Lent
Journey with us from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday as we encounter Christ in this profound season of our faith
Monday, February 12 & Tuesday, February 13: Eucharistic Preparation for Lent with Stephen Binz
To help prepare our hearts to walk with Jesus this Lent, please join us for two evenings, Feb 12 & 13, for a special talk that will focus on the Eucharist led by Stephen Binz. Stephen is a biblical scholar and an award-winning author. For more info, Click HERE
Ash Wednesday, February 14
Thursday, February 15: Young Adults Lenten Bible Study
Join the Young Adult group during Lent for a study on the Mass, diving deep into how we are intimately joined with the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus through the Holy Eucharist. Bible Study will be held at 7pm in the Gather room. For more info, email: [email protected]
Friday, February 16
- The Knights of Columbus and Men's Club are holding a Fish Fry in the Parish Hall. Dining times are 4:30 pm or 6pm. For more info, Click HERE.
- Stations of the Cross at 7pm in the Sanctuary.
Monday, February 19: Into the Breach
Join us for Into the Breach that focuses on the Mission of the Family - to help Catholic families lead lives of faith and virtue in today’s world. This will be a 5-session series that will be led by Fr. Brent. It will be held in the Gather Area at 7pm - 8:30 pm. All are welcomed.
Wednesday, February 21: Lenten Small Faith Community
We hope you will consider joining a Lenten Small Faith Community where we will read the book: The Ascension Lenten Companion: Walking with Jesus to Jerusalem. For more info, Click HERE
Thursday, February 22: An Evening with Fr. Joe
Celebrate the season of Lent by joining the Women's Club for An Evening with Father Joe at 7pm in the Parish Hall. This special evening will include a Lenten reflection followed by a Q&A led by Holy Family's very own Fr. Joe. For more info, click HERE.
Friday, February 23: Living Stations of the Cross
Youth Ministry will be presenting the Living Stations of the Cross at 7pm in the Sanctuary.
Sunday, February 25: Raising A Catholic Family Today
John Bosio, author of Raising a Catholic Family Today, has spoken to many parents and collected common practices that parents are using to raise their children in the faith. The event will be held in the Learning Center Foyer from 9:50am - 10:45am. For more info, click HERE.
Thursday, February 29: Women's Lenten Morning of Reflection
Join us for a morning of silence and prayer. Janis Lovecchio will direct this time of quiet reflection and group sharing. The morning will begin at 9am and conclude at noon. For more info, Click HERE
Friday, March 1
Stations of the Cross at 7pm in the Sanctuary.
Monday, March 4: Men's Lenten Evening of Silence
Join us for an evening of silence and prayer. Deacon Dave Gilles will direct this time of quiet reflection and group sharing. The evening will begin with dinner at 6pm and conclude by 8:45pm. For more info, Click HERE
Thursday, March 7: Penance Service
Please join us for a Penance Service in the Sanctuary at 7pm. There will be several priests from the Diocese hearing confessions.
Friday, March 8
- The Knights of Columbus and Men's Club are holding a Fish Fry in the Parish Hall. Dining times are 4:30 pm or 6pm. For more info, Click HERE.
- Stations of the Cross at 7pm in the Sanctuary.
Friday, March 15
Stations of the Cross at 7pm in the Sanctuary.
Monday, March 18: Praise & Worship Night
Join us for a night of music, prayer, and Eucharistic Adoration. Our guest artist, Tom Booth, is a gifted composer, musician, and storyteller. Tom's songs, including "Sacred Silence" and "Go Into the World," have resonated in prayer and liturgy worldwide. Tom is currently an associate director of Music Development at Oregon Catholic Press. Please join us at 7pm in the Sanctuary.
Friday, March 22: Living Stations of the Cross
- The Knights of Columbus and Men's Club are holding a Fish Fry in the Parish Hall. Dining times are 4:30 pm or 6pm. For more info, Click HERE.
- Youth Ministry will be presenting the Living Stations of the Cross at 7pm in the Sanctuary.
Palm Sunday, March 24
Please join us for Palm Sunday which marks the beginning of Holy Week and commemorates the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem, days before he was crucified.
Masses will be held at regular times.
Sunday, March 24: Easter Egg Hunt
All children 0-10 years of age are invited to attend our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Please meet at the Pavilion after the 11am mass. Bring your baskets!
Tuesday, March 26: Chrism Mass
Join us on March 26 at 6:30pm at the Catholic Pastoral Center for the annual Chrism Mass. Priests of the diocese publicly renew their commitment to priestly service, and the Bishop blesses the oil of the sick, the oil of catechumens, and the sacred chrism. All are invited. For more info, click HERE
Thursday, March 28: Youth Holy Week Retreat
All 9-12 grade students are invited for a Holy Week retreat to enter into the Tridium in a powerful new way. This retreat will be held March 28 & March 29. More details will be posted soon.
Saturday, March 30: Easter Basket Blessing
A blessing of Easter baskets is a tradition to decorate the basket with white linens and fill it with a sample of Easter foods – meats, eggs, butter, and breads. Please bring your filled basket to the Sanctuary at 11:30am for a special blessing.
Lent Resources & Service Opportunities
Catholic's Best Lent Ever program, and receive a short video reflection to your inbox every day. Whether you've read Matthew Kelly's book, Holy Moments, or not, these videos will help you focus your day, inspire you to explore your potential, and show you how to create more holy moments in your life. For more info, Click HERE
Variety of Ignatian options offered by Creighton University. For more info, Click HERE
The Knights of Columbus is hosting a canned food drive and challenging every family to donate a can of food for every day of Lent, or 40 cans. Items can be dropped off any time during Lent in the Narthex. Kids will be invited to bring up their cans during the offertory at Mass. All donations will support the GraceWorks food pantry.
Our Mercy Bound Prision Ministry at Holy Family supports about 40 prisoners from four local prisons. Communication from our parish provides them with hope and reminds them that they are part of our Catholic family. Would you consider joining our Lent Card drive? For more info, Click HERE
During Lent, Holy Family is holding a collection for the Rice Bowl through Catholic Relief Services. Your contribution helps alleviate hunger and poverty in the U.S. and around the world. To contribute, click HERE.
In this series, Making a Spiritual Plan for Lent, we sit down with Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to discuss the purpose of the season of Lent, how to prepare for it, and why it is such a fruitful season in our life of faith. To learn more, click HERE