Church of the Little Flower
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What Is the Lenten Season?
Lent is the 40 days (excluding Sundays) from Ash Wednesday to the Saturday before Easter and includes a 40-day fast, in imitation of Jesus Christ's fasting in the wilderness before he began his public ministry. Lent is a time of preparation and personal reflection that prepares people’s hearts and minds for Good Friday and Easter.
What Happens During Lent and Why?
The three main things people focus on during Lent are prayer, fasting (abstaining from something to reduce distractions and focus more on God) and charity. Jesus sacrificed Himself on Good Friday and was raised from the dead on Easter Sunday to give us an opportunity to have a relationship with God for eternity. Spending time during Lent praying, fasting and giving can make Jesus’ sacrifice on Good Friday and His resurrection on Easter even more meaningful.
What is Pentecost and how does it pertain to Easter?
Easter does not end with Easter Sunday. The Easter season continues for fifty days, leading up to Pentecost which celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. This begins their Earthly ministry to make disciples of all nations. At Pentecost, the Apostles and their followers were gathered in a room. At this time, a great wind blew and a flame appeared as a tongue of fire, which split itself into many individual flames above the heads of all those present. Pentecost is a feast day that marks the beginning of the Christian church's mission.
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Calendar of Events
February
14 & 15
Little Black Books
At all Masses while supplies last
Pick up yours at the parish center or after Mass.
February
14 & 15
Rice Bowl
Distribution
Fill your Rice Bowl with the money you save fasting during Lent. Return your full bowl during Holy Week.
February
18
Ash Wednesday
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Mass: 9 am
Services:
Noon, 3:30 pm (For Families) and
7 pm
Click here for Lenten regulations.
February
19
Lenten Cafe
After 9 am Mass
Five sessions focused on the Paschal Mystery concluding with a pilgrimage on Holy Thursday.
RSVP here
Hospitality sign-up here
February 19 - Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
February 26 - The Journey of Holy Week - Ashes to Fire
March 5 - Mass of the Lord’s Supper
March 12 - Good Friday
March 26 - Easter Vigil
April 2 - Come to the Supper of the Lord at 8 PM and followed by a pilgrimage to local churches and the night prayer.
February
20
Soup & Stations
Join us for homemade soup & bread at 6 pm in the Church lower level
Stations of the Cross follow at 7 pm
Featuring: Margaret Manning
Livestream available
February
27
Soup & Stations
Join us for homemade soup & bread at 6 pm in the Church lower level
Stations of the Cross follow at 7 pm
Featuring: Liz Mancinelli
Livestream available
February
28
Lenten Penance Service
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Penance Service 2 pm
Individual Confessions: 2:30 - 5 pm
Cast your burdens into the fire, releasing them to God for healing. Join our penance service for a guided confession experience. We'll provide prayers and support every step of the way.
March
6
Family Soup & Stations
Join us for homemade soup & bread at 6 pm in the Church lower level
Stations of the Cross follow at 7 pm
Join us for a gentle and prayerful Stations led by Pip the Brown Rabbit!
Follow Pip through Lent here!
March
9
Women at the Cross
7pm
Listen to what the women of the Bible might have said to Jesus as they stood at the foot of the Cross on Good Friday.
March
13
Soup & Stations
Join us for homemade soup & bread at 6 pm in the Church lower level
Stations of the Cross follow at 7 pm
Featuring: Bishop Bismarck Chau
Livestream available
March
19
Feast of St. Joseph
Following 9 am Mass
St. Joseph's zeppole (pastry) and coffee will be served in the Narthex.
March
20
Taize Prayer Service
7pm
A contemplative candlelight service with beautiful music, silences, and prayer.
Click here and learn to pray with Taize music.
March
27
Stations of the Cross
Through the Lens of Child Loss
7 pm
(Note - No soup dinner prior to Stations)
Featuring: Lauren Tamara
March
29
Palm Sunday
Saturday Anticipation Mass:
5:30 pm
Sunday Masses:
8:30 am
11:30 am
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March
29
Easter Egg Hunt
12:45 pm
(After 11:30 am Mass)
On the grounds of the parish center and church.
Special Guest - The Easter Bunny!
Palm Sunday-
Easter
Rice Bowl Return
Return your filled Rice Bowl to any Mass during Holy Week
Click here to make a donation to feed the hungry.
April
2
Holy Thursday
Morning Prayer: 9 am
Mass of the Lord's Supper: 7:30 pm
Night Prayer: 10:15 pm
Note the time changes for 2026.
April
3
Good Friday
Morning Prayer: 9 am
Walking Stations of the Cross: Noon
Passion of the Lord: 3 pm
Walking Stations Outdoors, Meet in Front of the Church
April
4
Holy Saturday
Morning Prayer: 9 am
Easter Vigil: 8 pm
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April
5
Easter Sunday
Mass Times:
9 am
10:45 am
12:15 pm
Little white devotional books and holy water bottles are available at all Masses.