Lent begins on February 14, 2024 with Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024.

What do we do during Lent?

Lent is a penitential time in which Catholics focus on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. St. Pius X has lots of events and opportunities to strengthen your faith this season. To keep up to date, follow us on Facebook and make sure that you are receiving our weekly emails. If you are not receiving our emails, please call the parish office 616.532.9344

Calendars of Events

SPX Lenten Calendar

Crossroads Schedule

Diocese of Grand Rapids

Events in DOGR

Prayer

Stations of the Cross | Fridays at 7:00pm. On Good Friday, Stations will begin at noon.

Sacrament of Reconciliation | Thurs 4-5pm (Feb 15, 22, 29; Mar 7, 14, 21) & Sat 4-4:45pm

Lenten Penance Service ~ February 27 | We will begin with Adoration and an Examination of Conscience followed by an opportunity for individual reconciliation.

Pray for Our Candidates and Catechumens!

Hallow | Download the #1 Catholic app for prayer and meditation. Hallow+ is available to our parishioners for free through Easter. CLICK HERE to create an account.

Fasting

Guidelines from the USCCB about fasting and abstaining from meat during Lent.

Almsgiving

CRS Rice Bowl | Rice Bowls & Envelopes are available in the Gathering Area.

CSA (Catholic Services Appeal)

St. Pius X | Because we are a Stewardship parish, we are able to provide free and low cost programming for our parishioners.

Liturgy Schedule

Ash Wednesday

We will have Ash Wednesday Masses on February 14 at 9:00am, Noon, and 7:00pm. In preparation, please bring your old palms to the Gathering Area starting mid-January. Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting.

Holy Week

Holy Thursday ~ March 28

  • Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00pm

Good Friday ~ March 29

  • Stations of the Cross 12:00pm
  • Passion of the Lord with veneration of the cross 1:30pm

Holy Saturday ~ March 30

  • Blessing of Baskets and Food – 10:30-11:00am
  • Holy Vigil for Easter – 9:00pm

Easter Sunday ~ March 31

  • Masses at 8:30am & 10:30am