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Lent is a Perfect Time for Reconciliation
“God knows our struggles. He knows that we often fail. Yet His love never fails. No matter how many times we stumble, we find Him ready to receive us again. In the sacrament of penance, we encounter a God who does not simply wait for us but rushes out to meet us. This is the beauty of the sacrament.” – Bishop Walkowiak
The season of Lent by its penitential nature is an opportune time for anyone seeking forgiveness to receive God’s unfailing mercy and restore and renew their relationship with Jesus through the sacrament of penance. Like all religious experiences, it takes preparation.
Experience God’s Love
Reconciliation is what God does. Receiving it and celebrating it is what we do. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a most natural way to celebrate God’s forgiveness and love. St. Bartholomew and St. Joseph offer many opportunities to grow closer to God in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Weekly Reconciliation
At St. Bartholomew, reconciliation is offered every Saturday, 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM except Holy Saturday. Reconciliation is also offered 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM every Tuesday and the first Friday of the Month from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
At St. Joseph, reconciliation is offered every Thursday, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM.
If these times do not work for your busy schedule, it is always a possibility to reach out to Fr Noah for an alternative time.
Additional Reconciliation Times for the Lenten Season
During this Lenten season, St. Bartholomew and St. Joseph will be offering additional reconciliation times. All available reconciliation times and two special reconciliation events are listed below.
During The Light is ON For You, Thursday, April 3rd, individual confession will be available from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. at St. Joseph.
Penance Service
Sunday, April 6th 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at St. Bartholomew.
Fr. Noah and Fr. Pete Schafer will be available to hear individual confessions.
A Renewed Focus on Christ
In preparation for Easter, we invite all to begin anew with souls nourished from gift of the divine mercy and forgiveness God has for everyone. While going to confession throughout the liturgical year is important, Lent is a great time to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation. Lent, in the liturgical year, is known as a penitential season. As Catholics, we are asked to give up various items or habits and commit to activities that bring us closer to God and our community. Confession is a natural step to cleanse ourselves from sin and start anew with a renewed focus on Christ.
If it has been a while since your last confession, remember,
Do not fear: I am with you.
Isaiah 41:10
The priest will help guide you. And feel free to take the Busted Halo’s guide on How to Go to Confession with you!
Additional Resources on Reconciliation
Minor changes to Order of Penance took place in Lent 2023 (Read more)
Prepare for confession with resources from the USCCB
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