 Join us for Lent 2016
"Lent is the most important time of the year to nurture our inner life. It is the time during which we not only prepare ourselves to celebrate the mystery of the death and resurrection of Jesus, but also the death and resurrection that constantly takes place within us. Life is a continuing process of the death of the old and the familiar, and being reborn again into a new hope, a new trust, and a new love. The death and resurrection of Jesus therefore is not just an historical event that took place a long time ago, but an inner event that takes place in our heart when we are willing to be attentive to it.
Lent offers a beautiful opportunity to discover the mystery of Christ within us. It is a gentle but also demanding time. It is a time of solitude but also community, it is a time of listening to the voice within, but also a time of paying attention to other people's needs. It is a time to continuously make the passage to new inner life as well as to life with those around us.
When we live Lent attentively and gently, then Easter can truly be a celebration during which the full proclamation of the risen Christ will reverberate into the deepest place of our being."
An excerpt from With Burning Hearts: A Meditation on the Eucharistic Life, by Henri Nouwen. Copyright © 1994 Henri J.M. Nouwen. Published by Orbis Books.
Parish Lenten Evening of Reflection
Tuesday, March 1, 7:00-9:00 p.m. with David Haas
On Praying With Henri Nouwen
The St. Odilia Catholic Community is proud and excited to welcome this world-famous Catholic composer, musician, author and teacher, as he leads us in a Lenten evening of prayer and reflection drawn from the work of the late Fr. Henri Nouwen, noted author of many books on prayer and spirituality. DO NOT MISS this terrific opportunity for prayer, music, insights, and community connection. Childcare will be provided. Watch the St. Odilia bulletin and website for more details in February.
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 Worship Schedules During Lent
Ash Wednesday Schedule - February 10, 2016
- 7:30 a.m. - Mass
- 9:35 a.m. - School Mass (our parish community is welcome to attend)
- 12:00 pm -Mass
- 5:30 p.m. - Mass
- 7:00 p.m. - Mass
- 8:30 p.m. - Mass in Spanish
Stations of the Cross - Fridays
(held in Chapel unless otherwise noted)
- February 12 - 12:00 noon and 5:30 p.m.
- February 19 - 12:00 noon
- February 19 - 7:00 p.m. Via Dolorosa, a musical depiction of the Stations of the Cross (Church)
- February 26 - 12:00 noon and 5:30 p.m. (5:30 p.m. in Church and led by Children of Mary)
- March 4 - 12:00 noon and 5:30 p.m.
- March 11 - 12:00 noon and 5:30 p.m. (5:30 p.m. in Chapel and led by Social Justice Council)
- March 18 - 12:00 noon and 5:30 p.m.
Reconciliation Schedule
Communal Service with Private Confessions
- Wednesday, March 9 - 10:00 a.m.
- Monday, March 14 - 7:00 p.m.
Individual Confessions
- Every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. (EXCEPT Holy Saturday, March 26, 2106) AND Saturday, March 19 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
- Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. (February 17 through March 23)
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A Special Evening in Lent
The Via Dolorosa - Friday, Feb. 19 at 7:00pm
St. Odilia is pleased to welcome the Agape Singers' presentation of the Via Dolorosa, a special and moving Lenten devotion, depicting the Stations of the Cross in meditation and song. This is the 24rd year that the Agape Singers have been sharing this devotion in parishes throughout this archdiocese. We hope you will make this presentation a part of your Lenten prayer. The Via Dolorosa will be presented Friday, February 19 at 7:00 pm in the church. Attend the Men's Club Fish Fry and then this special Lenten devotion. |
Faith Formation Opportunities During Lent
St. Odilia Lenten Groups
Registration Deadline for Scripture-Sharing Group is Feb. 1
- Want a more prayerful Lent?
- Want a good focus for your Lenten devotions?
- Want to connect with fellow parishioners?
This year, we have two options for adult parishioners:
I. Pope Francis' Laudato Sí - Care for the Planet - Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
During Lent, learn and pray about how caring for our planet is part of our faith, with Pope Francis' encyclical, Laudato Sí, as our guidepost. We'll use a great study guide to unpack this major work by our Pope. Group meets weekly at St. Odilia, no fee. Co-sponsored by the St. Odilia Faith Formation Council and the St. Odilia Social Justice Council.
Register for Laudato Si in the Courtyard the weekends of Jan. 30/31 and Feb. 6/7!
2. Scripture-Sharing Groups - choose your time:
- Mondays, 2:30 p.m. - Sunday by Sunday
- Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - Ascension parish materials
- Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - Sunday by Sunday
- Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. - Sunday by Sunday
- Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - Sunday by Sunday
Prayer, conversation, and bible study, focused each week on the scripture readings for the coming Sunday, using Sunday by Sunday, a pamphlet series produced by the Sisters of St. Joseph, or the online study guides from Ascension parish in Florida. Cost is $9.00 per person for Sunday by Sunday groups, or $5 per person for the group using Ascension materials.
Where: at St. Odilia, or in parishioners' homes.
Volunteers Needed: host or facilitate a group of 6-10 people.
**Registration Deadline for Scripture-Sharing groups is Mon., Feb. 1, 2016**
After that date, we will continue to accept additional registrations for the Laudato Si group, but we can only accept additional registration for the scripture sharing groups if there is space in existing groups.
How to register for Lenten Groups: Registration form available HERE.
Please print the form, and either bring it or mail it to Lucy Arimond at the parish office. If you're choosing an option with a fee, please enclose your check, payable to St. Odilia.
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Lenten Reflection Materials/Resources  Books
- Rediscover Jesus - An Invitation by Matthew Kelly. If there is one person we should each get to know in a deeply personal way, it is Jesus. The 40 short chapters in this book provide a 40-day spiritual journey to encounter Jesus. Contact the parish office to request a copy.
- Little Black Book - Available at the back of church during Lent. The book includes six minute meditations on the Passion according to Luke. This Lenten booklet is based on the writings of Bishop Ken Untener and is published by the Diocese of Saginaw, MI.
Web Resource Links
- Dynamic Catholic: Best Lent Ever - Beginning Ash Wednesday and continuing through the 40 days of Lent, participants will receive daily inspirational emails with reflections and short videos from Matthew Kelly based on the Rediscover Jesus book.
Year-Around Resources
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Men's Club Friday Fish Fry Dates
- Friday, February 19: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, March 4: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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