Enjoy 57 Outstanding Lenten Arts and Crafts with your children at Felt Magnet.

"As we [celebrate] the anniversary of our founding as Saint Kathryn Parish (October 4, 1968), we deepen our own awareness of what it means to be living stones, built on Christ our cornerstone.
 . . Throughout this year, our liturgies, programs, and special events will help us to deepen our knowledge of Jesus Christ, as we strive to become more and more a people for whom prayer is our daily bread."

Please explore this page for some ideas to learn more about our Catholic faith and deepen your prayer life this month!

Lord, Jesus, we praise you and thank you for the gift of fifty years as the people of Saint Kathryn Parish. What began as a mustard seed has now blossomed into a thriving community of faith rooted in your presence in the Most Blessed Sacrament. Help us to grow in fidelity to you and to your Church; to be models of reconciliation and forgiveness; of charity in the world and signs of love and hope to all. May the Gospel we proclaim be the Gospel we live, not only in this Jubilee Year but throughout the entirety of our lives. May we, your Church, with the help of Mary our Mother and the intercession of Saint Catherine of Siena become a true sacrament to the world. We ask this in your name, O Jesus, Who is our Lord and Savior, yesterday, today, and forever. Amen

Read below to discover the many, many opportunities for prayer and renewal at Saint Kathryn's this Lent! More Masses, more devotions, more activities to help you grow on the journey!

Additional Masses

Did you know we have at least two Masses every day of Lent? The Lord waits for you in the celebration of Holy Mass. It takes two to grow and deepen a relationship; will you answer His invitation this Lent? Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. (weekday) and 4:00 p.m. (vigil), Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 6:30 p.m.
 

Additional Confession Times

During Lent, we also offer two blocks of time nearly every day for celebrating the sacrament of Reconciliation. Come and be cleansed through this healing sacrament, whether face-to-face or behind a privacy screen. The Lord in His mercy waits for you. Monday - Friday 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. and 6:15 - 6:45 p.m., Saturday 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. and 2:45 - 3:45 p.m., Sunday 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Confessions will not be heard during Holy Week in light of the frequent opportunities to celebrate the sacrament during the six weeks of Lent.
 

Additional Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

In addition to Wednesday adoration from 5:30 - 8:15 a.m. and 1:00 - 7:00 p.m., the Blessed Sacrament is also exposed for adoration on the Sundays of Lent at 3:00 p.m. concluding with sung Solemn Vespers at 4:00 p.m. This extra time for adoration is available from the First Sunday of Lent through Divine Mercy Sunday. How might some time with the Lord change your heart this Lent?
 

Adult Faith Formation: Lectio: Philippians

We have begun our March/April course from Augustine Institute, Lectio: Philippians. To find out more or to participate online, please click here.
 

Daughters of Eve Morning of Reflection

The Daughters of Eve will be hosting a Lenten Morning of Reflection for women on Saturday April 13th after the 8:30 Mass. Registration forms are in the back of the church. Please see the bulletin for more details.
 

Fasting and Abstinence

This is not optional! The eating of meat is not permitted on any Friday in Lent for those 14 years of age and older. (Those who must eat meat for reasons of health are encouraged to do another act of penitence in its place.) Good Friday, April 19, is a day of fast and abstinence. Looking for some fun and fellowship as you enjoy a meat-free dinner on Fridays? The Knights of Columbus Council 5162 holds chowder suppers during Lent to raise money to support a seminarian and Sister. Chowder suppers will be held on Friday, March 8, 22, and 29 (not on March 15th), April 5 and 12 in Saint Kathryn Parish Hall, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. for $8/person. See the bulletin for more details. You may also wish to attend Mass following your meal at 7:00 p.m. in the Transept Chapel.

Reading for the Soul

Visit Saint Kathryn Religious Goods for some excellent Catholic reading to deepen your prayer life this Lent.

Stations of the Cross (in person or online)

Stations of the Cross will take place on Fridays following the morning and evening Masses. This year, two new versions of the Stations will be introduced to complement the others we have used in the past. Unable to join us in person? Follow along with us here any time.

Tenebrae

On April 15^th, following the 7:00 p.m. Mass, we will mark our fifth annual Tenebrae Service. Remember with us the Passion of Jesus through Scripture readings, music, and the power of silence. Be shaken by the sound of the strepitus, and moved by the washing and wrapping of the altar. Leave in quiet wonder and amazement at the great love Jesus has for us. If you have attended in the past, you already know how powerful this service is; if you have not, prepare to be moved to the depths of your being. April 15^th at 7:45 p.m. in the church.

Divine Mercy Novena (in person or online)

The Divine Mercy Novena will be recited beginning on Good Friday and concluding at Vespers on Divine Mercy Sunday. Unable to make it to church? Recite the Divine Mercy Chaplet with us in the video below.

Catechism of the Catholic Church
Cathecism of the Catholic Church

Catholic Link
Catholic Link

Diocese of Manchester
Diocese of Manchester
Frequently Asked Questions on the Distribution of the Precious Blood
Frequently Asked Questions on the Restored Order of the Sacraments of Initiation

EWTN
Eternal Word Television Network
EWTN: Common Catholic Prayers, Novenas, Devotions

FORMED
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National Catholic Register
National Catholic Register

Natural Family Planning
Couple to Couple League
Marquette University
Natural Family Planning at Catholic Medical Center (Manchester, NH)

USCCB
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Word on Fire
Word on Fire