LENT 2026

In Lent, we focus on the works of prayer, fasting and charitable giving. Reflecting on our parish Mission Statement: “St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Church… Called by God’s Love to live the life of Jesus in our world.” we have many opportunities to grow in relationship with Christ.


LENTEN FAST applies to Ash Wednesday and Good Friday and applies to all Catholics who have completed their 18th birthday until they have completed their 59th year. “Fasting means taking only one full meal and two smaller meals that, taken together, do not equal one full meal.”


LENTEN ABSTINENCE applies to Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and the Fridays of Lent. All Catholics who are 14 years of age or older are to refrain from eating meat or meat products on these days. (This does not apply to fish, eggs, or milk products.)


Roc Northwest Catholics Lenten 2026 Flyer

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ST. MARK'S LENTEN EVENTS


Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026

  • 8:00 AM Mass with distribution of Ashes
  • 12:30 PM Liturgy of the Word with distribution of Ashes
  • 5:30 PM Mass with distribution of Ashes


Catholic Relief Service Rice Bowls offer us an opportunity to practice almsgiving.

  • Bowls can be picked up in the Narthex


Stations of the Cross:

  • Fridays of Lent at 7:00 pm in the church
  • For those who are unable to attend the Stations of the Cross physically – it will be live-streamed on Facebook on Friday nights only.


Lenten Fish Fry

  • The Knights of Columbus will present their annual fish fry Fridays February 20 through April 3rd,  from 4:30-6:30pm. Service will be available for take out or in-house seating.


Sacrament of Reconciliation

  • Fridays immediately following the Stations of the Cross
  • Sacrament of Reconciliation – Saturdays 3:00 – 4:30 PM
  • Other opportunities listed in the ROC Northwest Catholics Lenten Flyer above


"SLOWING DOWN TO THE SPEED OF JOY" by Matthew Kelly - Lenten Book Discussion

  • February 22 through April 3rd, sessions Sundays (9:45-10:45 am) or Tuesdays (8:30-9:30 am)


Eucharistic Adoration Holy Hours & Benediction


ROC Catholics Northwest Lenten Retreat

Held at St. John the Evangelist Church, W. Ridge Road, Greece


  • Sunday, March 22 from 2-3:30 pm
  • “Encountering the Heart of Jesus” with Professor Lisa Lickona
  • Monday, March 23 from 6:30-8:00 pm
  • “Casting Fire Upon the Earth: The Radicality of the Gospel & the Mission of the Laity” with Dr. Matthew Kuhner


Day of Penance & Mercy - March 24th, Tuesday

  • At St. Mark's from Noon to 3:00 pm and 4:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Other opportunities listed in the ROC Northwest Catholics Lenten Flyer above


Palm Sunday Mass- March 29th

  • Children & youth will be leading the Procession at 10:45 am


Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Holy Thursday

  • April 2nd, Holy Thursday at 7 PM
  • The Altar of Repose, follows the Mass of the Lord’s Supper and concludes at 10 PM


Seven Church Visitation

  •  April 2nd, Visiting Our Lord in 7 churches throughout Holy Thursday evening


Good Friday, April 3rd

  • 3 PM Service


Basket Blessing

  • Holy Saturday, April 4th at 12 PM –  in main Church



ON LINE RESOURCES


During this sacred season, we are called to deepen our faith through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Catholic-Link has gathered a selection of powerful resources for your journey during this Lenten season.

Lent 2026: A Catholic Guide To All The Lent Resources

Dynamic Catholic :

  • Do You Believe in Miracles?

Hallow 

  • Invites you to join Lent for Pray40: The Return.  Join us on a journey back home to the Lord – no matter our sins, no matter our struggles, no matter how far we’ve strayed away. Just as we’ll see through the Parable of the Prodigal Son, we’re all farther away from God than we need to be…but the good news is God is always waiting for us with open arms, running out to us while we are still a long way off.  To join - Scan the QR code from the banner in the Narthex or go to: 

FORMED

  • How to Lent is a new series from Augustine Institute that aims to equip Catholics with the tools to understand and practice the pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting and almsgiving.