Lent 2021
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If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts
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(Please note that all activites listed below are subject to change in keeping with COVID-19 guidelines.)
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Ash Wednesday, 2/17/21
Mass Schedule for Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday in 2021 falls on February, 17th. The MACH1 Schedule of Masses for the day will be, as follows:- 7:00AM — St. Titus, Aliquippa
- 7:30AM — St. Frances Cabrini, Center Township
- 8:00AM — Our Lady of Fatima, Hopewell Township
- 12:10PM — St. Frances Cabrini, Center Township
- 6:30PM — St. John the Baptist, Monaca
- 6:30PM — Our Lady of Fatima, Hopewell Township
Online Ash Wednesday Masses offerd by Bishop Zubik will also be posted to our website.
Temporary Ash Wednesday Ritual Change
So that everyone knows what to expect, please be aware of this year's procedure for distribution of ashes. In an attempt to distribute ashes in the safest way possible, we are being advised to sprinkle the ashes on the head of the people receiving this sacramental, as opposed to the customary cross on the forehead.
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Lenten Regulations
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. The Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence. The obligation to abstain, meaning to refrain from eating meat, begins at the age of 14. Fasting, limiting oneself to one full meal and two lighter ones, obliges all between the ages of 18 to 59. Those for whom fasting is harmful are not obliged to fast, but should perform some other act of penance or charity. Minors, though not bound by fast and abstinence, are to be educated in an authentic sense of penance and encouraged to do acts of penance suitable to their age.
Additionally, all Catholics are encouraged to perform acts of penance and charity during Lent beyond the above prescribed obligations.
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Stations of the cross
Our parish grouping will pray the Stations of the Cross throughout Lent on Fridays at 6:30PM according to the following schedule:
- February 19 — Our Lady of Fatima, Hopewell Township
- February 26 — St. Frances Cabrini, Center Township
- March 5 — St. John the Baptist, Monaca
- March 12 — St. Titus, Aliquippa
- March 19 — Our Lady of Fatima, Hopewell Township
- March 26 — St. Frances Cabrini, Center Township
We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You.
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Because by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.
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The Sacrament
of ReconciliationAs our Lenten journey continues in preparation for the Easter Triduum, the following are opportunities to make use of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession/Penance):
Weekly Confession Schedule
On Saturdays:- 9:00AM to 9:45AM — St. Titus, Aliquippa
- 11:00AM to 12noon — St. Frances Cabrini, Center Township and Our Lady of Fatima, Hopewell Township
- 12:15PM to 1:00PM — St. John the Baptist, Monaca
During Lent, prior to the Saturday Vigil Mass at:- Our Lady of Fatima, Hopewell Township, starting at 3:15PM until 3:45PM, prior to the 4:00PM Mass time
- St. Frances Cabrini, Center Township, starting at 3:45PM until 4:15PM, prior to the 4:30PM Mass time
Additional Confession Times- After the weekday 8:30AM Mass
- Other confession times available by appointment
Please note that on Holy Saturday, April 3, 2021 there will be NO CONFESSIONS within our parish grouping.
+The Light is on for You
This Lent rediscover the healing power of God's love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation at Catholic parishes throughout the Diocese of Pittsburgh on March 10, 2021 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM.
Details regarding our MACH1 Parish Grouping are forthcoming.
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Lenten Penance Service
As part of the spiritual practices connected to the season, a Lenten Penance Service will be offered on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 6:30PM in the Church of St. Frances Cabrini, Center Township for our grouping.
PLEASE ARRIVE BY 6:30PM for scripture reading, homily and communal Act of Contrition.
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Resources for Confession
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A Confession Guide
If it has been a while since your last confession and would like some direction, for your convenience you can view a copy of "A Short Guide for Confession" by CLICKING HERE. To read/print the US Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) handout "God's Gift of Forgiveness", CLICK HERE.
Examination of Conscience Guides
In preparation for participating in the Sacrament of Penance, an examination of conscience is a sound practice to perform. This involves prayerful consideration of your thoughts, words, and deeds in order to bring to memory any previously unforgiven sins. To access a selection of Examinations of Conscience guides as offered on the website of the USCCB, CLICK HERE.
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A 2021 Lenten Calendar
Reflect. Repent. Restore. A calendar of short daily inspirations for use during the season of Lent 2021 as prepared and provided by the United States Catholic Council of Bishops (USCCB).
To view and access this downloadable and printable pdf document, CLICK HERE.
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Lenten ReadingsTo access today's Mass readings, click on the name of the day's liturgy as shown below. A new window will open and the text will appear courtesy the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) website. Scriptures are an excellent source for reflection and spiritual enrichment. Lent begins on February 17, 2021.
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Reading I Ez 18:21-28Responsorial Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8Gospel Mt 5:20-26
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Bp. Barron's Lent Reflections
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Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches that if a brother has something against us, we must be reconciled with him before we offer our gift at the altar. This reconciling requires a change of heart...
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Online Stations of the Cross
Presented here are various versions of the ancient Christian practice of meditating on the passion of Christ.
Some are in video form; others are in written form which you can prayerfully read at your own pace.
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Stations of the Cross
from St. Paul Seminary with Bishop David Zubick
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Stations of the Cross
Reflections with Bishop Robert Barron
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Seven Last Words of Christ
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Father Dave Pivonka, TOR,
President of Franciscan University
of Steubenville,
offers short reflections on
Jesus’ final words spoken to us
from the cross.
This type of meditation
is often referred to as the
Seven Last Words.
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Introduction
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1st Word
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2nd word
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3rd word
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4th word
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5th word
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6th word
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7th word
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