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Lent
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Free Downloadable Lenten Reflection Booklet
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The liturgical season of Lent is a 40-day journey that invites us to examine our relationship with God. It is a time for spiritual recollection in preparation for the celebration of the paschal mystery; it is also intended to enlighten us with a deeper knowledge of Jesus the Christ. Join us on this journey toward the renewal of our baptismal promises in the water of new life at Easter.
Let's Live Lent!
Please join in a unique way to learn, reflect, and act in this season of Lent through a new video series titled “Let’s Live Lent”. Each week, a new 3-5 minute video will be available on the front page of this website. The themes of the videos are:- Ash Wednesday – February 11-17
- Fasting – February 15-17
- Prayer – February 18-21
- Almsgiving – February 25-28
- “I am the Living Water” – March 3-7
- “I am the Light” – March 11-14
- "I am Eternal Life” – March 18-21
- Triduum – March 25-28
As a faith community, we too, can accompany our RCIA awaiting full reception into the Catholic church as they (and we) embrace these important Gospel experiences and elements that will Let us Live Lent!
Lenten Communal Reconciliation Liturgy
This is not being offered in 2021. Here is an examination of conscience you may wish to use for your reconciliation. We offer reconciliation each Saturday from 3:30-4:15 PM in the Church.
Lenten Examination of Conscience
Do I hold grudges? Do I keep a laundry list of offenses that others have committed against me? Do I lose my temper? Do I comfort others and in their loss? Have I been too busy to help during a time of need?
Do I speak more than listen? Do I speak from a superior point of view? Have I been a true friend? How do I treat others who I think are ignorant? Do I brush off others who need help, and only stay close to those who are convenient for me?
Do I pray for those who are hungry and poor? Have I actively participated in feeding the hungry and poor? Do I spread hope and kind words to others and give them spiritual food? Have I given of my time and talents in service to my church?
Am I annoyed with serving others? Have I placed my needs for material goods above those who have none? Do I pray for those suffering? Do I remember to pray for those who ask for prayers – or do I just casually say:” I’ll pray for you?” Do I take time to thank God for my blessings daily?
Do I take time to pray for the sick and call them when I can? Have I served my family with compassion and love when they are sick? Do I have compassion and mercy for those who have made bad decisions – or do I judge them? Do I pray for those who have lost loved ones – do I help them grieve?
Am I grateful to God for all that I am and all that I have? Do I take time to spread hope and kind words to others? Have I neglected and failed to nourish my Catholic faith? Have I allowed Sunday to become like any other day rather than a holy day – do I actively participate in Mass, or just warm a seat when I attend?Other resources/ Links:
- USCCB Examination of Conscience
Almsgiving- Gift cards for SS PP Food Pantry replenishment. (noting that due to COVID limits, gift cards will be the easiest way to replenish food for local distribution).
- Creation of a central "Almsgiving" receptacle in the home for the family to participate in a lump sum.
- Donation to agencies found in the diocesan website:
- Annual Catholic Appeal: Annual Catholic Appeal | Diocese of Sacramento (scd.org)Catholic Charities | Diocese of Sacramento (scd.org)
- St. Vincent de Paul: Donate – St Vincent De Paul (placersvdp.com))
- Donation to build a home for a poor family in India
- (Details to follow soon)
Communal Service Project
Stay tuned!May your Lent be a time of reflection, renewal, and reconciliation as we prepare to welcome our newly baptized and those joining us in Confirmation and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil.
Stations of the Cross: A tradition that goes back to the Middle Ages. European pilgrims would travel to the Holy Land to walk the same steps as Jesus did in his final hours. The idea of having stations to represent each part of Jesus' journey came into practice for those who could not travel to the Holy Land themselves.
During Lent you are welcomed to pray the Stations of Cross privately. The church is open from 9-2 daily.
The outdoor Stations located adjacent to the west side parking lot are another place to pray Jesus' journey.
Labyrinth Walk
You are invited to do a prayerful and silent walk on our parish labyrinth which will be set up on Saturday, March 20th from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM in the Social Hall. In order to maintain physical distancing, we ask that you limit your time on the labyrinth to 20 minutes and use our online signup to reserve your time which can be found HERE. Darcy Wharton and Nancy VonThaden will be on hand to answer any questions you might have about this prayer experience. For more information on how to walk the labyrinth or why someone might do it, visit 4 Ways to Pray in a Labyrinth | Guideposts.