Lent 2026

Ash Wednesday 18 February 2026

LENT begins: A day of fasting and abstinence.  The Blessing and distribution of ashes at both Masses on Ash Wednesday: 12noon and 6.30pm

Lent always points to Easter. PRAYER, FASTING and ALMSGIVING  are central to Lent. Here are some of the things we will be doing in the parish during Lent:

Bible Lenten course on Mondays Authored and presented by Dr Edward Sri, No Greater Love, 5 sessions to this course which will be shown at the Becket Centre. Commencing Monday 23rd February 12noon. Bring a packed lunch, tea and coffee provided.

Lenten Lunches on Fridays following the 12noon Mass.  Donations will go to CAFOD.  This initiative proved very popular last year and we also welcomed members of other churches in Deal.

Stations of the Cross on Tuesdays at 11am (Sacred Heart Chapel) and Fridays at 6pm (St Thomas).  The Stations are an excellent devotional prayer to help us in our appreciation of the season of Lent as a preparation for Easter.

CAFOD’S Big Lent Walk: walk anytime, anywhere, for 40 days and raise funds for life-saving water.  For more information, see the poster in the porch or go to: The Big Lent Walk 2026