Below are the 2026 St. Brigid of Kildare Parish Lenten activities.
For a printable one page overview of these activities, click here.
Ash Wednesday Mass Times
February 18, 2026
6:30 AM – Ash Service
9:00 AM – Mass
12 Noon – Mass
7:00 PM – Mass
Ash Wednesday Food Drive
The Social Action Committee will be collecting non-perishable items on Ash Wednesday (February 18) and the following weekend (February 21-22). Donations can be dropped off at Hendricks Hall around all Masses on those days or placed in the Collection closet in Hendricks Hall throughout the week.
Bishop Griffin Resource Center will again be the recipient of the collection. This food pantry continues to serve over 800 families weekly. While all items are appreciated, the following are of greater need:
canned tomatoes
cereal (various)
laundry detergent (pods or liquid)
cooking oil (no larger than 33.8 ounces)
The need in the community remains high and your donations help families and the elderly. Thanks for your continued support.
For additional information or to help with this food drive, please contact Joane at 949-422-8824 or jeless@sbcglobal.net.
Rosary, Vespers & Penance Service
Parish Rosary
Sundays, February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 8:30 AM in the Church
Saturday Evening Prayer
Saturdays, February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 4:30 PM in the Church
Penance Service
Sunday, March 29
Beginning with Vespers in the Church. Visiting Diocesan priests will serve as confessors.
Individual Confessions
Saturdays, 9:30 AM in the Church
Easter Egg Hunt
The St. Brigid’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 at 1:00pm on Brigid’s Green (located at 7210 Avery Road, directly across the street from the church on Avery Road).
Please note: the event will start promptly at 1:00pm, plan to arrive a little early to park and make your way to the field.
All children ages 8 years and younger are invited. The children will be grouped in 3 age groups; ages 3 & under, ages 4-6, and ages 7-8. Each age group will have its own egg hunt area, and one grand prize will be provided for each age group.
Advanced registration or signup is not required. In the event of inclement weather, please check our website www.stbrigidkofc.org for a message as to whether or not the event will be held.
Soup Suppers & Stations of the Cross
We will gather in Hendricks Hall to share a simple meal of soup and bread at 6 PM. All are invited to attend. RSVP is not required – just come as you are and enjoy a variety of soups prepared for you by the Host Committee Members. Please bring bread to share. Dinner will end in time for everyone who wishes to attend Stations of the Cross at 7 PM.
Tuesdays, February 24, March 3, 10, 17 and 24
Collection Drives
Operation Rice Bowl: Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowls promote human dignity and foster solidarity with the poor around the world. Return Rice Bowl donations to the containers in the Gathering Area of the Church on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday.
Click here to learn more or donate to the CRS Rice Bowl.
Ash Wednesday Food Drive: The Social Action Committee will again be collecting non-perishable food and personal items on Ash Wednesday (Feb 1) and the following weekend of Fev 21-22. Donations can be dropped off at Hendricks Hall around the Masses on those days for Bishop Griffin Resource Center. See above for details.
Religious Education
Lenten Family Event – “One Step Forward”
February 24 at 4:30 pm and 6 pm in Hendricks Hall
Adult Faith Formation Opportunities
No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion.
Walk step-by-step with Christ from the Garden of Gethsemane to Calvary. Filmed in the Holy Land with Dr. Edward Sri, this five-part study reveals God’s unfathomable love for us.
This study will be offered Wednesdays Feb 11-Mar 11 — 7-8:30 pm or Thursdays Feb 12-Mar 12 — 10:30-Noon in the Berry Room of Hendricks Hall. Contact Kim VanHuffel with questions at kvanhuffel@stbrigidofkildare.org. To register visit www.stbrigidofkildare.org/signups
Sisters in Christ — Join us for our Lenten Study on the Mass with Bishop Barron
Walk through the Liturgy with Bishop Robert Barron and be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter with Christ our Lord.
This study will be offered Wednesdays, Feb 4-Mar 11 — 1:15-2:45 pm in the Deacon Room of the Church.
Contact Cheryl Hohlefelder with questions at hohleinone@gmail.com. No need to register.
Mom to Mom – Real Moms of Real Saints
Join us this Lent as we study Real Moms of Real Saints by Colleen Pressprich. Draw close to the moms of the saints and learn from their virtues, struggles, failures, and joys in this deeply personal exploration of motherhood. Presssprich will bring you face -to-face and heart-to-heart with new friends and intercessors for your vocation motherhood adventure, don’t miss this real, raw and relatable adventure of Real Moms of Real Saints.
Meetings: Wednesday at 9:45 am in the Church Basement
Take this opportunity to spend time in prayer and fellowship with new friends while your children enjoy playtime in the nursery.
Childcare sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AA5A82DA7F9C52-61473889-2026#/
Taize Prayer
Thursday, February 26, 7 PM
Spend a quiet hour together as a family with prayer, reflection and music.
Easter Triduum Mass Times
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Thursday, April 2, 7:30 PM
Adoration in the Chapel following Mass
concluding with Night Prayer at 9:30 PM
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Friday, April 3, 3:00 PM in the Church
Tenebrae
Friday, April 3, 7:30 PM in the Church
Blessing of Easter Food
Saturday, April 4, 12:00 PM in the Chapel
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4, 1:00 PM at Brigid’s Green
Easter Vigil Mass & Reception
Saturday, April 4, 8:00 PM
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 5, 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM