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Lent at Atonement

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Welcome to Lent at the Church of the Atonement. The season of Lent is a time of prayer, self-examination, repentance, and reconnection with the God who loves us. It is a rich time in the Church, when our liturgies and gatherings for prayer and study invite us ever deeper into a life that is shaped, blessed, and transformed by the person of Jesus Christ. We at Atonement don’t just welcome you to join us for Lent—we encourage you to. We know that this holy season is good for us, and it is made richer by your prayers and presence. Lent is here. Here are some ways that you can walk with us.

 

Worshiping God

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Spoken Mass (Mon./Tue./Wed./Fri., 7:30 a.m.; Thu., 12 noon; Wed., 6:30 p.m.) A simple, spoken service of Holy Communion with time for the offering of prayers and reflection on the Gospel.

 

Healing Mass (Sat., 10 a.m.) A service of Holy Communion with prayers for the sick, the dying, and caregivers, as well as laying on of hands and anointing with holy oil for healing.

 

Sunday Masses (Spoken Mass at 8 a.m., Sung Mass at 9 a.m., Solemn High Mass at 11 a.m.)

 

  • The Spoken Mass on Sundays is similar to the weekday Masses: a said, simple service with prayers, a homily, and Holy Communion.

  • The Sung Mass has hymns and a more informal liturgical style. While families are welcome at any Mass at Atonement, this Mass is particularly appropriate for families with children.

  • The Solemn High Mass is the most experiential of any of our liturgies. We use music, incense, and ceremonial action to help open us to the presence of God in our midst and particularly in the bread and the wine of Holy Communion. Each week includes hymns and other music sung by one of the Atonement Choirs.

 

The Stations of the Cross and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament (Fri., 7 p.m.). The Stations of the Cross is an ancient tradition whereby Christians retrace the final steps of Jesus’ walk through Jerusalem to the site of his Crucifixion. As we make this journey ourselves, we take time to reflect on Jesus’ faith and obedience and pray for the strength and courage to follow in his footsteps. Following this, we offer Benediction, where we spend time together in prayerful contemplation of the Blessed Sacrament, the bread that has been broken and given so that we may be healed and saved. 

 

Prior to the Stations, we will share in a simple soup supper in the Montgomery Hall, beginning at 6:15 p.m.

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Praying to God​

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The Holy Rosary (Sat., 9:30 a.m.) At Atonement, we regularly pray the Rosary, contemplating the great mysteries of God’s saving action in the world, the gift of God’s Son, and the faith of his mother Mary. Through the Rosary, we invite Mary to pray for us in times of sorrow or joy.

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Contemplative Prayer (Thu., 12:30 p.m.) Join with others following our Thursday noon Mass to spend a half-hour in quiet contemplation of God’s love for us. Be still and listen to what God might be speaking to you.

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Learning About God

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Faith Formation (Sun., 10:00 a.m.) Every Sunday we offer opportunities to learn and grow in your knowledge and love of the Lord. Children are invited to learn the stories of scripture and the Church’s language for our experiences of God. Parish Forums during Lent will focus on the practices of Lent and how these practices can transform your life.

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