Lent & Holy Week 2026 at Holy Family Parish

Join us this Lenten season for prayer, penance, and reflection as we journey with Christ toward Easter. Below is our complete schedule of events and devotions at Holy Family Parish.

"I urge you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship.


Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect."


- Romans 12:1–2


This sacred season invites us to offer ourselves fully to God, to reflect deeply, and to allow His grace to transform our hearts and minds. Lent is a time to step away from the busyness of life, to pray, to serve, and to prepare for the celebration of Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection.


Here you will find our Lenten and Holy Week schedule, guiding you through moments of worship, reflection, and community. Each gathering and observance is an opportunity to grow in faith, deepen your relationship with God, and live more fully as a disciple of Christ.



We invite you to journey with us, opening your heart to the transforming love of God during this holy season.

Lent Schedule

Penance

Diocesan Evening of Confession

  • Date & Time: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 5:00–8:00 PM
  • Location: Holy Family Parish
  • Note: Part of the Diocese of Cleveland diocesan-wide event


Communal Penance Service

  • Date & Time: Sunday, March 15, 2:00 PM
  • Location: Holy Family Parish


Weekly Penance Opportunities

  • Wednesdays: 5:30 PM
  • Saturdays: 3:00–4:00 PM or by appointment


Prayer & Devotion

Stations of the Cross

  • Fridays at 7:00 PM: Feb 20, 27; Mar 6, 13, 20, 27
  • Description: 14-step devotion reflecting on Jesus’ passion and death, led by our priests and parish ministries along the church walls.


40 Hours of Eucharistic Devotion

  • Dates: March 14–15, 2026
  • Opening Liturgy: Saturday, March 14, 8:00 AM
  • Closing Vespers: Sunday, March 15, 4:00 PM


Holy Week Schedule

 Palm Sunday Masses

  • Vigil Mass: Saturday, March 28, 5:00 PM
  • Sunday Masses: March 29 – 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM
  • Note: Masses begin with a Solemn Entrance. Assemble in the bell tower entryway if able.

Holy Thursday – April 2

  • No 8:00 AM Mass
  • Mass of the Lord's Supper: 7:00 PM
  • Adoration: After Mass in Lower Church Hall until 11:50 PM, concluding with Night Prayer

Good Friday – April 3

  • No 8:00 AM Mass
  • Celebration of the Passion: 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Holy Saturday – April 4

  • Blessing of Easter Food: 9:00 AM
  • No 3:00 PM Confessions or 5:00 PM Mass
  • Easter Vigil: 9:00 PM

Easter Sunday – April 5

  • Masses: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM


Knights of Columbus Fish Fry

Stow | Hudson | Peninsula

Fridays, February 20th – March 27th
4:30–7:00 PM


Holy Family Parish
Lower Church Hall
3179 Kent Rd, Stow, OH 44224


We’re excited to welcome back the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry!

Join our parish community this Lent for good food, fellowship, and a shared tradition.


Dine In | 4:30–7:00 PM
Order in the Lower Church Hall or online at kofcstowfishfry.com

Take Out | 4:30–7:00 PM
*While supplies last