Mass, Prayer, & Devotion
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
View the full Holy Week schedule at:
stmargaretmary.org/holy-week-schedule
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE
Monday–Saturday: 8:00 AM
Monday–Friday: 5:30 PM
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE (CONFESSION)
Penance Service:
Monday, March 2 at 7:00 PM
Regular Confession Times:
Saturdays: 8:30 AM & 3:45–4:45 PM
Fridays: 8:30 AM
Separate appointments outside these times may be made by contacting the Parish Office at 407-647-3392.
LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations of the Cross
Fridays at 7:00 PM (Church)
All ages are invited to follow Jesus along the Way of the Cross and pray for hearts open to reconciliation, redemption, and new life.
Living Stations of the Cross
Wednesday, April 1 at 9:15 AM
Ecological Stations of the Cross
Saturday, March 14 at 9:00 AM
(Mead Gardens)
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
First Friday, March 6 – Saturday, March 7
8:30 AM–9:00 AM (Chapel)
Come spend quiet time with our Lord in prayer. Feel free to bring a friend.
To participate, please register at:
stmargaretmary.wufoo.com/forms/first-friday-exposition
ROSARY
Monday–Saturday: 7:40 AM (Chapel)
Saturday, March 7: 9:00 AM (Chapel)
Additional Opportunities
HALLOW – PRAY40 LENTEN CHALLENGE
Join the Hallow Pray40 Prayer Challenge this Lent! Our parish invites you to take part in this journey of prayer and renewal, beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 18, as we return to our Father.
The journey will be guided by Sister Miriam, Mother Olga, Fr. Mike Schmitz, Mark Wahlberg, Chris Pratt, Jeff Cavins, and Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus on The Chosen.
As a parish partnered with Hallow, our parish page allows you to join prayer challenges, share prayer intentions, and connect more deeply with our parish family.
To set up your free account, visit hallow.com/parish, search for our parish (zip code works best), and follow the prompts.
LENTEN ALMS COLLECTION
This year’s Lenten Alms Collection will support The Lifeboat Project.
Their mission is to raise awareness of human trafficking and empower survivors through short- and long-term aftercare, residential programs, and education.
Your support will provide rescue services and aftercare for people who have been trafficked. Please be as generous as you are able.
PRAY FOR OUR ELECT
Please pray daily for the 21 adults, teens, and children preparing to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil.
PARISH LIBRARY
Enhance your Lenten journey with books from our Parish Library. With over 1,200 titles and nearly 100 books on prayer, you’ll find resources on the saints, finding peace, growing in spiritual life, and devotion to Mary.
There is something for everyone.
For a suggested Lenten reading list, visit:
stmargaretmary.org/smm-library
TUESDAY WEEKLY STUDY
Reflect more deeply on the Word of God through Encountering the Word with Jeff Cavins, a weekly series that explores the upcoming Sunday readings.
This study will be shared in our Tuesday Weekly Study email.
To sign up, visit:
stmargaretmary.org/sign-up
LAZARUS MINISTRY SPRING CLEAN EVENT
Tote Distribution:
February 18–19 (Courtyard)
Return of Filled Totes:
Any time by March 12 (Parish Hall)
Distribution to Families:
March 12 (Lee Road Hotels)
The Lazarus Ministry is asking parishioners to donate personal hygiene and cleaning supplies for families living in hotels on Lee Road.
For a list of items, volunteer sign-up, and additional details, please visit the Lazarus Ministry page on the SMM website. stmargaretmary.org/lazarus-ministry
BLESSED IS SHE LENTEN GROUPS FOR MOMS
Mondays | 7:00–8:00 PM
Holy Grounds Room
We will be using the book This Present Paradise by Claire Dwyer and the accompanying study guide, available on Amazon or through the Abiding Together podcast.
This study invites participants into the prophetic life of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity and her call to holiness for the laity.
All moms are welcome. No RSVP needed.
For more information, contact the Family Life Office at 407-645-0284.
FAITH FORMATION FOR CHILDREN – LENTEN RESOURCES
Faith Formation for Children wants to walk with your family on your Lenten journey.
Find family-friendly ideas and activities at:
stmargaretmary.org/lent-activities-for-children-and-families
Calendars, crafts, games, and more will help keep your family focused on the true meaning of Lent.
LENTEN FILM SERIES
All films will be shown at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall.
• Monday, February 23
Leo From Chicago
An intimate and previously unseen portrait of Pope Leo XIV’s early life, tracing his journey from childhood in Chicago through his formation and emergence as a leader in the Church.
• Monday, March 9
In the Executioner’s Shadow
A powerful look at the death penalty, featuring stories of an executioner, a victim, and grieving parents wrestling with justice and mercy.
• Monday, March 23
St. Judy
A biographical drama about Judy Wood, the immigration attorney whose work transformed U.S. asylum law to protect vulnerable women.
REGULATIONS FOR FASTING AND ABSTINENCE
Ash Wednesday (February 18) and Good Friday (April 3) are days of fast and abstinence.
All Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence.
Fasting
Fasting is observed by all adults 18 years of age through 58 years of age (until one’s 59th birthday).
On a fast day:
- One full meal is permitted.
- Two smaller meals may be taken as needed to maintain strength.
- The two smaller meals together should not equal another full meal.
- Eating between meals is not permitted.
- Liquids, including milk and juice, are allowed.
Abstinence
Abstinence is observed by all who are 14 years of age and older.
On days of abstinence:
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Meat may not be eaten.
When health or the ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. If there is doubt concerning fasting or abstinence, consult your parish priest.
THE DISCIPLINES OF LENT
Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent.
The faithful and catechumens are encouraged to undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and preparation — whether for Baptism at Easter or for the renewal of baptismal promises.
