The liturgical celebration of God’s forgiveness of the sins of the penitent, who is thus reconciled with God and with the Church. The acts of the penitent–contrition, the confession of sins, and satisfaction or reparation–together with the prayer of absolution by the priest, constitute the essential elements of the Sacrament of Penance. Saturday 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. or by appointment Advent and Lenten Penance services: Check bulletin or calendar.Lenten Penance Service 2023: at St. Rose Church on Eastern Ave. on March 28 at 7:00 p.m.