Fast and Abstinence
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence.For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards.
Sacrament of Reconciliation (confessions)
RESURRECTION CHURCH
Fridays, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm (outside in the parking lot, confession house); 6:30 pm – 7:25 pm: in the church
First Saturday of each month, 7:30 am –8:30 am (inside the church – St. Nicholas Family Room)
RIDERWOOD CHAPEL
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available on the first Wednesday of the month.
PARISH LENTEN MISSION – 3 evenings at 7:00 pm
Fr. Sultana is a Catholic priest from the island of Gozo, Malta, known for his work in spiritual theology, pastoral ministry, and as an author. Fr. Dominic has authored several books focusing on spirituality, prayer, and Catholic life. He holds a doctorate in spiritual theology (Rome) and has also trained with renowned motivational speakers.
LENTEN AREAS TO PRAY AND PONDER ABOUT….
Via the Cardinals meeting with laity and clergy in 2025, six goals for the pastoral work of our next five years in the Archdiocese were prioritized and delineated, as follows. It was in the Cardinal’s Appeal message recently, as well as in the last Catholic Standard newspaper of the Archdiocese (free ones at the door of church).
1. Foster a Parish Culture which Piercingly Invites People to a Personal Encounter with Jesus Christ.
2. Provide Formation which Deepens the Sacramental Life of the Church.
3. Celebrate and Evangelize Marriage and Family Life.
4. Formation of the Laity as Missionary Disciples.
5. Care for the Vulnerable: Migrants, the Unborn and the Marginalized.
6. Reverse the Avalanche of Young People Leaving the Church.
Lenten Bible Study (Resurrction’s Women Ministry)
Tuesdays, February 24th – April 7th in the Youth Center.
Two sessions: 9:45 am – 11 am or 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm. Purchase a book from us ($12) before Ash Wednesday or purchase one on your own.We’ll meet Tuesdays during Lent in the Youth Center.
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross is a 14-step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ’s last day on earth as a man.
RESURRECTION: Stations of the Cross will be held on Fridays of Lent
After Friday weekday 9:00 am Mass and During Eucharistic Adoration from 7:15 pm until Benediction. The Stations are in the Adoration booklet.
RIDERWOOD CHAPEL: Stations of the Cross will be held every Lenten Thursday at 3:00 pm
The Youth-Led Stations are available any time during Lent! They can be watched on our YouTube Channel, or by clicking the video arrow on the left.
Bible Study Hour on the Passion
FOOD Pantry
For over 20 years, Resurrection has operated its Food Pantry to help our neighbors in need. That need continues. In the past, our parishioners have been very generous, supporting the pantry with donations of food and funds. Those donations are still needed; please consider increasing your food donations during Lent.
Best Lent Ever, via Dynamic Catholic Ministry –
Let God Surprise You This Lent
Join us for BEST LENT EVER and together, we’ll learn about how God intervenes miraculously in human history through the lens of 33 mind-blowing events. Even if you think you know these stories, we’re going to reveal them in ways you’ve never considered before…