St. Mark's Church

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.  We begin Lent on Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2024 with the following schedule:

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

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.)

• Day of Penance is February 22, 2024, with the Sacrament of Reconciliation 1 PM – 3 PM and 4 PM -7 PM

ST. MARK'S LENTEN EVENTS

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

Eucharistic Adoration Holy Hours & Benediction

• Thursday, February 29th will be from 12 PM until 7 PM. Benediction will begin just before the 7 PM hour.
• Other opportunities listed in the ROC Northwest Catholics Lenten Flyer

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.)
• Wednesdays, this Lent in church, immediately following the 8:00 AM daily mass. (Those who wish to spend quiet prayer time alone, following 8 AM mass, may use the chapel.)
• Other opportunities listed in the ROC Northwest Catholics Lenten Flyer

FAITH in 15

• Friday evenings during Lent at 6:30 PM in the Chapel, for youth/family/all. Prayerful ways to reflect on your life and your faith throughout Lent. The program will center around Worry, Anxiety, Mental Health and Peace.

The Search: a beautiful video-based program that explores life’s big questions.

• Friday evenings immediately following the Stations of the Cross 

Lenten Fish Fry

• The Knights of Columbus will present their annual fish fry each Friday from 4:30-6:30pm.  This will be TAKE OUT ONLY with curbside service.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

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

Lenten Book Discussion: Beautiful Eucharist

We have an open invitation to encounter the life-giving presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Questions can be directed to Nancy Iafrati at niafrati@brockport.edu

• Session 1 choice of either February 25 from 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM or February 26 after the 8 AMmass
• Session 2 choice of either March 10 from 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM or March 11 after the 8 AM mass We have an open invitation to
  encounter the life-giving presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Questions can be directed to Nancy Iafrati at niafrati@brockport.edu

7 Parish Lenten Retreat (Charlotte/Greece/Hilton) – all sessions held at Our Mother of Sorrows Church (for adults)

• Sunday, March 17th at 7 PM 
• Monday, March 18th at 1 PM & 7 PM
• Tuesday, March 19th at 1 PM & 7 PM 

Palm Sunday Mass-March 24th

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

Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Holy Thursday

• March 28th, 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

•  visiting Our Lord in 7 churches throughout Holy Thursday evening - Visitation schedule TBD

Good Friday, March 29th

• 3 PM Service

Basket Blessing

• Holy Saturday, March 30th at 12 PM – youth/family/all in Church

OTHER CATHOLIC LENTEN ELECTRONIC RESOURCES

Dynamic Catholic:

• Best Lent Ever! A Historic Journey to Eucharistic Consecration. Perfect for the Eucharistic Revival!  Daily Reflection https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/lent

Hallow 

• Invites you to Daily Lenten Reflections, Stations of the Cross and much more, Scan the QR code from the banner in the Narthex or go to: https://hallow.com/pray40/

Formed

• Many great resources – see the bulletin each week for the pick’s of the week and how to use this resource. Sign up is easy and the parish pays for your subscription https://formed.org/