Lent begins this Wednesday
Lent is the 40-day period leading up to Easter, beginning with Ash Wednesday on February 26th. It is a penitential season, which means it is an opportunity to examine your life, give your struggles over to God, and invite Him to help you become a better person.
During Lent, there is a strong focus on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. All these spiritual exercises help prepare us for the celebration of passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Here are some of the ways we're observing the start of Lent as a parish community.
During Lent, there is a strong focus on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. All these spiritual exercises help prepare us for the celebration of passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Here are some of the ways we're observing the start of Lent as a parish community.
PRAYER AND FASTING
Stations of the Cross
This Lent, take time to meditate on the suffering and Passion of our Lord in His final act of love. Stations will be offered in the Cathedral on Fridays during Lent:
- Following the 6:45 AM Mass (Marian)
- at 7:00 PM (Liguori)
- at 8:00 PM (Spanish)
Men's Morning of Spirituality
Saturday, February 29 • 8:00AM-1:30PM
Free Admission
Keynote Speaker: Tom Clements
Men’s Morning of Spirituality (MMOS) is an annual event open to all men seeking a deeper relationship with Christ and a greater unity with other men seeking to grow their Catholic faith. Our goal is to awaken in Catholic men a desire for a relationship with Jesus.
Lenten Mission with Sister Joann Heinritz
Monday-Tuesday, March 9-10 • 7:00 PM in the Cathedral
Coming down the mountain after the Transfiguration, Lent reminds us we are BELOVED, heals us where we are BROKEN and brings us to the Second Mountain, the Resurrection Mountain, where we are made WHOLE. Sr. Joann is a part of the Sisters of St. Joseph Congregation in Los Angeles and will lead us in an animated and inspiring Lenten Mission on exploring ways to become whole and holy.
Coming down the mountain after the Transfiguration, Lent reminds us we are BELOVED, heals us where we are BROKEN and brings us to the Second Mountain, the Resurrection Mountain, where we are made WHOLE. Sr. Joann is a part of the Sisters of St. Joseph Congregation in Los Angeles and will lead us in an animated and inspiring Lenten Mission on exploring ways to become whole and holy.
Evening of Penance
Thursday, April 2 • 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Over 18 priests will be present at the Cathedral to hear confessions.
Over 18 priests will be present at the Cathedral to hear confessions.
ALMSGIVING
Almsgiving is giving to those in need. We are always called to be generous, but during Lent, we are invited to be intentional in the way we serve others.
Archdiocese's Annual Appeal
Your gift can help the Catholic church serve and evangelize over 7 million people in north and central Georgia through formation for our religious, outreach, and discipleship ministries.
Habitat for Humanity
Saturdays through April 4th from 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Help homeowners build a better life for themselves and their families through decent and affordable housing. No experience necessary; training is provided. Learn more
Sandwich Making for the Shelters
Monday, March 2nd at 7:00 PM in the Cafeteria. Help make sandwiches for the guests at the Shrine's night shelter.
Snack Bag Making for the Hungry
Wednesday, March 11th at 6:30 PM in Conference Room 2. Every day, hungry men and women visit the Cathedral and receive a snack bag to tide them over. Help us assemble our snack bags for the next month.
Saturdays through April 4th from 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Help homeowners build a better life for themselves and their families through decent and affordable housing. No experience necessary; training is provided. Learn more
Sandwich Making for the Shelters
Monday, March 2nd at 7:00 PM in the Cafeteria. Help make sandwiches for the guests at the Shrine's night shelter.
Snack Bag Making for the Hungry
Wednesday, March 11th at 6:30 PM in Conference Room 2. Every day, hungry men and women visit the Cathedral and receive a snack bag to tide them over. Help us assemble our snack bags for the next month.
MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT • Adoration Guardians
Together, adoration guardians maintain a devotion to the Blessed Sacrament 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Guardians commit to a specific day and time (one hour) every week to visit with Jesus in the Adoration chapel. Click here to sign up as a guardian. To learn more, email adoration@ctking.com or visit our Adoration page.
