Join us this Lent for our many opportunities to join in pray, reflection, and community!
14 de Marzo
Retiro de Cuaresma “Camino al Calvario”
Fridays of Lent
Stations of the Cross
after the 8AM School Mass
Stations of the Cross 6PM
Meatless Meal 6:30PM
Viacrucis 7:15PM
Los Viernes
de Cuaresma
Sundays during Lent
Adult Formation Class Lenten Series
See below for more information about our events.
Holy Week events to be added soon!
FRIDAYS OF LENT
LOS VIERNES DE QUARESMA
Join us every Friday of Lent for Stations of the Cross and our Meatless Meal.
Acompáñenos todos los viernes de Cuaresma para el Vía Crucis y nuestra Comida Sin Carne.
Parishioners are encouraged to bring their favorite Meatless Dish to share at our Meatless Meal.
Se anima a los parroquianos a traer su plato cuaresmal favorito para compartir en nuestra Comida Sin Carne.
- 5:45PM – Start of Food Drop-off in the Auditorium / Inicio para dejar la comida en el auditorio
- 6:00PM – Stations of the Cross (English)
- 6:30PM – Meatless Meal / Comida Sin Carne
- 7:15PM – Viacrucis (Spanish)
March 6th – First Friday Devotion
Devoción del Primer Viernes – 6 de marzo
- 4:30PM – Divine Mercy Chaplet
- 5:00PM – First Friday Mass
- 6:00PM – Stations of the Cross (English)
- 6:30PM – Meatless Meal / Comida Sin Carne
- 7:15PM – Viacrucis (Spanish)
- 7:45PM – Noche de Evangelización Cuaresmal
“They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers.” – Acts 2:42
Todos se reunían asiduamente para escuchar la enseñanza de los Apóstoles y participar en la vida común, en la fracción del pan y en las oraciones. – Actos 2:42
The St. Patrick Adult Formation Class presents…
LENTEN SERIES 2026
Join us each Sunday of Lent as we explore…
“People of the Wilderness: A Lenten Journey Through Exodus”
Presented by John Kidd
St Patrick Parishioner and Adult Formation Class Speaker
Two opportunities to participate each Sunday!
Session 1
After 8AM Mass & Before 10AM Mass
Session 2
After 10AM Mass & Before Noon Mass
The sessions will be in either the AUDITORIUM or the STUDENT SERVICES CENTER
| Sunday of Lent | Title | Focus | Session 1 Location | Session 2 Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 22nd | Delivered from Egypt | First Conversion & Baptism as the Red Sea | Auditorium | Auditorium |
| March 1st | Wandering in the Wilderness | Second Conversion & The Interior Battle | Student Services Center | Auditorium |
| March 8th | Mana for the Journey | Eucharist as Wilderness Food | Auditorium | Student Services Center |
| March 15th | The Golden Calf | Temptation, Sin & Reconciliation | Student Services Center | Student Services Center |
| March 22nd | Eyes on the Promise Land | Glorification & Hope | Auditorium | Auditorium |
Thank you for participating in our Lent 2026 events!
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
St. Patrick Council of Catholic Women invites all women to the annual…
Lenten Morning of Reflection
The St. Patrick CCW formerly St. Patrick Altar Society was created to support the goals of our pastor and the needs of our parish. Membership starts with joining a small group called a “circle.” Each circle generally meets monthly for fun and fellowship. The circles take turns serving the church in many functions:
- Decorating the church at Christmas and Easter
- Funeral Receptions
- Altar Vestment Laundering
- Altar Cleaning
In addition to the above service activities, the CCW hosts events open to all women of the parish including the Lenten Morning of Reflection held on the Saturday before Lent and Bingo nights open for fellowship to all women of the parish. Contact Patty St. Jacques at 214-734-0750 or pst.jacques@yahoo.com for more information.
Ash Wednesday – February 18th, 2026
Mass Schedule
- 6:30AM
- 8:00AM (with the St Patrick School)
- 12:00PM
- Liturgy of the Word withs Ashes at 3:00PM
- 5:00PM
- 7:00PM (Spanish)
St. Patrick Lenten Mission
Gathered Around the Table: Becoming What We Receive
February 23, 24 & 25
7PM in the Church
The table is one of the most important places where we connect as humans. In Scripture, the table is so significant that it is mentioned over 100 times and plays a key role in the story of Jesus. In fact, the very spiritual center of our lives revolves around a table: the table of communion; the table of sacrifice.
The Eucharist points us away from ourselves, feeding and transforming us to a new way of living. When we gather in the solidarity of Communion, we are united as one in the body and blood of Christ so we can share more fully in God’s life. In other words, the Eucharist renews us.
This renewal begins at the altar, but it definitely doesn’t end there. We are called to carry the Eucharist, the very presence of Jesus, out into our communities and weave it into the fabric of our everyday lives.
Come join us for three spiritually uplifting evenings filled with Scripture, stories, humor, prayer, and song that will help deepen your relationship with the Lord, reinvigorate the gift of the Eucharist, and inspire action to bring Jesus to everyone we encounter.
Monday, February 23
Setting the Table:
Forming an Intimate Relationship with Jesus
As Catholics, we are pretty good at knowing about Jesus; after all, we’ve heard all the stories. But we are called to go beyond knowing about Jesus. In this session, we’ll explore the best ways to get better acquainted with Jesus so that we can experience an intimate and personal relationship with our Creator.
Tuesday, February 24
Bring It All to the Table:
Living in an Altar’d State
The altar represents Christ, the cornerstone and foundation of the church. It is on the altar of Christ that we place ourselves – our trials, worries, burdens, and joys – giving us over to the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. In this session, we will reveal the true meaning of offering ourselves on the Altar of Sacrifice.
Wednesday, February 25
A Welcoming Table:
Becoming the Body of Christ to Others
We are nourished and strengthened at the Lord’s table for our daily journey. However, we cannot receive Jesus in the Eucharist and remain the same. In this session, we will discover how we, the Body of Christ, are transformed into a sacrifice of love so we can bring Jesus out to the world.
Deacon Allen Tatara is a dynamic and passionate Catholic motivational speaker, preacher, storyteller, musician, and evangelist. He ministers across the country giving presentations at conferences, parish missions, retreats, workshops, diocesan and parish events, or to anyone who desires to grow and deepen their relationship with Jesus. Through his unique blend of heartfelt storytelling, humor, music, and deep-rooted spirituality, Deacon Allen’s presentations captivate and inspire audiences of all ages. His engaging and relatable approach creates a memorable experience that leaves a lasting impact on those who hear his message. With an unwavering commitment to his faith and a genuine passion for helping others, Deacon Allen continues to enrich the lives of countless individuals by helping them recognize God’s presence in the messy, everyday challenges of life.
Deacon Allen is also a published blogger and author. His blog, On the Inside; On the Outside, is a collection of writings about how work and the circumstances of everyday life are opportunities for growing closer to God and serving others. His writings have also been published in Give Us This Day, one of the most popular Catholic devotionals on the market.
A gifted musician and skilled songwriter, he has written more than 160 songs, with some being recorded by a Nashville recording artist. Deacon Allen has also opened for and performed with several Catholic musicians. For more than 24 years, he was the lead guitarist and a vocalist in The Gold Coast Orchestra, one of Chicago’s most energetic dance bands.
Deacon Allen is a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Ordained in 2009, he serves at St. Anne’s Parish in Barrington, Illinois. He has been involved with teens and young adults for more than 30 years, and was blessed to work alongside his wife, Stephanie, as Youth Ministry Coordinators at St. Hubert Church. He is the proud father of three young adult sons and has been blessed with three grandsons (thus far).