Lenten Schedule

Ash Wednesday - March 6th  We will begin our Lenten Journey together with Mass and distribution of ashes at 8:00am, 4:00pm (Liturgy of the Word), and 7:00pm.

Weekday Masses - 8:00am  Mass will be celebrated in the Upstairs Gathering Room on Monday, Tuesday and Friday mornings.

Pray the Rosary - Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm  Come join us as we offer prayers together the needs of others throughout the world, our nation and within our community.

Gospel Exploration - Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:15pm - Join us in the Gathering Room (new addition, upstairs) for a multimedia journey through the Sunday readings as we explore the history, art, music and message of the Lenten season.

Stations of the Cross - Friday evenings at 7:00pm - Every Friday evening during Lent (beginning Friday Feb. 16th) we will conduct the Stations of the Cross for all those who wish to attend. On March 22nd our High School students will present the Living Stations of the Cross at 7:30pm. Watch the bulletin for more details about this moving experience. On March 29th the Stations will be geared toward our 5th Graders who will be actively participating that evening.

Holy Hour Exposition/Benediction - Every Sunday Morning at 11:30am during Lent in the Church  
A devotional ceremony, with a priest/deacon blessing the congregation with the Eucharist at the end of a period of adoration.

Lenten Mission - April 1, 2 & 3 - 7:00pm  Program will include guest speakers; watch for more details soon.

Palm Sunday - April 13th & 14th  As we prepare for the coming HOLY WEEK, we celebrate our Palm Sunday Masses. On Saturday at the 4:00pm Mass and Sunday at the 10:15am Mass, the Passion of Our Lord will be presented by members of the parish. This presentation brings the Gospel to life in a powerful way. Please watch the bulletin for opportunities on how parishioners can get involved in this presentation as we approach this date.

Confessions - The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered on Tuesdays Evenings (during Lent only) from 7:00-7:45pm (except on Mar. 19 and Apr. 2), and Saturdays from 3:00-3:45pm, or by appointment.

Penance Service - March 27th - 7:00pm  St. Denis will participate in a multi-parish Penance Service, to be held at St. Mark's in Sutton.

HOLY WEEK

Seder Supper - Wednesday April 17th at 6:30pm - Sign Up Required  All parishioners are invited to a Seder Meal hosted by our Catholic Women's Council. Watch the bulletin for more details.

Holy Thursday - Thursday April 18th 
Morning Prayer - 8:00am
Mass of the Lord's Supper - 7:00pm

Good Friday - Friday April 19th
Morning Prayer - 8:00am
Stations of the Cross at the Cemetery - 10:00am (or in the church if inclement weather). All children and adults are welcome to this hands on experience, sure to be a learning experience for all involved.
Celebration of the Lord's Passion - 7:00pm  in the Church

Easter Vigil - Saturday April 20th
Morning Prayer - 8:00am
Blessing of Easter Food Baskets - 10:00am  Deacon Mike will offer a special blessing, following a Polish tradition.
Easter Vigil Mass - 8:00pm (Sundown)  The celebration of the Easter Vigil includes the blessing of the new fire and the lighting of the Paschal Candle, Liturgy of the Word focusing on salvation history, renewal of Baptismal Vows, and the Eucharist. NOTE THAT THERE IS NO 4:00PM MASS THIS DAY.

Easter Sunday - Sunday April 21st
Easter Sunday Masses celebrating the Resurrection of the Lord - 7:00am and 10:15am
Easter Egg Hunt will follow the 10:15am Mass - children from Pre-K to Grade 3 invited.