A Lenten Series on the “Our Father” 

Presented by Fr. Satish Joseph, Ph.D.

The “Our Father” is more than just a prayer that Jesus taught his disciples. The prayer is also an insight into the thought, life, prayer, theology and spirituality of Jesus. Through reflections, group discussions, communal dinners, and prayers, this six-week series will lead us not only to a deeper understanding of the Lord’s prayer but also give us deeper insights into the heart of Jesus. This has implications for Christian discipleship today. 

Days: Fridays of Lent (February 20, 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27) Dinner included

Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Location: Immaculate Conception Church Basement

Participants: All are welcome. $10 Registration required. Only 120 seats available. 

Thursdays: St. Anthony at 6:30 pm (English)

Los viernes: Inmaculada Concepción y Santa María a las 7:00 pm (Español)

Family Stations of the Cross (English)

Monday February 23, 2026: St. Helen at 6:30 pm

Thursday February 26, 2026: Holy Angels at 6:00 pm. Followed by pizza supper in the Holy Angels School cafeteria. RSVP for the pizza by February 24 at www.tinyurl.com/HAStations2026

Men's Lenten Retreat (English)

Saturday, March 7 at 8:00 am–1:00 pm at St. Anthony Rectory and Church

RSVP by March 5th to Nate Brinkman at brinkmannate@gmail.com.

Calling all men of the Bread of Life Family of Parishes! This Lent, step away and refocus. Through brotherhood, shared meals, honest conversation, and prayerful discernment, we’ll prepare our hearts for Easter and strengthen our walk as Catholic men.

Bring a friend—faith is stronger when lived together.

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Women's Lenten Retreat (English)

Saturday, March 14 at 8:30 am–12:00 pm at St. Anthony Rectory and Church

Register at https://bit.ly/ReturntoHim

Speaker: Sr. Mary Dominic OP, Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist

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Registration and refreshments in the rectory at 8:30 am. Talks begin at 9:00 am in the church followed by Eucharistic Exposition and Confession.

Questions? Email Terri Eifert at tdieckhoff@charter.net.

Retiro de Cuaresma (Español)

El sábado, 28 de febrero

9:00 am a 3:00 pm

Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción

Registrar: https://bit.ly/cuaresma2026

All are invited to join us for “Angels in the Bible”, a Little Rock Scripture Study, for 6 weeks.

Our study will be offered 2 different times:

• Holy Angels, Tuesday, 7:00 pm, beginning February 24

• St. Anthony, Thursday, 9:30 am, beginning February 26

There is a short video each session and then discussion. Cost of book $12. (Scholarship available)

Register by February 16 at franphillips9150@gmail.com or call St. Anthony office at 937.253.9132.

Communal Penance Service (English)

Tuesday, March 24: St. Anthony at 6:30 pm

Lent is an opportunity to hear God’s call for true conversion and love of our neighbor.

Archbishop Casey’s February 1, 2026 letter acknowledges the increasingly divisive and unsettling times facing our country and world, especially for those on the margins—particularly migrants, immigrants, and refugees who find themselves challenged and facing an uncertain future. He urges us to reflect on who we are as people of faith and to serve as a counterpoint to the world’s division.

Many of our migrant, immigrant, and refugee brothers and sisters live with fear and uncertainty about separation, employment, healthcare, and meeting basic needs. Rooted in the Gospel call to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, welcome the stranger, clothe the naked, care for the sick, and visit the imprisoned (cf. Mt. 25:35-36), the 2026 Lenten Almsgiving project will provide emergency assistance to migrant, immigrant, and refugee families struggling to afford essentials such as groceries, utilities, and housing. Funds will be distributed after careful assessment, with each family eligible for assistance once within a twelve-month period to help as many people as possible.

You may contribute to the Almsgiving Project in multiple ways:

• by check, (made out to the parish) mailed to the parish offices, or placed in the collection basket either in an almsgiving envelope or with “almsgiving” written on the memo line.

• by cash, in the collection basket inside an almsgiving envelope or another envelope with “almsgiving” clearly labeled on it

• online through ParishSoft Giving and select "Lenten Almsgiving" from the drop-down menu

May we be inspired this Lenten season to walk alongside our sisters and brothers in their time of distress. Thank you in advance for your generous response to the needs of these parish and school families.