Lent 2026
Parish Lenten Groups for 2026
The Parish is offering two Lenten groups this year: evening and daytime.
The evening group will meet each Monday at 7.30 pm, commencing on February 16th.
The daytime group will meet each Tuesday at 10.45 am (following the 10.00 am Mass at St Mary's Basilica), commencing February 17th.
The groups will be using the Lenten book Our Hearts on Mission. (See image above.) The book is available from the parish office for $8.00.
Please register as soon as possible by emailing kevin@stmarysgeelong.com.au or phoning the Parish Office on (03) 5222 1977, noting your preferred group. The groups will meet in the Pioneer Room (Parish Office upper level), 150 Yarra Street, Geelong.
Also Available: Compassio Lenten Book
Available from the Parish Piety Stall and Parish Office. Only $8.00 per copy.
This Lent, enter into the heart of compassio—to “suffer with”—a grace-filled invitation to stand with Christ and with one another. Let this beautifully designed, 76-page, full-colour companion guide you through daily reflections, Sunday Gospel readings and reflections, spiritual direction, prayers, and group discussion questions, all crafted to deepen your encounter with God’s mercy.
The daily reflections have been prayerfully written by 20 clergy, religious, and lay contributors from across Australia and beyond. Compassio offers rich insights that invite, challenge, and console—ideal for both individual prayer and group study. Whether journeying alone or in community, Compassio provides the tools to rediscover hope, solidarity, and the healing love of Christ.
Let this beautiful program lead you into the compassionate heart of Jesus. Compassio is more than a book—it’s a shared pilgrimage into God’s mercy.
