Lent 2026 – Opening Our Lives to the Transforming Power of God
“One Priest’s Journey” with Fr. Brian Mason
Fr. Brian has shared bits and pieces of his recovery journey through homilies, bulletin articles, and conversations. As he prepares to move to a new assignment in June, he would like to have the opportunity to share his entire story with our parishioners. In this session, Fr. Brian will share his story of addiction and recovery and then speak about the spiritual principles he has learned from working the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.
- Sunday, March 1 – 3:00-4:00 pm at Our Lady of Divine Providence-St. Casimir
- Tuesday, March 3 – 7:00-8:00 pm at Three Holy Women-Holy Rosary
- Monday, March 16 – 7:00-8:00 pm at Ss. Peter and Paul
“A Blueprint for Life” with Fr. Brian Mason
As most people understand them, the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are a process for people to move from addiction to recovery. However, they are so much more than that. The Twelve Steps offer a spiritual program that can become a blueprint for life for anyone. In this presentation, Fr. Brian will discuss the history and meaning of the Steps and offer suggestions on how they can serve as a catalyst for the transformation and renewal of our relationship with God and others.
- Thursday, March 5 – 7:00-8:00 pm at Three Holy Women-Holy Rosary
- Sunday, March 8 – 3:00-4:00 pm at Our Lady of Divine Providence-St. Casimir
- Wednesday, March 18 – 7:00-8:00 pm at Ss. Peter and Paul
“A Vision for Healing” with Terri Balash and Idalia Nieves-Reyes
We are made for more, and Lent feels like the perfect time to grow in our relationship with Christ. One way to pause and reflect on what really matters is by creating a vision board – a Christ-centered vision board. Creating a vision board is not just about pasting pretty pictures, goals, and deepest desires. It’s about quieting your heart before God, saying, “Lord, I want what you want…” The evening will involve a reflection, followed by creating our own vision boards, and learning how to abide in the Holy Trinity.
- Tuesday, March 10 – 7:00-9:00 pm at Old St. Mary
- Monday, March 23 – 7:00-9:00 pm at Three Holy Women-Holy Rosary
To register for one of the vision board sessions, please email Idalia at inievesreyes@ffpmke.org.
Lenten Almsgiving
The Family of Four Parishes is honored to again partner with Catholic Relief Services for our Lenten almsgiving project: CRS Rice Bowl. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas.
During Lent, Catholics and families across the country use a Rice Bowl – a small cardboard box – to pray, fast and collect alms in support of their people living in poverty around the world. Each Rice Bowl comes with a calendar that guides families through the 40 days of Lent with activities and reflections connected to our global family.
To learn more about Catholic Relief Services and the CRS Rice Bowl, visit crsricebowl.org.
Prayer, Community, Education, and Service Opportunities during Lent
Click on individual event links below to learn more. Check back throughout Lent as more details are added.
Ash Wednesday Masses – February 18
Ash Wednesday Visits to Homebound – February 18
Catholic East Fish Fry – March 13
Men of Christ Conference – March 14
St. Joseph Tavolata – March 15
Archdiocesan Lenten Day of Reconciliation – March 25
Family Stations of the Cross & “The Chosen: Palm Sunday” Viewing – March 28
Blessing of Easter Food – April 4, 1:30 pm at Three Holy Women-St. Hedwig
Holy Week Schedule – coming soon
Reconciliation
Monday, Tuesday, Friday (except Good Friday): 11:30 am at Old St. Mary (844 N Broadway)
Saturday (except Holy Saturday)
- 7:15-7:45 am at Ss. Peter & Paul (2490 N Cramer)
- 3:15-3:45 pm at St. Casimir (2600 N Bremen)
- 3:30-4:15 pm at Three Holy Women-Holy Rosary (2011 N Oakland)
Sunday
- 8:30-9:00 am at Ss. Peter & Paul
- 9:15-9:45 am at St. Casimir
Additional Reconciliation Dates
- February 25: 7:00-8:00 pm at St. Casimir
- March 4: 7:00-8:00 pm at Ss. Peter & Paul
- March 6: 7:30-8:00 am at Old St. Mary
- March 11: 7:00-8:00 pm at Old St. Mary
- March 18: 7:00-8:00 pm at Three Holy Women-Holy Rosary
- March 25: Archdiocesan Day of Reconciliation
Stations of the Cross
Wednesdays and Fridays (except Good Friday)
- 11:40 am (before 12:05 pm Mass) at Old St. Mary
Family Stations of the Cross & “The Chosen: Palm Sunday” viewing: March 28, 5:00-7:00 pm at Ss. Peter & Paul
Good Friday Stations of the Cross: April 3, 3:00 pm at St. Casimir
Eucharistic Adoration
Thursdays (except Holy Thursday)
- after 12:05 pm Mass at Old St. Mary, reposition at 1:30 pm
Other Devotions
Devotion to St. Joseph: Wednesdays after 12:05 pm Mass at Old St. Mary
Sacred Heart Devotion: Fridays after 12:05 pm Mass at Old St. Mary
