Lent 2026
All are welcome to join us for our Lenten community events!
View the full list of events below, or download the calendar format here.
Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday
4:00pm March 28th, Main Church
10:00am, March 29th, Main Church
Holy Thursday
April 2nd
7:00pm Mass, Main Church
8:00pm to 10:00pm, Adoration in the Little Brick Church
Good Friday
April 3rd
1:00pm, Main Church
Holy Saturday
April 4th
2:00pm Food Blessing, Main Church
8:00pm: Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday
April 5th
8:00am, Main Church
10:00am, Main Church
One Time Events
All are welcome to join!
List of Services
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Feb. 18th 4:30pm-6:00pm Soup & Sandwich Meal
As we begin Lent, a season of prayer and fasting, join others in a simple supper of grilled cheese
sandwiches and tomato soup. All are welcome – there is no charge, we hope you will join us!
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March 9th-10th, Parish Mission, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Dynamic speaker Dr. Dan Scholz is back! This Lent he will guide us in looking at the scriptures of
Lent and draw the connection between the Old Testament prophets, Jesus and us!
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March 14th, Men's Retreat, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Peace in the world we live in as well as within our journey to the Cross and Easter.
Men ages 16+ are invited to join Deacon Steve Kramer for an afternoon Lenten retreat. We will meet in the Saints Rooms 1:30pm-3:30pm, followed by 4:00pm Mass. This retreat is free; light refreshments will be served. Email Jim at JKant52@gmail.com to register. Registration is helpful, but not required--walk-ins welcome!
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March 24th, Confessions at St. Matthew, 6:30pm-8:00pm, main church
Fr. Johny will be hearing Confessions in the main church by the Tabernacle, from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
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12 Hours of Reconciliation, March 25th
Area priests will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 11 Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Additional information will be coming soon.
Lenten Almsgiving
List of Services
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Habitat for HumanityList Item 1
This Lent we are highlighting our parish’s April reaching out organization, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity. Checks can be written to St. Matthew Parish, memo line: Lent
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Plarn MatsList Item 2
Our plarn ministry continues! Those who are interested in cutting, looping, or crocheting to create mats at home, please contact Janice at the parish office for more details, 414-762-4200 ext. 120.
Weekly Offerings
List of Services
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Stations of the Cross: Wednesdays 10:30am, Little Brick ChurchList Item 1
Join us in the Little Brick Church for this time of prayer.
On Wednesdays, we also pray the rosary beginning at 10:00am--you are welcome to join for one or the other, or both!
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Adult Bible Study: Wednesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Gathering SpaceList Item 2
Grab a friend and join our Lenten group experience of the Gospel surrounded by food, presentation, conversation and prayer.
Contact Kathi at kathiandreoni@gmail.com to register. “Walk-ins” are welcome!
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Eucharistic Adoration, Thursdays, 8:15am-7:00pm
Join us in the Little Brick Church as you are able. Benediction will take place at 6:45pm. Prayer guides are also available.
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Friday Stations of the Cross, 7:00pm, Main Church
Join us at 7:00pm in the main church to pray the stations of the cross.
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Youth Lent Group, Sundays, 11:00am-12:00pm
Join us this Lent as we slow down and take things one day at a time. We’ll have time for reflection, getting to know one another, and snacks.
Meeting dates: February 22nd, March 1st, March 8th, March 15th, March 22nd.
Contact Karin Felske, kfelske@stmattoc.org, 414-762-4200 ext. 114 with questions.
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Opportunities for Reconciliation
Fr. Johny will be available during the following times:
March 24th, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Thursdays, during Adoration: 11:30am-12:30pm
Saturdays: 3:00pm-3:45pm, main church