Pick up your copy of the St. John XXIII Parish 2025 Lenten Reflection Booklet at either church! Or, download a digital copy here in English or Spanish.

2025 Schedule for Lent and Easter

Ash Wednesday - Wednesday, March 5
Wednesday, March 5
Masses with Distribution of Ashes
  • 8 a.m. - St. Mary (English)
  • 8:15 a.m. - St. Nicholas (English)*
  • 12 p.m. - St. Mary (English)
  • 5 p.m. - St. Nicholas (Bilingual)^
  • 7 p.m. - St. Mary (English)
  • 7 p.m. - San Nicolás (Español) 

* with Pope John XXIII School
​^ with Liturgical Ministers from Youth Group and Religious Education
Bilingual Lenten Reconciliation Service - Monday, March 31
Monday, March 31
All-Parish Lenten Reconciliation Service
  • 7 p.m. - St. Nicholas Church

Additional Reconciliation Opportunities
  • Saturdays beginning at 3:30 p.m.
    • St. Nicholas Church: March 8, 15, 22, and 29
    • St. Mary Church: April 5 and 12
Palm Sunday - Sunday, April 13
Saturday, April 12
  • Regular Saturday Vigil Masses at St. Mary Church

Sunday, April 13
  • ​Regular Sunday Masses at both sites
Holy Thursday - Thursday, April 17
Thursday, April 17
  • No 8 a.m. Daily Mass at either site
  • 8:30 a.m. - Morning Prayer, Parish Center Chapel on the St. Mary Campus
  • 7 p.m. - All-Parish Mass of the Lord's Supper, St. Mary Church
Good Friday - Friday, April 18
Friday, April 18
  • No 8 a.m. Daily Mass at either site
  • 8:30 a.m. - Morning Prayer, Parish Center Chapel on the St. Mary Campus
  • 9 a.m. - Neighborhood Way of the Cross, begins at St. Nicholas Church
  • 3 p.m. - Ninth Hour Stations of the Cross, St. Mary Church
  • 7 p.m. - All-Parish Celebration of the Lord's Passion, St. Nicholas Church
Holy Saturday - Saturday, April 19
Saturday, April 19
  • No 8 a.m. Daily Mass at either site
  • 8 a.m. - Morning Prayer with OCIA Candidates and Catechumens / OCIA Preparation Rites, St. Nicholas Church
  • 1 p.m. - Blessing of the Easter Baskets and Food, St. Nicholas Church
  • No Reconciliation
  • No 5 p.m. Mass
  • 8 p.m. - All-Parish Easter Vigil, St. Nicholas Church
First Sunday of Easter - Sunday, April 30
Sunday, April 20
  • Regular Sunday Masses at both sites
  • 12 p.m. - Haitian Mass (French), St. Mary Church

Opportunities for Prayer, Reflection, and Community

Weekly Stations of the Cross
Fridays
  • 12 p.m. - St. Nicholas Church (English)
  • 7 p.m. - St. Mary Church (Haitian Creole)
  • 7 p.m. - St. Nicholas Church (Spanish)
Saturdays
  • 8:30 a.m. - St. Mary Church (English)
    • On Saturday mornings during Lent, you are invited to St. Mary Church for a community Rosary (7:30 a.m.), daily Mass (8 a.m.), and Stations of the Cross (~8:30 a.m.).

Weekly Open Lent Groups
Lent Groups that are open to drop-ins
Sundays
  • Grupo de Cuaresma (Spanish)
    • Qué es: Rezamos el rosario y leemos y comentamos las Escrituras del domingo siguiente.
    • Abierto a: Todos
    • Cuándo: Domingos de 6-8 p.m.
    • Coordinado: Leonor Rojas
    • Se reúne en: Salón social (Oldershaw Hall) en el campus de San Nicolás
Tuesdays
  • Open Scripture Discussion Group (English)
    • What: Lively discussions covering Ash Wednesday (first meeting) and the upcoming Sunday Scriptures. No sign-up is necessary for this group.
    • Open to: Anyone may join for any or all sessions
    • When: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.
    • Led by: Lawrence McCarthy
    • Meets at: St. Nicholas Church Sacristy (wheelchair accessible)
Thursdays
  • Evening Prayer with Lectio Divina (English)
    • What: Evening prayer with Lectio Divina and faith sharing. No sign-up is necessary for this group. 
    • Open to: Anyone may join for any or all sessions
    • When: Thursdays from 7-8 p.m.
    • Led by: Sue Garthwaite
    • Meets at: St. Nicholas Church
Fridays
  • Lent for Teens (Bilingual)
    • What: Each week*, we'll try out a new way to pray and connect with God. From interactive "prayer stations" to painting, from Lectio Divina to stained glass, we'll try it all and talk about how it went. Then, we'll finish with some open gym time or with games in the youth room -- your choice!
      *On March 14, we will still be praying... but we'll be praying through action while we prepare food for a local soup kitchen.
    • Open to: All teens in middle and high school
    • When: Fridays from 5:30-8 p.m.
    • Led by: Alex Roman
    • Meets at: SJ23 Youth Room, one floor above the St. Nicholas Chapel / two floors above Oldershaw Hall

Other Events
March 9
  • 6 p.m. - Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, Oldershaw Hall, St. Nicholas Campus

Check back throughout Lent for updates and more events!

Additional Lenten Resources

Daily Inspiration for Your Lenten Journey (2025 Calendar) | United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
St. John XXIII Parish Lenten Reflection Booklet | English | Spanish
Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for Lent 2025 | The Holy See
National Pastoral Migratoria Lenten Rosary (Sorrowful Mysteries) | English | Spanish
What is Lent? | United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Fasting & Abstinence | USCCB
Solidarity Bridge (our 2025 Lenten partner)
Women's Voices During Lent | Catholic Women Preach
Hallow | Catholic Meditation App (90-day free trial available during Lent)
Lenten Activities for Families | Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl
Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl Weekly Stories of Hope | Intro | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5