Lenten Schedule, Regulations, & Faith Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Please use the tabs to view the Lenten information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Parish Service Project<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>Parish Lenten Night<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>Confession<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>Stations of the Cross<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>CRS Rice Bowl<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>K of C Fish Fry<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>Lenten Regulations<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nParish Service Project: Sack Supper Packing for Kids\u2019 Food Basket<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
We invite you to ‘return’ to almsgiving this Lenten season by participating in our parish-wide service project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For thousands of children in West Michigan, a Sack Supper (healthy evening meal) ensures they have increased access to healthy food each day! You can help us supply the contents of these meals by assembling \u201cSupper Packs\u201d right here at St. Anthony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Participate:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Supply any of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Pudding Cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fruit Cup or Pouch (no foil tops please)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pretzel, Cheez-it or Goldfish bag (1.5 oz. or smaller)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Meat sticks \u2013 either two 0.28 oz sticks or one 0.5 oz. stick<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Quart Size Bag \u2013 Please use quart size zipper lock bags as Supper Packs will be packaged into the Sack Suppers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Buckets to drop off any of the items are available in the gathering space before March 25 \u2013 our assembling date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Help us assemble the Sack Suppers!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please join us on Wednesday, March 25, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the gathering space to assemble as many Supper Sacks as possible to directly support Kids’ Food Basket!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Questions?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please contact the parish office at 616-453-8229 or parishoffice@saparish.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nParish Lenten Night<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Join us on Friday, March 27, for a beautiful evening of prayer, fellowship, and simple Lenten traditions with our parish family. This is a wonderful opportunity to slow down together before Holy Week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bring the whole family \u2013 children are absolutely welcome! We love seeing families pray and grow in faith side by side.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSchedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- 5 – 7 p.m.<\/strong>
Confessions available near the chapel
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.<\/strong>
Grilled Cheese & Soup Dinner in the cafeteria
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- 6:30 p.m.<\/strong>
Stations of the Cross in the church<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nIndividual Sacrament of Reconciliation<\/h4>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe sacrament of reconciliation is a beautiful gift, offering us the chance to confess our sins, seek forgiveness, and experience the boundless mercy of Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lent is the perfect time to step into the loving embrace of God\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Come and be renewed!
<\/p>\n\n\n\nConfession times:<\/span><\/strong>
\u2022 Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2022 Saturdays at 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 “The Light is ON for You: An Evening of Penance” on March 19<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During “The Light is ON For You,” individual confession will be available from 5-8 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nStations of the Cross<\/h4>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe 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\u2019s immense love and sacrifice as we reflect on His suffering, His mercy, and His call to follow Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2019s, and grow in faith this Lent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Come walk with the Lord and let His love transform you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stations of the Cross during Lent:<\/span><\/strong>
\u2022 Fridays at 11 a.m. followed by a soup & salad lunch
\u2022 Living Stations of the Cross on Tuesday, March 31, at 2:15 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nCRS Rice Bowl<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Through CRS Rice Bowl<\/a>, 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<\/a>, and share what you\u2019ve been given with those in need through CRS Rice Bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please return your CRS Rice Bowl in the offertory collection or to the parish office no later than March 29.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nRead Bishop Walkowiak\u2019s letter to parishioners<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additional Rice Bowl Resources<\/strong>
Daily reflections<\/a> | Family activities<\/a> | Lenten Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nKnights of Columbus #3104 Fish Fry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Our parish Knights of Columbus Council #3104 is hosting its own Fish Fry Fridays!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Location: Knights of Columbus Council #3104 \u2013 West Leonard Banquet Facility (1140 Muskegon Ave NW, Grand Rapids)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dates: Feb. 20, 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Time: 4:30 – 7 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Price: $15 for adults; $7 for kids<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Meal: Fried fish (Pollock) including french fries, coleslaw, garlic bread<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Flyer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
K of C #3104 phone contact: 616-451-4411<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More fish fry and Lenten meal locations can be found on the Diocese of Grand Rapids website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.<\/strong>
- 5 – 7 p.m.<\/strong>