Lent
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Lent is a 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It's a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter.
During Lent, we seek the Lord in prayer by reading Sacred Scripture; we serve by giving alms; and we practice self-control through fasting. We are called not only to abstain from luxuries during Lent, but to a true inner conversion of heart as we seek to follow Christ's will more faithfully.We are also called to practice self-discipline and fast throughout the season, such as abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent. In addition, the giving of alms is one way to share God's gifts—not only through the distribution of money, but through the sharing of our time and talents
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Come feast with us before Lent begins!TUESDAY, MARCH 4
5:30 P.M.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and all are welcome to enjoy a night of Mardi Gras festivities at St. Vincent's. The night will feature New Orleans themed food and children's activities.
Beginning at 7 p.m., there will be a bonfire and prayer service outside. Don't forget to bring your palm branches!
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Ash WednesdayAsh Wednesday Masses
will take place during the following times:6:15 a.m.
8:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.12:30 p.m.
6:30 pm
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Mass & Stations of the CrossJoin us in prayer every Friday this Lent!One way to enter into prayer this Lent is to attend daily (or at least another day besides Sunday) Mass and reflect on the suffering of Jesus with the Stations of the Cross.
During the season of Lent, Friday evening Mass will begin in the Church at 5:30 p.m., followed by Stations of the Cross at 6:30 p.m.
There will be no Mass in the Oratory.
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ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR PEACE?
COME HOME & BE HEALED.
Are you searching for peace and forgiveness in your life? On Thursday, March 7, from 6-8 p.m., parishes across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend are offering the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
If you have been reluctant to come to the sacrament, have been away for some time, or just find it difficult to get to an existing confession time, the doors of St. Vincent de Paul will be open for you to return to the mercy and forgiveness of the Father.
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The Seder Meal is a ritual meal commemorating the events of the Exodus.
The observance of the Seder meal celebrates not only our tradition of Christ's last supper but our own Jewish heritage.
The Parish will furnish the lamb and wine for the meal. There is no charge for dinner, but each person will be asked to bring a dish to share among the eight people at the table (the recipe will be provided to you).
Please register before Palm Sunday, April 13.
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2025 Lenten Series on After the Homily Podcast
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So, what are you giving up for Lent?Have you ever been asked that question?Are you still pondering the answer?Here are a few ideas!
You might want to check out this article from the National Catholic Register for a list of 27 Things to Consider Doing for Lent.
Father Daniel Scheidt also offers a few suggestions for spiritual renewal during Lent:
"With each passing year, I marvel at the variety and depth of resources to help us grow in our identity as disciples of Christ.- Many have benefited and are presently benefitting from Fr. Mike Schmitz’s podcasts, The Bible in a Year and The Catechism in a Year.
- “Bible Geek” Mark Hart’s One Sunday at a Time: Preparing your Heart for Weekly Mass, A Companion to Cycle B.
- Former Protestant minister and now Catholic Scripture professor John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year B is also an amazing resource.
- Finally, Fr. Paul Murray’s little 80-page book, A Journey With Jonah: The Spirituality of Bewilderment, published by Bishop Barron’s Word on Fire Institute would make excellent Lenten reading about the human flight from God’s immense mercy.
Even more dramatic than St. Peter’s declaration to Jesus, “Everyone is looking for you!” is the response of the Lord’s whole life and mission to each of us: “It is I Who have been looking for you all along!”
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