The young people in Faith Formation, our school, and alumni from past performances presented did an amazing job on Monday evening, March 30th in the church. They will present the play again on Good Friday following Stations of the Cross. Please join us!
Prayer Opportunities
Paschal Triduum Schedule
Holy Thursday – April 2nd
Mass of the Lord’s Supper – 7:00 p.m.
Followed by Eucharistic Adoration until 10:00 p.m. in Church
Good Friday – April 3rd – a day of fast and abstinence
Stations of the Cross – Noon
Followed by Passion Play
Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion – 1:30 p.m.
Holy Saturday – April 4th – Fasting and/or abstinence encouraged
Blessing of Food (Church) – 11 a.m.
Easter Vigil Mass – 8:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday – April 5th
Mass – 8:30 a.m. and Noon
Reflection for Third Sunday of Lent
In this Gospel, we hear the story of a woman who comes to a well to get water, a necessary drink for life, and leaves knowing she has received the Living Water of Christ. She leaves the well and rushes back to town to tell others about her encounter with Jesus.Perhaps this coming week each of us could spend some time thinking about the things in our lives right now that we thirst for that may be drawing ourselves away from a relationship with Christ. At the same time, ask Christ to strengthen the areas where we thirst for a closer relationship with him.
May we continue our journey to “Come, Walk with Me.”
Reflection for Second Sunday of Lent
Let this Gospel challenge us to look beyond the surface, to seek a deeper understanding of our experiences and the world around us. Let it remind us that there is more to life than what we see, hear, and experience daily and to recognize the presence of Jesus in our midst.
our experiences and the world around us. Let it remind us that there is more to life than what we see, hear, and experience daily and to recognize the presence of Jesus in our midst.
May we be open to the changes the transfiguration calls us to make in our lives, and may we be inspired by the hope it offers for our world transfigured by Divine Love – a world that sees Christ in one another.
May we continue to response to “Come, Walk with Me.”
Lenten 2026 Reflection Opportunities
Evening Prayer – Beginning Sunday, February 22 at 5:00 pm – The traditional Evening Prayer consisting of scripture readings, psalms, and quiet reflection, will be offered in the school chapel on February 22, March 1,8, and 22.
Stations of the Cross – Beginning Friday, February 20 at 7 pm – In the Church every Friday evening during Lent.
Sacrament of Reconciliation – Confessions are heard on Friday night at St. Valentine at 6:00 pm. The Family of Parishes’ service will be celebrated at St. Valentine Parish on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00 pm.
Evening Prayer & Reflection – Wednesdays, March 4 & March 18 – St. Valentine’s will offer two evenings of reflection, beginning with a soup supper at 6:00 pm. Afterwards a video from the Wild Goose program will be shown followed by discussion.
Family of Parishes Evening of Praise and Worship – Thursday, March 5 at 7:00 pm. – St. John XXIII parish is hosting an evening of discussion, adoration, and hospitality. Fr. Stephen’s talk is titled “Repent and Believe in the Gospel.”
Evening of the Holy Spirit, March 15 – Confirmation for the Family of Parishes will be at St. Valentine’s this year. To prepare ourselves for this sacrament of the Holy Spirit, St. Val’s is offering a special service to reflect on Him. The evening will consist of prayer, scripture readings, music, and reflection with an emphasis on the Holy Spirit. This is a great opportunity for our parish community to come together to call upon the Holy Spirit for His guidance and wisdom.