Lent 2026 at SFx

Lent is a season of returning to God in prayer, both individually and as a community. We invite you to join us for the following prayer opportunities as we walk this sacred season together.

Ash Wednesday Mass

Feb 18: SFX 7:30am and 6:00pm, STLF 12:00pm, STJ 7:00pm

Stations of the Cross

Fridays at 5:30pm: Feb 27, Mar 6, Mar 13, Mar 20, Mar 27

Lenten Reconciliation Service

Tuesday March 24th 6:00 - 7:30pm

Contemplative Prayer

2nd and 4th Sundays 9:00am - 10:00am: Feb 22, Mar 8, Mar 22

Eucharistic Adoration

1st Wednesdays 8:00am - 10:00am: Mar 4

Marian Rosary

Wednesdays at 8:00am in Cross Garden

Wednesdays at 6:00pm on Zoom

Fridays at 6:00pm on Zoom

Saturdays at 3:30pm on Zoom

Healing Rosary

1st Thursdays at 7:00pm on Zoom

Soup and spirituality

Date: Wednesdays Feb 25, Mar 4, Mar 11, Mar 18

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice 5401 Troost Ave

We will discuss Fr. Greg Boyle's Book Cherished Belonging.

Wednesdays

2/25 Chapters 1&2

3/4 Chapters 3&4

3/11 Chapters 5&6

3/18 Chapters 7-9

Books will be available for purchase after the Masses Feb 7/8 and Feb 14/15 for $20. Click here to sign up to bring soup or bread, help set up, or clean up.

In support of the environment, we encourage you to bring your own bowl, silverware, & cup.

first reconciliation / first communion

Please register with Suzy Meinzenbach, our religious education coordinator, if your child is planning on participating this year.

Contact

Suzy Meinzenbach

what's going on with confirmation

Important Information

In November 2023, Bishop Johnston announced “The Way: Youth to Young Adult Initiative. “This new policy sets the time for ordinary reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation to be 6th Grade. Father Don Farnan and our parish leadership will be exploring ways to work with St. James and St. Therese Little Flower, and Visitation to implement this new policy. Contact Michael Sanem at msanem@sfx-kc.org. 

Contact: Michael Sanem at msanem@sfx-kc.org

sfx Food pantry christmas baskets

Make a neighbor's holiday special

Each year the SFX Food Pantry provides families in need with a wonderful Christmas meal. Each family will receive a turkey, a bag of baking goods, fresh produce (onions and potatoes), Christmas cookies baked by our parishioners, and more!

These baskets not only provide a holiday meal but also help families while many food pantries close before the New Year.

How You Can Participate:
We need volunteers to:

• Donate Frozen Turkeys
• Donate homemade Christmas cookies
• Help with food bagging and cookie plating

Important Dates for Winter 2026

• Wednesday December 9, 2026
  Last day to donate food at the parish office
  
  
• Friday December 11, 2026 at 6:00pm
  Christmas Basket Prep
  
  
• Saturday December 12, 2026 at 9:00am
  Christmas Basket Bagging
  
  
• Sunday December 13, 2026
  Last day to donate cookies in the Narthex
  
  
• Sunday December 13, 2026 at 11:30am
  Cookie Plating after 10:30 AM Mass
  
  
• Tuesday December 15, 2026
  Christmas Basket distribution day!
  
  

Thank you for helping us share the joy of Christmas with families in our community! For questions, please contact Aiden Bondurant at abondurant@sfx-kc.org.