Lent is a liturgical season of conversion that focuses on three spiritual pillars: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. During the 40 days of Lent, we are urged to reflect on our lives, perform acts of charity, and make small sacrifices. Each pillar prepares us for the joyful celebration of Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday. Enhance your Lenten experience with St. Martin de Porres Church. 

Ash Wednesday February 18 (all in the Church)
6:30AM Mass
8AM Mass
12PM Liturgy of the Word 
3PM Liturgy of the Word 
5PM Mass
6:30PM Mass
8PM Liturgy of the Word 
Ashes available at all services

Sacrament of Reconciliation February 18 - April 1
Tuesdays: 8:45AM and 7:15PM 
(Confession line begins in the Parish Center Hallway) 
Wednesdays: 8:45AM
Saturdays: 8:45AM and 4 - 5PM (Church) 
(No 8:45am Confessions on March 21 due to Parish Mission)

Lenten Family Dinners
Fridays of Lent  |  5 - 7PM

Stations of the Cross (Church)
Fridays of Lent  |  5:15PM (oriented toward young families)
Fridays of Lent  |  7:15PM

Perpetual Adoration
24 hours excluding Saturday Vigil and Sunday Mass times.

Lenten Bible Study (Hall) 
February 25 - March 25 | 7:15 - 8:45PM
Topic: Sorrowful Mysteries

Catholicism 101 (Hall) 
February 22, March 8, 22 | 10 - 11AM Come and discover the truth about 
our faith.

Lenten Parish Mission (Church)
March 20 - 21 
Speaker: Joel Stepanek
Topic: Trusting God with Our Past, Present, and Future

Walk 4 Water
March 21  |  1PM | Mile Square Park 
Parish-sponsored  fundraiser 3 K walk, to create a clean water well for families 
in Uganda. Learn more at: www.smdpyl.org/careforcreation

Box of Love
February 21 & 22 Distribute Boxes of Love 
March 14 & 15 Return full Boxes

Rosary for Life
March 7 & April 4 | 9AM in front of Planned Parenthood, Orange

40 Days for Life
February 18 - March 29
Sign-up to pray in front of Planned Parenthood one hour per week 
during the 40-day campaign at: www.40daysforlife.com

Visitation of seven churches
April 2 | 8:30PM (Hall) 
Go to: www.rcbo.org/visitation/ for more info and other locations.

Paschal Triduum (Church)
Holy Thursday, April 2
Morning Prayer |  8AM
Mass of the Lord’s Supper  |  7PM
Good Friday, April 3
Morning Prayer  |  8AM
Stations of the Cross  |  1PM (The Passion Re-Enactment) 
Liturgy of the Word  |  3PM and 7PM
Holy Saturday, April 4
Morning Prayer  |  8AM
Easter Vigil  |  8PM