St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Lenten Offerings

Lent is about preparing our hearts and lives, humbling ourselves, and remembering Jesus’ life through His ministry, His death, and finally His incredible resurrection. As Catholic Christians, we are called to examine our own lives and continually grow in our discipleship.

Click here for additional resources for Lenten Catholic spiritual practices

Online Lenten Prayer Service

Our traditional Lenten in-person Communion Service will be offered as an Online Lenten Prayer service led by Seton’s own Deacon Jeff Copson & Deacon Dick Winkowski. Daily readings, Gospel Reflections, meditations, music and blessings will be celebrated and shared as a great way to add prayer to Lent!

A new Prayer Service will be released each Wednesday during Lent.
Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-703552.

Week 2, March 3, 2021 - led by Deacon Dick Winkowski

Week 1, February 24, 2021 - led by Deacon Jeff Copson

Lenten Day of Reconciliation

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 - Private Confessions Only

Location: St. John Vianney - Brookfield, 1755 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 
8:00 am to Noon

Location: St. Dominic Catholic Parish, 18255 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield, WI 
Noon to 6:00 pm

At Home for Lent & Holy Week

Our At Home for Lent & Holy Week bag contains items to help guide you on your Lenten journey as you deepen your relationship with Jesus. From Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday, you’ll find resources that just might help you create your best Lent yet.

Follow the list below and use items from your home to create a Lenten bag. Refer to the explanation cards for each item to understand their use and purpose. (Click on the individual pictures for a link to purchase items to create your At Home bag.)

Create your own At Home for Lent & Holy Week bag:

Envelope of Ashes

• Receive ashes, make a plan for sacrifice, almsgiving and prayer as we begin the 40 days to Holy Week.
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Little Black Book

• A Seton favorite, The Little Black Book offers six-minute meditations on the Sunday Gospel of Lent.
• Click here for the info card.

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Rice Bowl

• Jesus told us that whatever we did for one of these least brothers of His we did for Him. Reflect on the challenge of global hunger—it’s a reality for millions of our sisters and brothers. Collect your donations in a CRS rice bowl, and turn in your gifts at the end of Lent. Even $1 a day makes a difference!
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Your Lenten Nail

• On Good Friday we reflect: "God so loved the world that He sent His only Son to die for me."
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Vigil Candle

• On Holy Saturday we light our vigil candles as Fr. Joe asks God to inflame us with new hope.
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Holy Water

• On Holy Saturday we renew our baptismal promises and pray for everyone being welcomed into the faith.
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Easter Bell

• At Easter we bring back the "Alleluia" and ring our bells every time we hear the word.
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• Have your Hershey's Hug ready for Fr. Joe's Easter homily.

Bonus: The History of Pretzels

• Enjoy a simple Lenten treat with your loved ones.
• Click here to read the History of Pretzels.

Additional Resources

• What Should I Give Up for Lent?
• Daily Readings throughout Lent & Holy Week
• Palm Sunday Drive-thru Palm Distribution
• Daily Reflections for Lent