Lenten Offerings at St. Maria Goretti, Our Lady of the Assumption

A release from the Lynnfield Catholic Collaborative:

LYNNFIELD – For Catholics, Lent is a season of prayer, repentance, and fasting. It lasts for 40 days beginning with Ash Wednesday and ending with Easter, which reflects the 40 days Jesus spent in prayer and fasting in the desert. Saint Maria Goretti and Our Lady of the Assumption parishes offer a variety of opportunities to accompany and enrich people’s journey through Lent.

Lynnfield Catholic Collaborative 2019 Lenten Offerings and Easter Mass Schedule:

Saint Maria Goretti Church (SMG) – 112 Chestnut Street, Lynnfield

Our Lady of the Assumption Church (OLA) – 758 Salem Street, Lynnfield

Ash Wednesday: March 6

7 a.m. – Mass at SMG

9 a.m. – School Mass at OLA

4 p.m. – Prayer Service at SMG

7 p.m. – Prayer Service at OLA

Stations of the Cross

Fridays throughout Lent

7 p.m., OLA

“The Light is On for You” Confession

Wednesdays throughout Lent starting March 13

6:30-7:30 p.m., SMG

Bible Study: Contemplating Christ in His Passion

5 Fridays starting March 8, 9:45-11:30 a.m., OLA Hall

Taught by Nina Pension; $25/person; $40/married couple. Contact Piri Collard atpiricollard@comcast.net.

Online Retreat: The Holy Spirit

Starting March 10 on our website: www.lynnfieldcatholic.org

Your Lenten journey is what you make of it. The beauty of an online retreat is that you can do it at your own pace, whenever you have a few moments to reflect, pray, and prepare for the joy of Easter. Each week, we will post reflections, Lenten resources, and even a meatless meal recipe. Go to www.lynnfieldcatholic.org and click on Seasonal Information.

We also invite parishioners to share their favorite meatless recipe, either by posting it on our parish Facebook pages (https://www.facebook.com/smglynnfield/ and https://www.facebook.com/olalynnfield/) or by emailing it to Kate McGrath, Pastoral Care Coordinator, at kmcgrath@ola-smg.org. The recipes will be compiled to make a cookbook for the 6th week of Lent that will be shared through the website and Facebook. So, send us your recipes!

"Bringing Your Losses to the Cross"

Wednesday, March 13, 6-8 p.m., OLA Church Hall

Presented by Sr. Regina Dick, of the Daughters of St. Paul

Whatever your loss -- job, health, a broken sense of trust, the death of a loved one, the end of a marriage or a relationship -- no one can take away the pain. But when you bring your suffering to the cross during Lent, you are not alone. You will find Jesus right there with you. Sr. Regina Dick will be sharing a prayerful testimony and reflection that offers a way to live our losses with a sense of gain. Come for an evening of discussion, faith sharing, and prayer. To help prepare for the evening, here are a list of films that involve stories about people who are dealing with different kinds of loss in their life: Lorenzo's Oil, Tuesdays with Morrie, Shadowlands, Wit, The Secret Life of Bees, The Insider, The Shack, Cool Hand Luke

“The Way” Movie

March 20, 10 a.m., OLA Church Hall

Join us as together we watch The Way, a film about a father who heads overseas to recover the body of his estranged son who died while traveling the "El camino de Santiago," and decides to take the pilgrimage himself. Discussion and lunch will follow. Freewill donation appreciated. Contact Donna Delahanty, Director of Parish Ministries, at ddelahanty@ola-smg.org.

“Walking The Way Today” Presentation

April 3, 10 a.m., OLA Church Hall

Every year, OLA offers a "communion breakfast" during Lent. As a follow-up to watching the film "The Way", we've invited Kristine Malpica and Meg Rayne to deliver a multidimensional presentation "Walking the Way Today" about their trip to El Camino de Santiago. Using stories, photos, and songs, the women will illustrate their backpacking adventure across France and Spain on one of Europe's oldest and most significant pilgrimages. Also known as The Way of Saint James, the network of pilgrims' trails lead to the shrine of the apostle St. James the Greater in the Cathedral de Santiago de Compostela in Spain. $17 for OLA Social Group members; $20 for guests. Contact Angela at 978-535-0009.

Lenten Supper/Family Stations of the Cross

April 5, 6-8 p.m., SMG Parish Hall/Church

This annual family event is always a special evening. Join us for a meatless Lenten supper in SMG's Parish Hall, followed by the Children's Stations of the Cross led by our Grade 3 Faith Formation students. Contact Jamie Bossi, SMG Faith Formation Facilitator, at jbossi@ola-smg.org.

Know Chocolate for Lent

April 8, 10 a.m., OLA Church Hall

This interactive presentation uses chocolate as a metaphor for spiritual growth and the significance of things we might often take for granted, whether that is chocolate or faith. Contact Donna Delahanty, Director of Parish Ministries, at ddelahanty@ola-smg.org. Allergy Concerns: Please be aware that chocolate with nuts and fruit will be served.

Living Stations of the Cross

April 12, 6:30 p.m., OLA

Every year, OLA School's 8th-grade students present their interpretation of the Living Stations of the Cross. It is a moving and deeply spiritual presentation. All are welcome.

SMG Easter Bunny Visit/Egg Hunt

April 13, 10 a.m., SMG Hall

The Easter Bunny is coming to St. Maria Goretti! Join us for an egg hunt and a photo op with the Easter Bunny! Contact Jamie Bossi, SMG Faith Formation Facilitator, at jbossi@ola-smg.org.

Sacrament of Confession

April 15, 6:30 p.m., at both OLA and SMG

Holy Thursday: April 18

Mass of the Lord’s Supper

7 p.m., SMG

Good Friday: April 19

Passion of the Lord

7 p.m., SMG

Holy Saturday: April 20

Easter Vigil

7 p.m., OLA

Easter Egg Hunt

April 21, after the 9 a.m. Mass, OLA

Easter Mass Schedule

7 a.m. at OLA

8 a.m. at SMG

9 a.m. at OLA

10 a.m. at SMG

11 a.m. at OLA