Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It is a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter. Following Lent, we celebrate the Holy Triduum of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and The Resurrection of the Lord. The season of Easter is the most important of all liturgical times, which Catholics celebrate as the Lord's resurrection from the dead, culminating in his Ascension to the Father and sending of the Holy Spirit upon the Church. The octave of Easter comprises the eight days which stretch from the first to the second Sunday. It is a way of prolonging the joy of the initial day. There are 50 days of Easter from the first Sunday to Pentecost. It is characterized, above all, by the joy of glorified life and the victory over death expressed most fully in the great resounding cry of the Christian:  Alleluia! All faith flows from faith in the resurrection: "If Christ has not been raised, then empty is our preaching; empty, too, is your faith." (1 Cor 15:14)

PRAY for us and each other to let go of our wrong doings and cleanse our spirits.
GIVE of yourself wholeheartedly to others, freely offering your love, talents, and gifts.
ACT to avoid greed, anger, and obsessions – leading to a spiritual and emotional growth.

PREPARE
St. Joseph’s offers many opportunities to reflect during this season of Lent. 
We invite you to participate in the Masses and special offerings listed below such as individual Confessions/Reconciliation, Communal Anointing and Healing Service, Communal Reconciliation Service, Stations of the Cross, Eucharistic Adoration, St. Joe's Cares Cards Program, KidPack, Outreach Programs, and Special Events. 
Renew International is another great resource for information.

In-Person and Online Liturgies
(See Schedule Below)

Parish Center
8701 36th Avenue North, New Hope, MN, 763-544-3352

Historic Little Church
13015 Rockford Road, Plymouth, MN

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See the Full Lent, Easter and Eastertide Schedule Below

Tuesday Mass, 5:30 PM, Parish Center
Wednesday Mass, 9:00 AM, Parish Center
(Eucharistic Adoration, Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Parish Center
Thursday Mass, 9:00 AM, Parish Center
Lenten Friday Mass, 11:00 AM, Parish Center
Saturday Mass, 4:30 PM - Parish Center
Sunday Mass, 8:00 AM - Historic Little Church
(Holy Rosary, Sundays, 9:30 AM, Parish Center Chapel
Sunday Mass, 10:00 AM - Parish Center (Also Online)
Monthly Sunday Youth Mass, 6:00 PM - Parish Center (as noted)

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Ash Wednesday - We Make Time to Reflect, Repent and Devote 40 Days to God
                  Wednesday, February 22, 9:00 AM Mass, Parish Center
                  Wednesday, February 22, 12:00 PM Liturgy of the Word, Parish Center
                  Wednesday, February 22, 7:00 PM Mass, Parish Center (Also Online)

Friday Stations of the Cross - We Walk With Jesus in Trust, Love, Guidance and Action
                  Fridays, Feb 24, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 3:00 PM, Historic Little Church
                  Friday, April 7, Good Friday Living Stations, 12:00 PM, Parish Center
                      SJCC Stations of the Cross Recording With Father Terry:  Click Here

1st Sunday of Lent Masses
                  Precious Blood will again be offered at Masses
                  Saturday, February 25, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, February 26, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, February 26, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)
             
2nd Sunday of Lent Masses
                  Saturday, March 4, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, March 5, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, March 5, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)

3rd Sunday of Lent Masses
                  Saturday, March 11, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, March 12, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, March 12, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)
                  Sunday, March 12, 6:00 PM Youth Mass, Parish Center


4th Sunday of Lent Masses
                  Saturday, March 18 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, March 19, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, March 19, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)
                        (The Great Saint Joseph Get-Together, Feast Brunch, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)












Solemnity of Saint Joseph
                 Recognized, Monday, March 20 in 2023

5th Sunday of Lent Masses
                  Saturday, March 25, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, March 26, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, March 26, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)

Lenten Communal Penance Service - We Confess Our Sins and Pray for Healing
                  Monday, March 27, 7:00 PM, Parish Center

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Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion - Jesus Arrives in Jerusalem
                  Saturday Mass, April 1, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday Mass, April 2, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church                  
                  Sunday Mass, April 2, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)
                      (Alms Collection)



Private Confessions:
                  Tuesday, April 4, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Wednesday, April 5, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Parish Center

Holy (Maundy) Thursday Mass - Jesus Hosts The Last Supper Before His Death
                 Thursday, April 6, 7:00 PM Mass, Parish Center (Also Online) - No 9:00 AM Mass 
                      (Washing of Feet Offered; Alms Collection)
                 Thursday, April 6, 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM Adoration, Parish Center Chapel

Good Friday Living Stations of the Cross and Service - Jesus is Crucified on the Cross
                  Friday, April 7, 12:00 PM Stations of the Cross, Parish Center 
                  Friday, April 7, 7:00 PM Service, Parish Center (Also Online) - No 11:00 AM Mass
                  Other Online Stations of the Cross Opportunities:
                         With Archbishop Hebda
                         With St. Joseph Catholic Community, Father Terry

Holy Saturday Blessings and Easter Vigil Mass - Jesus Lays in His Tomb
                  Saturday, April 8, 12:00 PM Mass, Historic Little Church
                       (Blessing of Easter Food, e.g. Meats, Eggs, Cake, Bread, Cheese)
                  Saturday, April 8, 8:00 PM Mass, Parish Center (Also Online) - No 4:30 PM Mass

Easter Sunday Mass - Jesus Rises From the Dead, Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
                  Sunday, April 9, 8:00 AM Mass, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, April 9, 8:30 AM Mass, Parish Center
                  Sunday, April 9, 10:30 AM Mass, Parish Center (Also Online)

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Sunday of Divine Mercy Mass
Jesus Gifts Us His Mercy and Love via Death & Resurrection
                  Saturday, April 15, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, April 16, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, April 16, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)


3rd Sunday of Easter Masses
                  Saturday, April 22, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, April 23, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, April 23, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)

4th Sunday of Easter Masses
                  Saturday, April 29, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, April 30, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, April 30, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)
                            (Rite of First Communion)

5th Sunday of Easter Masses
                  Saturday, May 6, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, May 7, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, May 7, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)

6th Sunday of Easter Masses
                  Saturday, May 13, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, May 14, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, May 14, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)
                  Sunday, May 14, 6:00 PM Youth Mass, Parish Center

The Ascension of the Lord Masses
Jesus Appears to His Apostles and Ascends to Heaven 
                  Saturday, May 20, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, May 21, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, May 21, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)

Pentecost Sunday Masses
The Holy Spirit Descends on the Apostles to Carry On God's Mission
                  Saturday, May 27, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, May 28, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, May 28, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)

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Abstinence and Fasting Practices at St. Joseph:
(Archdiocese Lenten Regulations)

Days of Abstinence (No Meat):  Ash Wednesday, all Fridays of Lent and Good Friday (midnight to midnight) for all who have reached their 15 birthday (Canon 1252).

Special dispensation from fasting on Fridays has been granted by Archbishop Hebda this year for:

• March 18, the evening before the Solemnity of St. Joseph (if evening Mass is attended or if the Evening Prayer 1 of the Solemnity is said) and
• March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation

Days of Fasting:  Ash Wednesday and Good Friday for all who are 18 - 59 years old (limit one full meal a day)  

Give Yourself to God,
Challenging Yourself During Lent: 
Ash Wednesday through Holy Thursday. Listen to Fr. Mike Schmitz for Generous Inspiration!

Eucharistic Miracles:
Experience the work of 15 year old Carlo Acutis, creator of an online catalogue of miracles, witnessed over the centuries around the worl. He lived life with Jesus, for Jesus and in Jesus. These accounts are truly inspirational and will bring you closer to Jesus.



Individual Confessions:  Tuesdays 5:00 PM to 5:20 PM, Thursdays 8:30 AM to 8:50 AM. Specials: Tuesday, April 5 from 4;30 PM - 5:30 PM and Wednesday April 5 from 11:00 AM to Noon - All at the Parish Center.
Also by appointment - contact the Parish Office.



Lenten Communal Reconciliation Service: March 27, 7:00 PM, Parish Center. Participate with others in prayer and confession, cleansing our souls to become more united with Christ.





Eucharistic Adoration:  Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Parish Center Chapel. A beautiful time to be alone in prayer and feel the warmth and power of our Lord.






Lenten Renew Groups:   
Join a small group that meets throughout Lent to renew our faith through prayer and reflection. Visit our Lenten Renewal page for more information.





Daily Lenten Reflections
Interested in receiving Daily Lenten Reflections or Holy Day reminders to your email or cell phone? Add “Lenten Inspiration” and/or "Holy Day / Special Liturgy Reminders" to your Flocknote account. Also reflect with A Prayer for Lent.


Don’t have a Flocknote account? Signup!  See "Connect with St. Joe's" section on the homepage and get connected to all the great ministries here at St. Joseph!


Lenten Outreach and Resources: 
See the Prayers and Outreach links on this page for ways to pray and provide outreach support for those in need. The Parish Center resource table also has Lenten Daily Reflection Books and other materials that will guide you through the seasons of Lent and Easter.


Prayer the Rosary: There are many ways to learn and find joy and peace in praying the Rosary. 

- With St. Joseph's (Learn & Pray)
- With Our Archdiocese 
- With The Rosary Online



Return Palm Branches to the Parish Center or Mother Earth: You may drop blessed dried palms off at the Parish Center Office to be used for Ash Wednesday. Or you may bury them or burn them yourself and spread the ashes outside.

Easter Flower Memorials:  Visit our Easter Memorial webpage for information on honoring a loved one who has passed. All Easter Masses will be offered for those on the Memorial List and publicized at church and online.

Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowls:
Not Participating in 2023
During Lent, CRS Rice Bowls can be picked up at the church. Throughout Lent, place monetary offerings in the Rice Bowl. These may be offerings in place of going out for dinner, spare change in your pocket, a dedicate contribution and make sure you pray for the cause! CRS Bowl donations will be collected during Palm Sunday and Holy Thursday Mass. You may also return them to the Parish Center Office, and know you can give online at any time. Watch life-story videos of those who need our help at crsricebowl.org.

Prayer and Almsgiving:  As St. Joseph relies on you to support ministries, programs, events and our outreach programs, we ask you to pray and give as you can throughout the year.. See our Stewardship webpage with various ways that you can help us to continue serving you and our parish. Thank You!