Lent

"During this season of of conversion, let us renew our faith and receive with open hearts the love of God." (Pope Francis)

Lenten Speaker Series

Catholic Basics: Faith & Works
Thursday, February 23 @ 7:00-8:30pm in the Church (Speaker: Cathy Narvaez)
We will start from the beginning. What does it really mean to be Catholic? How can you grow your faith? Did Jesus really start the Catholic Church? We will clearly explore the true origins of Catholicism and its basic beliefs and practices. Let God's love for you take you on a deeper path to know and love Him even more.

Scriptures, Tradition, and the Nicene Creed
Thursday, March 2 @ 7:00-8:30pm in the Church (Speaker: David Zofrea)
We will start from the beginning. What does it really mean to be Catholic? How can you grow your faith? Did Jesus really start the Catholic Church? We will clearly explore the true origins of Catholicism and its basic beliefs and practices. Let God's love for you take you on a deeper path to know and love Him even more.

The Quest Series: Angels and Demons
Wednesday, March 8 @ 6:30-8:00pm in the Hall (Speaker: Fr. Dave Heney)
Who are these mysterious Angelic creatures that suddenly pop into people's lives, and always for a good reason? Who are the demons, and especially Satan, who do just the opposite, and cause so much fear and harm? How can we fight Satan? This talk will explain clearly and concisely both angels and demons and clear up the many myths about them.

The Mass Explained...
Thursday, March 9 @ 7:00-8:30pm in the Church (Speaker: Ed Vidaurri)
The Mass comes directly from Jesus. We should know it well. So what is going on there? Why do we sit, stand, and kneel at different times? What is the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist? How can your public worship at Mass shape your relationship with God, your fellow parishioners, and even those that you meet during the week?

All Moral Questions Welcome!
Wednesday, March 15 @ 7:00-8:30pm in the Church (Speaker: Fr. Dave Heney)
Ask any question about any moral issue today: Immigration, sexuality, transgender, war and peace, marriage and family. All questions welcome! This not a debate but a chance to hear clear and concise ideas about why we believe what we do. Questions can either be spoken or written. This will be just like a moral press conference!

The Liturgical Year & Sacraments Explained
Thursday, March 16 @ 7:00-8:30pm in the Church (Speaker: Cathy Narvaez)
Why are their different colors at Mass? How are the readings at Mass chosen? What are Feast Days, Solemnities, and Holy Days of Obligation? Discover the richness of the Liturgical Year as it reveals the life of Jesus. Finally, we will look at sacramentals, such as statues and rosaries, and why we use them.

Physics & Faith: From Light to Life
Wednesday, March 22 @ 7:00-8:30pm in the Church (Speaker: Fr. Dave Heney)
Our universe began with a burst of light that eventually became life. ..and all of us here on planet earth. How did this happen, and what were the remarkable circumstances that made life happen at all? Was they by chance or was there some design. This talk, based on Fr. Dave's latest book, describes the basic science of our universe and the probabilities of events that led to the life that we all have today.

Are You Saved?
Thursday, March 23 @ 7:00-8:30pm in the Church (Speaker: Fr. Dave Heney)
Is there anything more important? How would you answer? What exactly are you "saved" from? Are you saved by grace alone, or do your works play a role? How does your behavior, the Ten Commandments, and the Sacraments affect your salvation? We will look at the very words of Our Lord for answers in this talk. Is there anything else more important?

Does Your Prayer Change God's Mind?
Thursday, March 30@ 7:00-8:30pm in the Church (Speaker: Ed Vidaurri)
Prayer is simply talking to God but are your prayers doing any good? Does God hear and answer your prayers for your deeply felt needs? Why are there so many types of prayers? Are some better than others? Come and discover and even practice the power of prayer for your physical, emotional, and especially spiritual life.

Stations of the Cross

Every Friday in the Church

Daily Adoration

Every Morning from 7:00-8:00am in the Church

Abstaining from Meat on Fridays

Fasting During Lent

Everyone 14 years of age or older is to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday.

On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, only one full meatless meal is allowed for everyone 18 or older and under 59 years of age. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted. When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige.