Ash Wednesday is February 18 and begins the Lenten season. Please see below for the Lenten schedule of events at Divine Mercy Parish
Ash Wednesday:
February 18, 2026
9:15am Mass in Payne
12pm Mass in Paulding
7pm Mass in Payne
Stations of the Cross
Beginning Friday, February 20
Mondays at 12pm in Paulding
Fridays at 2:30pm in Payne (except March 20)
Deanery Holy Hour hosted at Divine Mercy, Paulding
Sunday, March 15 from 2 – 4 pm at the Paulding Church
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Paulding Day of Grace: Wednesday, March 18
Payne Day of Grace: Wednesday, March 25
Both days of grace follow the same schedule:
- Mass at 8 am
- 8:30am – 6pm Adoration
- Confessions from 8:30 – 10 am, 12 – 2 pm, and 5 – 8 pm
Holy Week Schedule
Thursday, April 2: Holy Thursday Mass at 7 pm in Paulding
Friday, April 3: Good Friday Service at 1 pm in Payne
Saturday, April 4: Easter Vigil at 8:30 pm in Paulding
Sunday, April 5: Easter Mass at 8:30 am in Payne and 10:30 am in Paulding
