Lent & Easter Services & Activities

The listings below were from our 2024 Lenten activities…we will update for 2025 in January or February.

Ash Wednesday 2025 is March 5
Easter 2025 is April 20

Lent Devotional Book

Each year, we create a Lent devotional book comprised of submissions from our parishioners and community…one devotion each day that speaks to the reading of the day. Download our 2024 book, “A Change of Heart”

Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, February 14 • Main Church

9:00 am (School Mass) ✟ 6:30 pm

Mass and distribution of ashes.

Lenten Small Faith Groups

6-week Lenten study of the Sunday readings and parish Lenten reflection book during this penitential season.

Stations of the Cross

Fridays, Feb. 16, 23, March 1, 8, 15, 22 ✟ 11:30 am • Main Church

Adoration

Tuesdays, Feb. 20, 27, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Gospel Vespers

Sunday, February 25 ✟ 6:30 pm • The Old Madeleine Church

The Madeleine Parish Choir & St. Andrew’s Gospel Choir; traditional Catholic Evening Prayer with Gospel music.

Communal Penance Service

Thursday, February 29 ✟ 6:30 pm • Main Church

In preparation for Lent and Easter. Several priests will be on hand to hear your confession.

Horticulturist Annalise Michaelson

Thursday, March 7 ✟ 6:30 pm • The Old Madeleine Church

“Consider the Lilies: Native Plants for Wildlife and Devotion.” Annalise will introduce the best low-maintenance native plants for Portland gardeners, explain their connections to local wildlife and indigenous peoples, and share some thoughts on their spiritual significance for contemplation during Lent.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

Saturday, March 9 ✟ 6:00 pm • Parish Hall

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus; an annual favorite with great food and an evening of authentic Irish dance.

An Evening of Celtic Song and Prayer

Thursday, March 14 ✟ 6:30 pm • The Old Madeleine Church

Join The Madeleine Parish Choir in an evening of beautiful prayer, story, and song in the Celtic tradition.

Passion (Palm) Sunday

Sat., March 23 ✟ 5:00 pm • Sunday, March 24 ✟ 8:00 am & 10:00 am

Please gather 15 minutes prior to start time in the Parish Hall and join the procession into the church.

The Madeleine

Lent & Easter