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Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It is a time of prayer, reflection, and renewal. We have many opportunities for prayer, spiritual enrichment, and almsgiving this season around the parish. We hope to see you!
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2025 Holy Week & Easter Mass Schedule
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Palm Sunday - April 13, 2025
5 p.m. Saturday
7, 9, & 11 a.m. and 5 p.m Sunday (Usual Mass schedule)
Holy Thursday - April 17, 2025
7 p.m. Mass of the Lord's Supper (livestreamed)
Good Friday - April 18, 2025
3 p.m. Passion of the Lord (livestreamed)
No confession this day
Holy Saturday - April 19, 2025
8 p.m. Easter Vigil (livestreamed)
No confession this day
Easter Sunday - April 20, 2025
7 a.m.
9 a.m. (livestreamed)
11 a.m.
1 p.m. (bilingual)
Overflow is available in the Parish Hall with livestream viewing at all masses on Easter Sunday.
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Fasting and Abstinence
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 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 Catholic Church from age 14 onwards.
A Reflection on Lenten Fasting
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.
More information on fast and abstinence can be found below.
Source: USCCB
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Resources for Families
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Lent at CtR
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2025 Lenten Almsgiving: Catholic ExtensionCtR has once again partnered with Catholic Extension Society to raise essential funds for St. Joan of Arc parish community in the Diocese of Brownsville in South Texas. The parish is looking to construct a new rectory to provide adequate living quarters for the priest. Currently, Fr. Francisco Solis and any priest assigned to the parish live in a space that is part of the parish office.
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Lenten Fridays
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry and Ladies Auxiliary Bake Sale
4:30 - 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall
Details- Join us for our annual Fish Fry! Plates are $10 for adults and $6 for children. Choose from fish or shrimp and a variety of sides.
- The Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting a bake sale every Friday with delicious treats for sale. Proceeds benefit this ministry and their efforts to serve the CtR community.
Stations of the Cross
7 p.m. in the Church
Details- All are welcome to come and pray with the Stations of the Cross. You may remain in your pew or process behind the presider around the church.
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Lenten Penance Service
6:30 p.m. Thursday April 3 in the Church
Join us for an evening of prayer and receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation as we journey toward Easter! Fr. Sean and Fr. Vincent will lead us in a time of conversion and repentance, helping us ready our hearts and souls for the joy of Christ’s Resurrection. Additionally, there will be priests available throughout the church to offer individual confession.
Details
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Family Day of Service
Saturday April 5, 2025
During Lent, we’re called to renew our compassion for those in need. Almsgiving goes beyond donating money; it’s about sharing God’s love through acts of service. Join us in serving others both on-site at CtR and through off-site projects.
Details
For more information visit: Lenten Family Service Day
Note: All adult participants (18+) must be current with CMG Connect certification. Childcare is available for on-site projects—registration coming soon!
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Extended Reconciliation Times
During Lent, confession times at CtR are extended to allow for more opportunites for our community to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. You can also email [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
Hours
WED 5:30-6:45 p.m. (chapel)
SAT 9-10:30 a.m. (church)
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