Lent
Come to me, I am the Bread of Life
Our Lenten theme this year, Come to me, I am the Bread of Life, reflects the reality of the True Presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist and our Lord's desire that we approach Him joyfully and without hesitation. It is both an invitation and a declaration of faith. The Lord invites us, "Come to me", and he declares to us, "I am the bread of Life".
What will be your response to the Lord's invitation to "Come to me" this Lent?
What will be your response to the Lord's invitation to "Come to me" this Lent?
- Will you devote more time each day for prayer?
- Will you commit to an hour each week for Adoration?
- Will you return to Mass if you haven't done so already?
- Will you invite a friend or family member to church?
- Is the Lord calling you in some other way?
Guidelines for Lent 2023
Lent prepares the faithful to celebrate the Paschal Mystery of Christ's suffering, death, and resurrection. It is a time for reflection and spiritual renewal. As Catholics, the Church calls us to a spirit of repentance and conversation: "to turn away from sin, and to be faithful to the Gospel".
Below are the Church's definitions of "fasting and abstinence" as well as the obligatory minimum requirements that she asks of us.
Abstinence: Meat and poultry are removed from our meals - fish is acceptable.
Fasting: Eat one (1) full meal and two (2) smaller meals - no snacking during the day.
Below are the Church's definitions of "fasting and abstinence" as well as the obligatory minimum requirements that she asks of us.
Abstinence: Meat and poultry are removed from our meals - fish is acceptable.
Fasting: Eat one (1) full meal and two (2) smaller meals - no snacking during the day.
- All Catholics between the age of 18 and 59 are to fast on Good Friday.
- All Catholics 14 years and older are to abstain from meat and poultry on all Fridays of Lent and Good Friday.
Friday Parish Community Fish Frys & Soup Dinners
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When: Every Friday at 5:30 p.m. Where: 27th Street Church Community Center Community Soup Dinners: March 17th, 24th & 31st. |
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Stations of the Cross
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When: Every Friday at 7 p.m.
Where: 27th Street Church Stations of the Cross will be in the following formats: March 10th: Traditional -Stations from Mary's Perspective March 17th: School March 24th: Youth - Shadow Stations March 31st: Traditional - Pro-Life |
Reconciliation with visiting Preists
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When: Monday, March 27th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: 27th Street Church |
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Parish Lenten Mission 2023
Confronting the dark places with the Light of Christ.
Confronting the dark places with the Light of Christ.
About Fr. Serge:
Fr. Serge Propst was born in 1942 to devout Southern Baptist parents in Aiken S.C. and grew up in several different states including N.J. and T.N. He graduated from Aiken High and obtained a degree in Biology at the University of South Carolina. As a university student, he converted to the Catholic Faith. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy after graduation, and four years later after being discharged from the Navy he entered the Dominican Novitiate for the Western Dominican Province, and after completing his studies he was ordained in 1973. He then earned a doctorate in theology and taught at the University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome, popularly known as the Angelicum, for 15 years and then at the Dominical School of Philosophy and Theology for another 10 years. During all this time, Fr. Serge also served as an itinerary preacher giving parish missions, novenas, retreats, etc. At the same time, he also worked with the Missionaries of Charity all over the world and knew St. Mother of Calcutta. |
Mission Leader: Fr. Serge Probst, O.P.
Come join us at the 27th Street Church, March 6-9 at 6:30 p.m. followed by the opportunity for confessions. The schedule is as follows: Wednesday, March 8th Confronting the dark places within ourselves. Participants are invited to bring religious items for blessing. Thursday, March 9th The Mission concludes with The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. A goodwill offering will be taken to support the mission of the Dominicans. * Fr. Serge will also preside at 7:00 a.m. Mass on each of these dates, followed by a short version of the mission talks for the day and an opportunity for confession. |
Confronting the dark places in the world around us. | Parish Lenten Mission Day 1
Confronting the dark places within our relationships. | Parish Lenten Mission Day 2
Confronting the dark places within ourselves. | Parish Lenten Mission Day 3
The mission concludes, The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass | Parish Lenten Mission Day 4