Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday, is the forty-day period of spiritual renewal that helps us prepare for the celebration of the Paschal mystery of Christ—that is, his Passion, Death and Resurrection. It is a time for prayer, sacrifice, and works of charity for others. It is a time to turn away from sinfulness and evil -to have a change of heart- in preparation for the joyous celebration of Easter. The word Lent comes from the middle English lente and the German lenz which means spring.
Taunton Deanery Lenten Mission
March 28 – 31
The first three evenings will feature a 7 p.m. Mass with a homily by Deacon Christopher Paul, Director of Adult & Child Discipleship in the Diocesan Secretariat for the New Evangelization. The final evening will offer a 7 p.m. Communal Penance Service with Confession. Recitation of the Rosary at 6:30 p.m. will precede each session. Mar. 28 & 29: St. Ann Church, Raynham;
Mar. 30 & 31: St. Andrew the Apostle Church, Taunton
Fall River Deanery Lenten Mission
April 4 – 7
Franciscan Father Richard Martignetti will preach this mission. Fr. Martignetti is director of campus ministry at Ave Maria University and a frequent Steubenville conference speaker. Each evening will feature 6 p.m. Confessions and a 7 p.m. Mass at a different church in Fall River:
Apr. 4: Holy Trinity Church; Apr. 5: St Joseph Church; Apr. 6: Holy Name Church; Apr. 7: St Anthony of the Desert Maronite Church
Bishop da Cunha’s Lenten Message
“Family Matters”: Lenten Mission, Fairhaven, March 7-9
“Lent – A New Springtime,” Mashpee, March 14-16
Lenten Mission in Portuguese, Somerset, March 14-16
“The Empty Jar: How Can I be Filled?” – Corpus Christi Parish Mission, March 21-241
“The Empty Jar: How Can I be Filled?” – Taunton Deanery Lenten Mission, March 28-31
“Return to Me” – Lenten Mission for Youth, Fall River, April 3
Ash Wednesday is March 6th; Marks Beginning of Lent
Penitential Practices for Lent
Lenten Calendar (from USCCB)
Lenten Resources (from USCCB)
Lenten Prayer (from USCCB)
Q & A on Lent and Lenten Practices (from USCCB)
PRAY TOGETHER NOW
Pray: The Story of Father Patrick Peyton • Family Prayer Book • Family Prayer Journal
Please check this page periodically as additional resources will be posted. Also, visit the diocesan web calendar for information including parish-sponsored missions, retreats, and other Lenten programs, as well as The Anchor, the diocesan newspaper.
