2016 Lenten Resources

Cast into the Story: SMSP Lent 2016

This Lent you have been cast into the story. The roles will not always be easy; you may find yourself tempted by the devil, as Jesus was for 40 days in the wilderness. Or you may find you’ve turned away from Jesus, as Peter did on the eve of the crucifixion. We are all cast into different roles, at different times, but during these times we must remember we are all one cast: children of God. Open your heart this Lent and let the drama prepare you for the risen Lord.

Lenten Programs

PRAYING THROUGH THE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES
Wednesday Evenings  7:00 PM-8:00 PM; February 3, 17, 24, March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6 & 13
Fr. John Ferone, SJ will guide us as companions of Jesus, bringing us new life and hope through Jesus’ great baptism.

INTO THE LIGHT
Saturday Mornings at 7:45 AM; February 13, 20 & March 12, 19
Reflect on Lenten scriptures and share a potluck breakfast.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Wednesdays  6:00-10:00 PM; Holy Thursday, March 24  9:00 PM-Midnight; Good Friday, March 25  9:00 AM-Noon

BIBLE STUDY
7:00 PM Monday nights

CENTERING PRAYER
Monday nights at 6:15 PM
Silent, contemplative prayer in which thoughts and feelings are stilled as we simply seek to be with God.

PRAY THE ROSARY
Tuesday nights at 5:45 PM in English; Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM in Spanish

WOMEN OF THE HEART
Thursday, February 11 & March 10 at 10:15 AM

CROSSROADS EASTER MEAL IN DETROIT
Volunteers prepare & serve at Crossroads Soup Kitchen.  Contact Laura Padalino at [email protected]

Worship Opportunities

ASH WEDNESDAY  FEBRUARY 10
Mass and Distribution of Ashes
12:10 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:10 PM, 7:00 PM, 7:10 PM (Spanish) & 9:00 PM

ASB MISSIONING MASS & RECEPTION  FEBRUARY 26
5:10 PM-Liturgy to support and pray for the Alternative Spring Break participants followed by a reception in Newman Hall

STATIONS OF THE CROSS  MARCH 25
Bilingual Stations of the Cross at 7:30 PM on March 25

RECONCILIATION SERVICES
All services begin at 7:00 PM
Feb 23 – Student Reconciliation Services at SMSP
Mar 14 – St. Thomas the Apostle Parish
Mar 15 – St. Mary Student Parish
Mar 16 – Old St. Patrick Parish
Mar 17 – St. Francis of Assisi Parish

Lenten Blog

Our Lenten blog is back! Throughout Lent we will feature daily reflections from students, resident parishioners, and parish staff on our website. Here are 4 easy ways to follow the blog: