2010 LENTEN JOURNEY
Prayer * Fasting * Almsgiving 

 We started with...

Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Fast and Abstinence* (see bottom of page)

North Lake: 8:00 AM 
Monches: 7:00 PM

Stations of the Cross

Mondays, February 22 – March 29, 2010

After 8:00 AM Mass, North Lake church

The Rosary is prayed every Sunday at 9:30 am before Mass at Monches.

Reconciliation: The Forgotten Sacrament

Fr. Steve Malkiewicz, OFM

Thursday, March 4 and Thursday, March 18

Light Soup Supper 6:15 pm

Speaker: 7:00 to 8:30 pm

Clare Hall in the Parish Center, North Lake

Lenten Communal Penance Service with Archbishop Jerome Listecki
Wednesday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m.
St. Jerome Parish, 995 S. Silver Lake St., Oconomowoc
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee is observing a “Season of Mercy” this Lent by placing a special emphasis on the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the need for forgiveness and mercy in our communities and everyday lives.  As part of the Season of Mercy, Archbishop Jerome Listecki is leading 15 reconciliation services throughout the archdiocese.  Our parish is participating in this reconciliation service.  You are invited to this evening which will be a wonderful opportunity to reflect on God’s love and forgiveness in our lives.  You can find out more about the Season of Mercy at www.johnpaul2center.org.

Lenten Communal Penance Service

Saturday, March 27, 10:00 am, Monches

The Sacrament of Reconciliation, either privately or communally. At each communal penance service there is an opportunity for the penitent to confess privately to a priest and receive sacramental absolution. Blessed Teresa has scheduled a Lenten Communal Penance Service on Saturday, March 27, at 10:00 a.m. Please note: there will be no reconciliation at 3:30 pm on that day at North Lake.

Where’s Jesus Easter Hunt
 March 27, 2010, Saturday

10:00AM - Noon, Parish Center
Children preschool through 4th grade are invited to this morning of crafts, music, story and prayer. Parents are invited to join their children as they move through each of the areas and learn about Jesus. The morning concludes with a special "hunt" and parents are invited to join their children for lunch at noon. RSVP to the Christian Formation office 966-7010.

Pre-registration required!!

March 27/28, 2010

Palm Sunday, Blessing of the Palms & Procession

North Lake: Clare Hall, Parish Center for Blessing & Procession

Monches: Outside front parking area for Blessing & Procession (weather permitting)

Monday, March 29, 2010

Eucharistic Adoration

Follow the Stations of the Cross, all day until Benediction at 5:00 pm. Come and pray. Come and listen.

March 30, 2010

Tuesday, Mass of Chrism, Cathedral of St. John, 7:30 PM

TRIDUUM

(Please note there will be no 8:00AM Mass on Thursday or Friday.)

April 1, 2010, Thursday

Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:00 PM, Monches

April 2, 2010, Good Friday

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

Fast and Abstinence

North Lake: 1:30 PM   

Monches: 7:00 PM

Remember your envelopes for the collection for the Holy Land!

April 3, 2010, Holy Saturday

Blessing of the Easter Food, 1:00 PM, North Lake 

April 3, 2010, Holy Saturday

Easter Vigil, 7:30 PM, North Lake

Please note there will be no 3:30 pm Reconciliation or 4:30 pm Mass.

April 4, 2010, Easter Sunday

North Lake: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM

Monches: 10:00 AM

REMEMBER TO RETURN YOUR RICE BOWLS BY EASTER SUNDAY!