2023 Lent at OLIH

The Chosen
When: Monday nights, starting February 27; 7:00-8:30pm
Registration: Please register HERE —so we can plan for space
Facilitator: Varied

Join us on Monday nights to watch an episode of The Chosen from Season 1 and then have time for discussion and reflection.

No Greater Love
When: Tuesdays nights, starting February 28, 7:00-8:30 pm
Where: OLIH—Church; Conference Room
Cost/Registration:
(1) Study set is $26.95 through Ascension Press;
(2) please email Debbie Landuyt to let her know you will be joining the class

Filmed on location in the Holy Land, No Greater Love is a biblical pilgrimage that reveals Christ’s amazing love for us. Best-selling author Edward Sri guides you through the last hours of Christ’s life. You will walk step-by-step with Jesus from the garden of Gethsemane to Mount Calvary. Every step of the way, Old Testament prophecies, messianic expectations, biblical symbolism, and historical context shed light on the mystery of Christ’s suffering and death. Experience a deeper understanding and appreciation of God’s immeasurable and unconditional love for you—grow closer to Jesus than you ever have before.

Authored and presented by Edward Sri, No Greater Love also features Fr. Mike Schmitz, Jeff Cavins, Jennifer Fulwiler, Curtis Martin, Teresa Tomeo, Fr. Josh Johnson, and Elizabeth Sri.

Do You Want to be Healed? A 2-week retreat
When: Meet on Thursday, March 16 & Thursday, March 30, 6:30-8:00 pm
Where: OLIH—Green Room
Registration: Coming Soon
Cost: $16 for the retreat book; +$16.00 if you would like to purchase the supplemental book called Be Healed.
Registration: CLICK HERE
Facilitator: Patty Mayer

The book Do You Want to be Healed? by Bob Schuchts will be our guide and companion on this retreat. It is a 10-day at-home retreat. By having a full two weeks, you have the option of spending a few days going a bit deeper with a scripture that spoke to you, or digging into some of the “Further Growth” suggestions given for each day. The book Be Healed by the same author is a companion to the retreat and falls under the “Further Growth” section on each day.

Morning of Reflection

When: Saturday, March 11
Where: OLIH
Registration: Register HERE
Facilitator: Patty Mayer

Every year Lent is a time of purification and final preparation for their full initiation into the Catholic Church for our catechumens (the adults preparing for Baptism). They specifically take time to reflect on and pray with the Gospels of the Samaritan woman (John 4:5-42), a man born blind (John 9:1-41), and the raising of Lazarus (John 11:1-45). This year I invite you to come and reflect on those same three gospels as a way of preparing yourself for the joy of Easter. The morning will consist of both individual and communal prayer time as we ponder the readings

FISH FRY - sponsored by Knights of Columbus

IN-PERSON

5pm-7pm

• Friday, March 3

• Friday, March 17*

• Friday, March 31

*Monsignor Frank Bognanno will be at OLIH during the Fish Fry for a book signing. His book “Three Minutes with God: Reflections to Inspire, Encourage, and Motivate” was published in December of 2022.

During Lent Reconciliation will be available:

• Tuesday evenings 5:30-6:30pm with Adoration

• Friday 12:00-1:00

• First Saturday mornings, during Adoration (9-10am):
  - March 4 - 1 priest available
  - April 1 - Multiple priests available

• Saturday afternoons 4-4:45pm

Des Moines Area Communal Reconciliation Services:
Tuesday, February 28 7:00 pm St. Francis of Assisi, WDM
Wednesday, March 1 6:00 pm St. Augustin, DSM
Thursday, March 2 7:00 pm Holy Trinity, DSM
Tuesday, March 7 6:00 pm St. Boniface, Waukee
Tuesday, March 7 7:00 pm St. Pius X, Urbandale
Saturday, March 18 10:00 am St. Anthony, DSM
Sunday, March 19 3:00 pm St. Mary of Nazareth, DSM
Sunday, March 19 4:00 pm St. John, Adel
Wednesday, March 22 7:00 pm St. Theresa, DSM
Wednesday, March 22 7:00 pm Sacred Heart, WDM
Tuesday, March 28 6:00 pm St. Elizabeth Seton, Carlisle
Wednesday, March 29 6:30 pm Assumption, Granger
Thursday, March 30 7:00 pm Ss. John and Paul. Altoona

• Tuesday evenings 5:30-6:30pm

• Saturday mornings beginning at 8:30am and ending at 10am with the exception of the 1st Saturday (March 4, April 1) when Mass will be held at 8:30am and Adoration follows until 10am.

Ash Wednesday: Noon, 5pm and 7pm

Daily Mass:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30am ; Thursday evenings 5:30pm

• 1st Saturday (March 4 & April 1) of the month 8:30am
  (preceded by the rosary; followed by Adoration until 10am)

• Monday mornings after Mass - led by volunteers

• Friday evenings at [NEW TIME] 7:00pm - led by volunteers

• CRS Rice Bowl Stations of the Cross Video

• Booklets available in the gathering space for your own personal praying of the stations anytime the church is open.

Books:

Jesus, Companion in My Suffering by Joyce Rupp NEW in 2023 - check with Patty to purchase ($10, limited supplies)

Forgive Everyone Everything by Gregory Boyle - purchase the book and follow the reading guide from Loyola Press.

Emmaus House - 3315 70th Street, Urbandale
Want to fast from the busyness of life for a few hours? Emmaus House in Urbandale is offering free 1/2 day silent retreats - call and set up your 1/2 or whole day of peaceful silence today! Or check out their Four-week guided retreat starting on February 28.

Online:

As I Have Done for You - online retreat with Becky Eldredge. Sign up and enjoy an online retreat experience that begins on Ash Wednesday (February 22) and ends on Divine Mercy Sunday (April 16)

Best Lent Ever with Matthew Kelly

You could consider starting the Bible in a Year or Catechism in a Year Podcast

Check out FORMED.org, the Amen App, and the Hallow App for great content to accompany you on your Lenten journey!