During Lent, we are asked to devote ourselves to seeking the Lord in prayer and reading Scripture, to service by giving alms, and to sacrifice self-control through fasting. Many know of the tradition of abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent, but we are also called to practice self-discipline and fast in other ways throughout the season.
Contemplate the meaning and origins of the Lenten fasting tradition in this reflection. 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.
Please see our offerings below to engage you this Lenten season.
Regulations on Fasting and Abstinence
Examination of Conscience based on the Ten Commandments
Download our Lenten Flyer
Ash Wednesday Mass Times
March 5, 2025
"It is Finished"
A course made for Lent
In this six week course, we will answer what Jesus accomplished on the cross when he said “It is Finished”. What is the nature of the Church and how do I participate in it? How does His sacrifice affect me and my life?
Meetings will be held on Thursday morning and evening.
Learn more or sign up HERE.
Book Study: Women of the Catholic Imagination
Saturday, March 22 from 10 - 11:30 AM
In the St. Andrew Library. Please RSVP by March 21st.
There is no lack of talented women in the Catholic literary tradition. Yet these brilliant writers are often unfamiliar to today’s readers, or, if widely read, their Catholic identity is unrecognized. This collection introduces a dozen Catholic women novelists from the past two hundred years, presenting their fascinating lives, spiritual biographies, and sacramental vision in essays by twelve Catholic scholars and writers.
Participants should have read the book before this meeting. Book can be purchased on Amazon or Word on Fire Bookstore https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/women-of-the-catholic-imagination.
Learn more or sign up HERE.
(Bilingual) Stations of the Cross
Every Friday during Lent from March 7 thru April 11 in the church at 7 PM.
And on Good Friday at 12 PM indoors and outdoors.
Download the Bilingual Stations of the Cross program and prayers HERE.
Our Stations of the Cross Garden is open for prayer from 7 AM until dark.
Recordings Available:
Reconciliation Times
This Lent, we are offering the opportunity for Reconciliation at St. Andrew during the times below:
Other Penace Services in neighboring parishes:
Almsgiving Opportunities
During Lent, we are asked to focus more intently on "almsgiving," which means donating money or goods to the poor and performing other acts of charity. As one of the three pillars of Lenten practice, almsgiving is "a witness to fraternal charity" and "a work of justice pleasing to God." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2462).
At St. Andrew we offer opportunities to practice almsgiving. Please consider one or all as part of your Lenten sacrifice:
1. Give to Saint Vincent de Paul (SVdP): The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international organization of laymen and women inspired by the Gospel to provide direct service to the poor. It serves in 5 continents and 152 locations with over 800,000 volunteers creating a vast network of charity throughout the world.
Here at St. Andrew, we have a local conference that serves families in need in our own backyard. To donate to St. Andrew's St. Vincent de Paul conference, click here (you will be directed to our outreach section on our giving page).
2. Donate, Volunteer and Shop at our Yard Sale Fundraiser: Saturday, March 8 from 8 AM to 1 PM with pre-sale on Friday, March 7 at the Fish Dinner. Learn more HERE.
3. Give to St. Martin de Porres Ministry: This is another parish outreach ministry. St. Martin de Porres Ministry's mission is to fulfill the Gospel message of seeing Christ in those who are needy, suffering or lonely. This ministry works closely with St. Vincent the Paul to assist St. Andrew families and beyond. To donate to St. Andrew's St. Martin de Porres Ministry, click here (you will be directed to our outreach section on our giving page).
Lenten Fish Dinners
Every Friday from March 7 thru April 11 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Inside dinning and take-out available.
Price: $15 for adults | $8 for children (pizza) | $40 for family (parents and their children)
Menu: Fried or baked fish, vegetables, cole slaw, french fries, and desserts. Cheese pizza for children.
Beer and wine available for a donation.
