Walk With Us
This Lent
2026
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
We are approaching the most sacred time of the year, where we celebrate the fullness of the paschal mystery at Easter. We are not worthy, but the Lord loves us in our unworthiness, that is the heart of this Feast, God’s absolute love for us! The Church in Her wisdom gives us the forty days of lent to prepare our hearts, as we read in the prophet Joel:
“Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord, your God, For he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and relenting in punishment.”
-Joel 2:12-13
Lent is a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving; these are three of the weapons that the Church gives us to help our hearts be ready to receive the love of God. We here at Saints Peter and Paul invite you to live this time of Lent with us so that we can all experience the Joy of the Easter season as a community of Faith.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Peter J. Volz
"O Lord, make this Lenten season different from the other ones. Let me find you again."
-Henri Nouwen
Lenten Regulations
1. The Days of both Fast and Abstinence during Lent are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. If possible, the fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday night) as the “paschal fast” to honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, and to prepare ourselves to share more fully and to celebrate more readily His Resurrection.
The other Fridays of Lent are days of Abstinence. On a day of Fast, only one (1) full meal is permitted, and two (2) smaller meals, which, if added together, would not exceed the main meal in quantity.
Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast.
On a day of Abstinence, no meat may be eaten. Those who have reached the age of 14 are obliged by the law of abstinence.
2. The obligation to observe the laws of Fast and Abstinence “substantially”, or as a whole, is a serious obligation.
3. The Fridays of the year, outside of Lent, are designated as days of penance, but each individual may substitute for the traditional abstinence from meat some other practice of voluntary self-denial as penance.
4. The time for fulfilling the Paschal Precept (Easter Duty*) extends from the First Sunday of Lent, February 22 to The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, May 31, 2026.
*Canon 920, §1. All the faithful, after they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, are bound by the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year.
Ash Wednesday
February 18, 2026
Join us as we start the season of Lent together - it’s a day to pause and refocus our hearts on what really matters.
8:30am
12:10pm
3pm
5pm
7pm
Prayer Service with Ashes
Mass with Ashes
Prayer Service with Ashes
Prayer Service with Ashes
Prayer Service with Ashes
Spend some extra time with Jesus
this Lent.
​​Join Us For Daily Mass
Monday–Friday at 12:10 pm. It's a great way to pause during your lunch break, find some quiet, and recharge for the rest of your day.
​​​Simple Stations of the Cross
Join us each Friday during Lent immediately following the 12:10 pm Mass. It’s a brief, prayerful way to pause and walk with Jesus on His journey to the Cross.
​Church Visitation Hours
Our doors are open for you to find a quiet moment with the Lord this Lent. The Church is open Mon-Fri from 11 am to 3pm; Sat 3:30pm-6pm; Sun 8am.
Lenten Penance
Service
March 18, 2026
7 pm
We invite you to join us for our Lenten Penance Service, held at Ss Peter & Paul, on Wednesday, March 18. Lent is a season of renewal, and this service is a beautiful opportunity to experience God’s healing grace and peace.
Whether it has been a month or many years since your last confession, please know that you are welcome here.
Lenten Day of Reflection
March 27, 2026
As we near Holy Week, we invite you to join us for a day of spiritual renewal - an invitation to find stillness and rest in the presence of the Lord.
12:10pm
12:45pm to 7pm
7pm
Mass
Adoration
Solemn Stations
"True greatness lies in humble acts of love."
Holy Week Schedule
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March 29, 2026
Palm Sunday
8am Mass
10am Mass
12pm Mass
April 2, 2026
Holy Thursday
**No 12:10pm Mass
7pm Mass of Our Lord’s Supper
8pm - 12am Adoration
April 3, 2026
Good Friday
**No 12:10pm Mass
3pm Passion of Our Lord
7pm Solemn Stations
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April 4, 2026
Holy Saturday
**No 5pm Mass
7:30pm Easter Vigil
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April 5, 2026
Easter Sunday
8am Mass
10am Mass
12pm Mass
"As Lent is the time for greater love, listen to Jesus’ thirst…He knows your weakness. He wants only your love, wants only the chance to love you.”
-Blessed Teresa of Calcutta