Lent 2026
Journey Together
This past Advent, we rediscovered The Story—the sweeping narrative of how we were Created, Captured, and ultimately
Rescued by a Divine Hero. We saw the “Big Picture” of God’s extravagant love. This Lent, we are invited to go deeper. If Advent showed us the rescue mission, Lent reveals the
meticulous, centuries-old plan that made the rescue possible.
A mission this grand was not a “Plan B”. From the moment of the Fall, God began weaving a tapestry of promises, signs, and prophecies. To truly understand the Hero, we must understand the Jewish Roots of His identity and the ancient words that foretold His coming.
Why Dig Deeper?
The Blueprint: We will explore how the Old Testament isn’t just a history book, but a series of “clues” leading straight to the Cross. The Fulfillment: We will see how Jesus didn’t just happen to show up; He arrived as the exact fulfillment of centuries of longing. The Connection: Understanding the Jewish Roots of our faith transforms the Mass and the Sacraments from rituals into a lived participation in the climax of God’s plan. Join us at St. Mary of the Assumption on Friday nights for our Lenten series on the Jewish Roots of Our Catholic Faith. Let us move from simply knowing that we were rescued to marveling at how God planned our deliverance from the very beginning. Each evening will begin with the Stations of the Cross in the church, where we prayerfully contemplate the passion of our Lord. We’ll then convene in the Fr. Jim Manning Parish Center for fellowship before the featured video lecture by Dr. Brant Pitre, exploring the intricate OT prophecies. Both small and large group discussion will provide for sharing and application to our own faith journey. The evening concludes with optional quiet time in the church for meditation. Are you ready to go deeper? Chris Stier Director of Faith Formtation
Confession Times during Lent
Mondays | OLGH 5:30 PM till last penitent
Tuesdays | SH 7:00 PM till last penitent
Wednesdays | SMA 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Thursdays | SMA 8:45 AM till last penitent - No Confession on 4/2 (Holy Thursday)
Good Friday (4/3) | SH 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | SMA 5:45 - 6:45 PM
Saturdays | OLGH 9:00 AM till last penitent, 3:45 - 4:45 PM | SMA 2:45 - 3:45 PM
Saturday 3/28 | SMA 2:15 - 3:45 | OLGH 3:15 - 4:45
Sundays | SH 9:30 - 10:15 AM
*No Confessions on 4/4 - 4/5 (Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday)
Ash Wednesday Mass Times
February 18th
Our Lady of Good Hope
9:00 AM | 7:00 PM
St. Mary of the Assumption
12:00 PM | 7:00 PM
St. Henry
7:00 AM | 9:00 AM
Stations of the Cross
Our Lady of Good Hope
Fridays | 7:00 PM
St. Mary of the Assumption
Fridays | 6:00 PM
Good Friday | 3:00 PM
St. Henry
Mondays | After 6:30 PM Rosary
Good Friday | 7:00 PM
Discover the Jewish Roots of Our Faith
February 20 - March 27
Come see the Bible with fresh eyes and discover how the ancient past shapes our present worship.
Join us for a 6- week Lenten Study, facilitated by Deacon Bill Wakefield
Fridays | St. Mary of the Assumption
6:00 PM Stations of the Cross Hospitality and Lenten study to follow
FEB 20:The Last Supper and the Lost Tribes of Israel
FEB 27: Jewish Roots of the Eucharist
MAR 6: Jewish Roots of Holy Week Part 1
MAR 13: Jewish Roots of Holy Week Part 2
MAR 20: The Hidden King
MAR 27: Jewish Roots of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection
RSVP not required, but encouraged to help us plan accordingly.
Login to Formed for excellent Lent resources, including The Heart of Prayer with Bishop Andrew Cozzens, to guide you through this Lent. Presented in partnership with the National Eucharistic Congress, Heart of Prayer invites participants into an intimate and peaceful retreat with Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota. Bishop Cozzens leads viewers through eight sessions of teaching and reflection on prayer and its place in our spiritual life. Set in the beautiful Chateau on the Augustine Institute Campus, Heart of Prayer reveals the beauty and transcendence of a prayer life, as Bishop Cozzens draws from Scripture and the saints to offer guidance that is practical and down-to-earth. Through their time with Bishop Cozzens, viewers will quiet their hearts and minds to hear the voice of God calling to them in their life of prayer.
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Our children will have an opportunity to practice the three pillars of Lent - prayer, fasting and almsgiving - through a fun program called Pray 40. Age appropriate “challenges” are featured daily based on grade level. Many of the challenges are inspired by The Carlo Project where our children are learning they can become saints right now!
Additional Opportunities this Lent
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Spiritual Retreats
Men's Retreat: Saturday, March 7
Women's Retreat: Saturday, March 21
Ready for a spiritual refresh? Join us for a life-changing Catholic renewal retreat. Discover deeper meaning and purpose to your life, reconnect with God, gain new insights through talks, discussion and personal reflection, meet new friends in our parish family, and find greater peace and joy for the journey. Registration required.
