluded are pregnant and nursing women.
Source: USCCB Pastoral Statement on Penance and Abstinence; USCCB: Fast & Abstinence
Holy Week Schedule
- Palm Sunday
- Holy Thursday
- Good Friday
- Easter Vigil
- Easter Sunday
Palm Sunday | April 13
Palm Sunday marks Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where the crowds welcomed Him with palm branches, proclaiming, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Matthew 21:9). This celebration begins Holy Week, the most sacred time of the year, as we journey with Christ through His Passion, Death, and Resurrection.
At St. Anthony, we will begin Palm Sunday Mass with a special procession starting in the gymnasium. You are invited to set your belongings down in church and then walk to the gym, where we will bless the palms and commemorate Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem before processing together into the church.
Join us as we enter into this solemn and beautiful week, preparing our hearts for the Paschal Mystery of Christ.
Regular Mass times for Palm Sunday, April 12/13:
• Saturday at 4:30 PM
• Sunday at 7:30 AM
• Sunday at 9:00 AM
• Sunday at 11:30 AM
Holy Thursday | April 17
Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the Sacred Paschal Triduum. It is the anniversary of the Last Supper, when Christ instituted the Eucharist, the Sacrifice of the Mass, and the sacrament of the priesthood. The central observance of Holy Thursday is the ritual reenactment of the Last Supper at Mass. This event is celebrated at every Mass, as part of the Liturgy of the Eucharist, but it is specially commemorated on Holy Thursday.
Also, during the Mass on Holy Thursday, the establishment of the priesthood is reenacted with the priest washing the feet of several parishioners. Be sure to bring some bells to ring during the Gloria at the Holy Thursday Mass.
Following Holy Thursday Mass, we will process into the Gymnasium for Adoration. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will continue in the gymnasium until 9:30 PM.
Schedule for Holy Thursday:
Thursday, April 17
• Mass at 7 PM
• Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the gymnasium from 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Good Friday | April 18
Good Friday (Holy Friday) is the day on which Catholics commemorate the Passion and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Catholics are joined by almost all other Christians in solemn commemoration on this day. It is the second day of the Sacred Paschal Triduum and it is the Friday before Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord.
Good Friday is a day of fasting and abstinence.
Schedule for Good Friday:
Friday, April 18
• Stations of the Cross at 12:30 PM
• Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion at 1:30 PM
Holy Saturday | April 19
Holy Saturday is the third day of the Sacred Paschal Triduum and it is the Saturday before Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord.
The Easter Vigil begins between sunset on Holy Saturday and sunrise on Easter Sunday. The Easter Vigil Mass is held and is the first official celebration of Jesus Christ’s Resurrection from the dead. The Easter Vigil is the greatest and most holy of all solemnities in the Catholic Church.
Be sure to bring some bells to ring during the Gloria!
Schedule for Holy Saturday:
Saturday, April 19
• Blessing of the Food Baskets at 1 PM
• Easter Vigil Mass at 9 PM
Easter Sunday | April 20
Easter is the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection from the dead, culminating in his Ascension to the Father and sending of the Holy Spirit upon the Church. It is celebrated on Sunday, and marks the end of Holy Week and the end of the Sacred Paschal Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil), and is the beginning of the Easter Season of the liturgical year.
Schedule for Easter Sunday:
Sunday, April 20
• Mass at 7:30 AM
• Mass at 9 AM
• Mass at 11:30 AM