Pick up a rice bowl when you are at Mass and "give" throughout Lent.  You can return the rice bowl at the conclusion of Lent to the parish office. 

If you would like to write a check or put it in the offertory, just make sure to label it CRS Rice Bowl so it gets to the right place!  Thank you for your generosity!

Learn more about the Catholic Relief Services!

We are ambassadors for Christ, as if God were appealing through us. ~ 2 Corinthians 5:20

We represent Christ and speak on God’s behalf. That is a serious responsibility. 

This Lent, are we up to the challenge of being ambassadors for Christ — not just admirers?

Weekly Homily Themes

February 25 & 26: Ambassadors Know They Are Loved

The Ambassador for Christ aspires with all their strength to be what they admire! How can we close the gap between being an admirer of Christ and an Ambassador for Christ? In week 1 we learn that to be Ambassadors for Christ, we must know we are loved by Him. 

March 4 & 5: Ambassadors Pray

The Ambassador of Christ aspires with all their strength to be what they admire! How can we close the gap between being an admirer of Christ and an Ambassador for Christ? This week we learn that Ambassadors pray. 

March 11 & 12: Ambassadors Trust

The Ambassador of Christ aspires with all their strength to be what they admire!   How can we close the gap between being an admirer of Christ and an Ambassador for Christ?  This week we learn that Ambassadors trust. 

March 18 & 19: Ambassadors Follow

The Ambassador of Christ aspires with all their strength to be what they admire!   How can we close the gap between being an admirer of Christ and an Ambassador for Christ?  This week we learn that Ambassadors follow Christ. 

March 25 & 26: Ambassadors Grow

Small Group Study Guide

Lenten Events & Resources

Lenten Parish Renewal 

During Lent, make it a habit to visit the Blessed Sacrament weekly during Adoration. Stop in Mondays from NOON to 8 PM. Spend 5 minutes or a full hour!


 

Stations of the Cross

Join us in the church every Friday at 6 PM for an in-person Stations of the Cross.

This week, the stations of the cross will be led by the Monday night small group and will include dinner!

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Reconciliation Services 

Lent is a time of repentance. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Catholics are obligated to confess serious sins at least once a year. You're invited to participate in this beautiful sacrament of forgiveness, mercy, and grace.

The following are the Lenten reconciliation services happening in the area:

• March 19th - 2:00 PM at St. John, Mt. Vernon, individual confessions
• March 26th - 3:00 PM at St. Mary, Urbana, communal penance with individual confessions
• March 30th - 6:30 PM at St. Jude, Cedar Rapids, communal penance with individual confessions
• April 1st - 9:00 AM at St. John XXIII, Cedar Rapids, communal penance with individual confessions
• Individual confessions are also available at Immaculate Conception, Cedar Rapids, Monday through Friday from 11 to noon

You can always contact Father Gary to set up an individual reconciliation. 

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Join us this Lent for our worship services! Livestreamed services are denoted by an *. Links for the livestreams will be shared on our Livestream Webpage. 
Services where hypoallergenic incense will be used are denoted by a +. 

Ash Wednesday -
February 22nd, Masses at 12:15* and 5:30 PM. Only distribution of ashes at 7 PM.

Palm Sunday - April 1st & 2nd, 5 PM+, 8:30 AM*+, 11 AM

Tenebrae Service - Wed. April 5th, 7:30 PM*+

Holy Thursday - April 6th, 7 PM*+

Good Friday - April 7th, 3 PM*

Easter Vigil - Saturday, April 8th, 8 PM*+

Easter Sunday Masses - April 9th at 8:30 AM*+, & 11 AM

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