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In this Jubilee Year of Hope, the faithful are called to share the fruits of our faith, hope, and love in the wounded world we see around us.  This Lent, let's take the 3 actions of Lent- Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving- to help us grow in the virtue of hope as we work to bring all we encounter to Christ.  

Consider this Lent of adding 1 new spiritual habit to your daily routine, and omitting one habit that may be taking time away from spiritual growth.  Consider trying something new this year, and give it a try for the next 6 weeks.  All Jesus asks of each of us is to follow Him and walk with Him.  Take this Lent to make one more change in answering His universal call to holiness.

 

Prayer

“Persevere in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.”  ~Colossians 4:2

 
Parish Retreat

For more details, check out our Parish Retreat page here.

Stations of the Cross

This is a traditional prayer, in which we reflect on each of the places our Lord stopped on the Road to Calvary.  We have several opportunities for you to come and pray this prayer with us each week during Lent.

Every Thursday morning at 8:00 am 

Before all weekend masses 

Each weekend, we will offer a different Stations reflection.  If you are interested in helping us lead, please sign up through our Signup page here.

Below are the prayers we will use each weekend during Lent.  Feel free to download and pray along at home, as well!

First Week of Lent

The Way of the Cross  

Stations of the Cross for Youth

Second Week of Lent

Stations of the Cross with St. John Paul II

Third Week of Lent

Mary's Way of the Cross

Fourth Week of Lent

Pro-Life Stations of the Cross

Fifth Week of Lent

Stations of the Cross for a Wounded World

Sixth Week of Lent

Were You There Stations of the Cross

Devotional Opportunities

For this Lent, consider adding an extra prayer devotional to your week.  We are very blessed to offer many opportunities for you to come with other parishioners and offer up prayers for our families, our nation, and our world.  Click on each of these offerings for information on times and locations.

As the prayers go up, the blessings come down!

Reconciliation Opportunities

On Ash Wednesday, we heard the words, “Repent, and believe in the Gospel,” while recieving ashes on our foreheads.  This Lent, there are several opportunities at our parish and around the archdiocese to participate in this most healing of sacraments.  If it's been a while, here is a wonderful resource to examine your conscience and prepare for your confession.  You can also contact the parish office for materials.  We will be happy to help you!

Out of respect for our priests, we do ask that you arrive earlier rather than later.  If the priests notice there aren't any people coming, they will end penance time early.  You are also welcome to call the parish office and set up an appointment if none of these times work for you.

  • Every Saturday from 2:30 pm-3:40 pm (Please make sure to come early, as the priest has to prepare for mass at 4:00 pm.)
  • Every Wednesday from 8:00 am-8:25 am (At 695 College Ave. site, before mass)
  • Every Thursday from 8:00 am-8:25 am (At 800 Marquette Ave site, before mass)
  • Every First Friday from 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm (At 800 Marquette Ave. site during ABIDE Holy Hour)
  • Lenten Penance Services at Divine Mercy
    • Friday, April 11th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (At 800 Marquette Ave. site)
    • Saturday, April 12th from 10:00 am to noon (At 800 Marquette Ave. site
  • Archdiocese of Milwaukee Day of Reconciliation, Reparation, and Fasting on Wednesday, April 9th
    • Click the link to find out locations and more details about the day.

 

Fasting

“Return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.  Rend your hearts, not your garments… for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love.”  

~Joel 2:12-13

 

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence.

For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. 

The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards.

If possible, the fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday night) as the "paschal fast" to honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus and to prepare ourselves to share more fully and to celebrate more readily his Resurrection.

Here's a nice article about the importance of fasting, along with some practical ways adapt this spiritual practice into your routine this Lent.

Almsgiving

“… Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven.”  

~Matthew 19:21

The foundational call of Christians to charity is a frequent theme of the Gospels.  During Lent, we are asked to focus more intently on "almsgiving," which means donating money or goods to the poor and performing other acts of charity.  As one of the three pillars of Lenten practice, almsgiving is "a witness to fraternal charity" and  "a work of justice pleasing to God." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2462).  

Consider donating your time, talent, or treasure to any of the following ministries throughout our own parish community and beyond.  Click on the links below to find out more information.

Local Charities and Organizations

International Charities Suggested by the USCCB

 

If you're looking to give a monetary donation to our parish community, please contact the parish office for more information on ways to help.