Lent and Easter Information 2023

Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent.  The cross made of ashes that we receive on this day serves as a reminder that the path to renewal is gritty and unglamourous.  The practices of fasting and almsgiving are reminders that paring down and abstaining from certain luxuries can clear the path by which we will return to God.  Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and abstinence, but not a holy day of obligation.

Masses (Includes Imposition of Ashes):
8:30 AM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Liturgy of the Word and Imposition of Ashes
12:00 Noon

Lent 
Daily Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Lenten Food Drive
In keeping with our Lenten practice of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, you are invited to participate in a food collection to help those in need. 
During the weekend Masses of February 25/26 through March 25/26 you will be invited to bring to the altar non-perishable food donations of canned fruit & vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, cereals, and canned meats (tuna, chicken, SPAM, stews).  Grocery gift cards are also welcome. 
Please check the Best By date so expired food is not distributed.  Also, be aware of ease of accessibility for the homeless.  Pop-top cans are excellent.  Most homeless have no means of cooking things like pasta. Not only homeless but many local families rely on assistance from our food pantry and that of St. Vincent de Paul to make it through the month.  Thank you for your generosity!

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.
Each Friday night during Lent we offer the devotion of Stations of the Cross at 6:00 pm in the church.  Each week features a different approach to the Stations.  You are invited to experience them all.

Feb. 24:  Mystery of the Cross - Praying the Stations with Pope Francis, presented by Wake Up!
Mar. 3:  By His Cross, Stations for Young Catholics and Their Families, presented by MOMents of Grace
Mar. 10:  Walk with Me the Way of the Cross, presented by Women’s Inductive Bible Study
March 17:  Stations of the Cross for Today’s Disciples, presented by RCIA Facilitators
March 24:   Mary, the Mother of Jesus, presented by Ladies Guild
March 31:      Shadow Stations, presented by Middle School students

Soup and Bread Suppers
The Stations of the Cross devotion is followed by a simple soup and bread supper presented by SSPP families (see below).  The final Friday will be a fish fry.  Check the bulletin for details and RSVP information.  Donations accepted at the soup supper will go to Rocklin & Loomis Kids In Need.
 
Feb. 24:  Sunday First Communion class
Mar. 3:    Monday & Tuesday First Communion classes
Mar. 10:  Youth & Family Faith families
Mar.17:    RCIA Families
Mar. 24:   Youth Ministry families
March 31:  Fish Fry  (please see our Fish Fry page for more information)
 
Easter

Triduum
The liturgical season of Triduum begins with Thursday evening and ends with Easter.  It is ONE celebration spread across three days.  The three days of Triduum ( Triduum is Latin for "three days") are counted using the Jewish way of keeping time: from sunset to sunset.  Whether you regularly attend with us or will join us only during this season, we encourage you to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds and spend this most special season in prayer and praise with your parish community.  We look forward to celebrating with you!

Holy Thursday
Thursday, Apr. 6, 2023
7:00 PM

"You call me 'teacher' and 'master,' and rightly so, for indeed I am. If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another's feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do." ( John 13:13-15)

Good Friday
Friday, Apr. 7, 2023
3:00 PM

At noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. ( Mark 15:33)

Holy Saturday
Saturday, Apr.8, 2023
Easter Vigil
8:00 PM

Join in the Easter Vigil celebration to help welcome the Elect and Candidates who have been preparing throughout the year to receive the Sacraments of Christian Initiation.

Easter Sunday
Sunday Apr. 9, 2023
7:00 AM   (Livestreamed also)
9:00 AM 
11:00 AM 
5:00 PM