Make this a Meaningful Journey
Marked on Ash Wednesday with a sign of faith, we progress towards the Cross. Be with us, Lord, as we seek to be filled and empowered by Your Holy Spirit. As we fully enter into Lent, show us the Way to be attentive to Your will and Your Gospel. What in our lives needs clarity? What in our lives needs healing? What in our lives needs You?
Lent 2020
During the weeks of Lent, we prepare with prayer, fasting and almsgiving. We contemplate and pause for reflection. We look for practical ways to observe the holiness of the season in our everyday lives.
Join us at St. Mary of Gostyn for opportunities to engage, reflect, and meditate on the mystery and sacredness of this season of Lent.
Lent & Libations
Wednesdays in March: 3.4, 3/11, 3/18 and 3/25 7:30 PM
Lent & Libations
First Week of Advent
Are you curious about how to journey this Lenten season? Lent & Libations is a 4-week series sponsored by St. Mary of Gostyn Catholic Church held at the Ballydoyle Irish Pub to bring together curious adults in a non-threatening enjoyable 75-minute conversation about the themes of Lent. Come with an open-mind; relax; make some friends; and leave with a fresh perspective.
So why not tap into the Spirit of Lent?
Come for all or drop in for one! … Walk-in’s welcome!
Ballydoyle Irish Pub. 5157 Main Street. Downers Grove.
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross
The rich tradition of the Stations of the Cross allows us to put ourselves into the story as we too journey to Calvary. See how Lent becomes more significant as the focus is on the Cross and the depth of the Lord's loving response to you, and to today's world.
Daytime Stations: Fridays at 1:30 PM: March 6, 13 & 20 - With the School Children.
Evening Stations: Every Friday at 7:00 PM: Centered on the Cross, the Station's prayers focus on particular intentions:
Feb 28: For Seniors
Mar 6: Holy Cross Tradition
Mar 13: With John Paul II
Mar 20: Disabled, Ill & Caregivers
Mar 27: For Life
April 3: Mary's Way of Cross
Reconciliation
Opportunities for Reconciliation
Parish Reconciliation Services are meant to make us ready in mind and heart for the coming of Christ. Rediscover the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It’s like housekeeping for the soul; It feels good to start a clean life all over again. Find that the peace of the soul leads to peace of heart which leads to peace beyond oneself. GOD IS RICH IN MERCY.
Parish Lenten Reconciliation: March 24
Also, March 11 & 12 and 18 & 19 during RE times
The Sacrament is also offered each Saturday at 3:30 pm prior to Mass.