St. Patrick’s Calendar for Lent, Triduum, and Easter 2021
Ash Wednesday February 17 (Begin Abstinence and Fast Regulations for Lent) Masses 7:00 AM, 12:00 Noon, 7:00 PM Fridays of Lent February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, and 26 Fish Fry Two Servings: 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM (Register Online) & Take-Out Stations of the Cross 6:00 PM (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – 6:30-7:00 PM) The LIGHT is ON for YOU Confessions (Reconciliation) Wednesday Evenings 7:00-8:30 PM (February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31) St. Joseph Book Study - Fr. Eilen February 10, 24, March 3, 10, 17 Wednesday Evenings 6:00-7:00 PM St. Patrick’s Day March 17 (Mass at 9:00 AM) Consecration to St. Joseph Masses Friday, March 19 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM (Consecration Prayer at Mass) Lenten Parish Penance Service Sunday, March 21 3:00 PM (Fr. Eilen and Visiting Priests) Feast of the Annunciation March 25 (Mass at 8:00 AM) PALM (Passion) SUNDAY Mass: Saturday, March 27 5:00 PM Mass: Sunday, March 28 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM
TRIDUUM Three High Holy Days (Watching, Waiting, and Worship) HOLY THURSDAY, April 1 Institution of the Eucharist, Priesthood, and Command to Charity Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 PM Adoration of the Christ 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM (4 Hours) GOOD FRIDAY, April 2 Day of Abstinence and Fast Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Good Friday Service 2:00 PM (Novena Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 PM) Stations of the Cross 6:00 PM HOLY SATURDAY, April 3 Day of Preparation for the Sacraments Morning Prayer 9:00 AM
SEASON OF EASTER 50 Days of Easter (Celebrating the Resurrection of the Lord) EASTER VIGIL MASS Saturday, April 3 8:00 PM EASTER SUNDAY MASSES Sunday, April 4 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY JESUS, I Trust in YOU! Mass: Saturday, April 10 5:00 PM Mass: Sunday, April 11 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Holy Hour (Exposition) 2:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet (Benediction) 3:00 PM Community Events to Kick-Start Your Lent
Pray the Rosary with Father Eilen via Zoom on Sundays at 7:00pm (link opens at 6:45pm)- Join Father Eilen in praying the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary on the Six Sundays of Lent via Zoom. Visit our website to access the Zoom link. If you don’t use technology you can join the call via telephone by calling 1-312-626-6799 and using the Meeting ID 631-686-3624. St. Joseph Study with Father Eilen (Wednesdays, Feb. 10 - Mar. 17) - Learn about our spiritual father, St. Joseph! Join us either in-person or via live stream. Please purchase your own books. This study is free and open to anyone. Visit our website to learn more!
Eucharistic Adoration - We will have Eucharistic Adoration in the Worship Area from 6:00am-8:00pm on Ash Wednesday (February 17). Beginning at 8:00pm on February 17, Adoration will be held in the Marian Room for the foreseeable future to allow for walk-ins. We will still offer Walk-In Adoration in the Worship Area on Tuesday evenings following Daily Mass. See our website to learn more!
Fish Fry and Stations of the Cross (Fridays, Feb. 19 - Mar. 26) - Join us every Friday for our Lenten Fish Fry! We will have in-person and take-out options. Come for the fish, and stay for Stations of the Cross starting at 6:00pm. Learn more on our website!
Fire Up: Lenten Kick-Off (Feb. 19) - Speaker Pat Millea will help us unpack how we can grow spiritually this Lent, even in the middle of a pandemic. This FREE community- building event begins at 7:00pm and includes a talk, praise & worship, and Adoration. We will also be live streaming this event. Contact Anna Trana to learn more!
Feed My Starving Children (Feb. 26 & Mar. 26) - Bring some friends and volunteer at Feed My Starving Children in Coon Rapids this Lent! Visit our website or contact Jacqueline Soucie at 763-208-4725 to learn about volunteer requirements!
KC Ham Bingo (Mar. 20) - Mark your calendars for the Knights of Columbus’ annual “Ham Bingo” event following the 5:00pm Mass. All winners, even multiple winners, will receive an Easter Ham. Watch the bulletin for details about this event!
March Empower: “Prove It” (Mar. 21, 22, and 24) - Our March Empower will be happening over Zoom as we invite Katie Patrizio to speak to us on the real encounter of Jesus in the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Confession. Contact Anna Trana to learn more!
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