USF Lenten Resources
As we enter the season of Lent, we are invited into a time of deep reflection, sacrifice, and renewal. Lent is a journey, a climb toward a deeper relationship with God, rooted in love, forgiveness, and transformation. It is a season of letting go, making space in our hearts for grace, and remembering the ultimate sacrifice of Christ. Through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, we are called to turn away from distractions and refocus on what truly matters.
During this Lenten season, UM invites you to grow in your faith and spirituality with the following opportunities:
ASH WEDNESDAY
If you wish, stop by University Ministry on March 5 to receive ashes on your forehead for Ash Wednesday. Donal Godfrey, S.J., will be offering ashes from 10–11:45 a.m., and other UM staff will be available throughout the day to offer ashes as well.
Ash Wednesday Service Schedule at St. Ignatius Parish:
- 6:30 AM Mass + Imposition of Ashes
- 8:00 AM Mass + Imposition of Ashes
- 12:05 PM Mass + Imposition of Ashes
- 5:30 PM Mass + Imposition of Ashes
- 7:00 PM USF Student Mass + Imposition of Ashes*
*Lenten reflection books will be distributed at the end of mass. Subject to availability.
ADDITIONAL LENTEN OFFERINGS
Lenten USF Mass Schedule:
- 12:05 PM Mass (Daily) Lector Sign-Up
- 7:00 PM USF Student Mass (Sundays)
Catholic Student Fellowship
Join us every Wednesday from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at University Ministry’s Romero Room.
Faculty/Staff Catholic Community
Our new faculty/staff Catholic Community group invites any interested faculty and/or staff member to join us for a Lenten reflection and lunch on April 15, 2025. Join us for daily mass at 12:05 pm followed by a praying of the stations of the cross and lunch at the faculty/staff lounge. Bring or buy your own lunch. For questions, please contact Caitlyn Rei ccrei@usfca.edu.
Additional Lenten Offerings will be posted on Instagram. Follow us @usf_um.